Which engine oil to use
Which engine oil to use
Which grade of engine oil should I use in my 1995 1.8i automatic? I'ts done 75k miles, and I mainly do short trips. The manual say's to use 10w/40, but it's been recommended that I use 10w/50! I'm not very mechanically minded, but was going to give the car a good 'home' service.
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Re: Which engine oil to use
Thank you. A mate of mine said about using 10w/50 oil; I'm not thick, but still learning about mechanics and cars
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Re: Which engine oil to use
10w 40w is fine unless you wanna pay top dollar for millers 10w 50w nanodrive.
70quid for 5litres
70quid for 5litres
....with a brew and my favourite biscuits.
Re: Which engine oil to use
Sod that! I don't believe in wasting money, no matter how much I love my Cav! It's only a 1800cc 8v (one of the most reliable engines ever made in my humble opinion)........hardly in the same league as the 2.0 dohc or V6
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Yep exactly 10w 40w Mobil super s or 2000 is perfect
....with a brew and my favourite biscuits.
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Sometimes you can get a £13 deal from Vauxhall, 5litres of oil and a filter
Also note: You only need 4 litres for the 1.8 engine.
Also note: You only need 4 litres for the 1.8 engine.
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I'm going to start using duckhams 10/40 you can get it on eBay it was recommended by haynes, I know they would of had a deal with them LOL but I'm trying to make my car as old school as i can LOL.
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Re: Which engine oil to use
£13 is a good price! Sadly the Vauxhall dealer in Salisbury went bust, and I'm not sure where the next nearest dealer is; will do a google search!
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Re: Which engine oil to use
Most big Tesco stores sell Magnatec 10w/40, I use that.
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I also use Magnatec 10W/40 in mine, protects the engine well and doesnt burn off like the cheap stuff does..
Learnt my lesson for using cheap oil when my Astra died due to the engine not being protected properly!
Learnt my lesson for using cheap oil when my Astra died due to the engine not being protected properly!
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Thx for all you're advice and comments guys, and for not making me feel stupid! I'm going to get some 10w/40 oil, and probably Magnatec . I'm no boyracer, but intend to look after my Cavalier the best I can
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Re: Which engine oil to use
Good oil and regular changes is all those lumps want.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Which engine oil to use
Why not just buy this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150879232372? ... 1439.l2649
Re: Which engine oil to use
perfect........ a bloody good price; thx mate!
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Re: Which engine oil to use
Does anyone point me in the direction of a good oil to use for my Cav V6?
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^^^ what he saidSuper89 wrote:Same as above, 10w40 GM oil.
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Re: Which engine oil to use
Can't get to Vauxhall to get it. Will magnatec 10/40w do?