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by oilman
Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Interesting Oil Facts #2
Replies: 7
Views: 395

Re: Interesting Oil Facts #2

Yes drain and refill with no problems

Cheers
Simon
by oilman
Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Interesting Oil Facts #2
Replies: 7
Views: 395

Re: Interesting Oil Facts #2

10w-40 semi is fine with regular changes, next up is a 5w-40 synthetic if you want to improve the quality/protection.

Cheers

Guy.
by oilman
Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Interesting Oil Facts #2
Replies: 7
Views: 395

Re: Interesting Oil Facts #2

A 5w-40 synthetic for that bit extra protection when you turn the key

Cheers
by oilman
Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Interesting Oil Facts #2
Replies: 7
Views: 395

Interesting Oil Facts #2

At which temperature does an oil flow better? There is no temperature where oil suddenly starts to flow better. A 10W/40 for example will flow between -25C and 100C or more, but there is some difference in the rate of flow! (True viscosity at -25C is about 7000 Centistoke(cSt) units, dropping to 14 ...
by oilman
Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
Topic: Oil advice and recommendations here!
Replies: 40
Views: 10571

Oil advice and recommendations here!

As the title says, put your oil questions here and we'll be happy to help. The Year, model, engine and style of driving (road/track) is important so give as much information as possible so that we can give you an accurate answer. If your car is standard then you will find some guidence and service p...