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Old May 24, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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where can i check this?

also what stuff do you think i should use for my UK MY00

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Old May 24, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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hi mate ive just replaced my gear & was recommended off here to use 4 litre Silkolene Syn 5 which i got from Revolution its about £11 a litre i put in 4 ltrs which slighty went over the full on the dipstick so id check as you go
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Old May 24, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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ok cheers atm im just looking to top it up so maybe halfords or something will have the stuff
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Old May 25, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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castrol syntrax

just got 12 litres for 75 quid delivered , google search it for that price, can't remember now where i got it



::: . just remembered lol
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Old May 25, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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A lot of members use this gentleman:

Opie Oils


Cant fault him, excellent service everytime.

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Old May 25, 2008 | 02:40 AM
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On my year of car its down by the side of the black chimney that sits over the turbo. Look for a short stubby dipstick. Mines light grey coloured

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