Which engine oil to use

Post by **badwez** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:40 pm

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.

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:12 pm

recommended by who?

10/40 is fine.

Post by **badwez** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:21 pm

Thank you. A mate of mine said about using 10w/50 oil; I'm not thick, but still learning about mechanics and cars

btcctroy · Post by **btcctroy** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:22 pm

10w 40w is fine unless you wanna pay top dollar for millers 10w 50w nanodrive.
70quid for 5litres

Post by **badwez** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:31 pm

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

btcctroy · Post by **btcctroy** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:48 pm

Yep exactly 10w 40w Mobil super s or 2000 is perfect

Post by **Envoy CDX** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:35 am

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.

cavaliersri130 · Post by **cavaliersri130** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:20 am

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.

:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

Post by **badwez** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:35 am

£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!

Cavalier342 · Post by **Cavalier342** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:50 am

Most big Tesco stores sell Magnatec 10w/40, I use that.

btcctroy · Post by **btcctroy** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:55 pm

Just make sure its semi pal

Mikebmth · Post by **Mikebmth** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 5:02 pm

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!

Post by **badwez** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:16 pm

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

Cavalier342 · Post by **Cavalier342** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:51 pm

Good oil and regular changes is all those lumps want.

Super89 · Post by **Super89** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:02 pm

Why not just buy this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150879232372? ... 1439.l2649

Post by **badwez** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:20 pm

perfect........ a bloody good price; thx mate!

chrisash86 · Post by **chrisash86** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:18 pm

Does anyone point me in the direction of a good oil to use for my Cav V6?

Super89 · Post by **Super89** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:48 pm

Same as above, 10w40 GM oil.

Post by **humbucker** » Thu May 26, 2016 11:11 pm

Super89 wrote:Same as above, 10w40 GM oil.

^^^ what he said

chrisash86 · Post by **chrisash86** » Sat May 28, 2016 9:55 am

Can't get to Vauxhall to get it. Will magnatec 10/40w do?

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