Oil and filter change
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Oil and filter change
I'm changing the oil and filter at the weekend on my scooby it's 1999 uk and is showing 92000 on clock what is the best oil to use? In my hand book it says 5-30, 10-30 or 10-40 which has got me a little confused also do I use semi or full synthetic
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Well my mates computer says 5-30 for cold climate, 10-40 for mild climate etc for 1998 model.
I will be using on my 98 classic Castrol gtx magnatec 10-40 on mine. I was going to use edge 5W-40, i contacted castrol they said 5W-40edge or 10-40 gtx magnatec would be fine for my impreza but not to use any 0 grade. So i decided to stick with good old Castrol gtx magnatec 10-40, not sure if any diffrent for your model.
I will be using on my 98 classic Castrol gtx magnatec 10-40 on mine. I was going to use edge 5W-40, i contacted castrol they said 5W-40edge or 10-40 gtx magnatec would be fine for my impreza but not to use any 0 grade. So i decided to stick with good old Castrol gtx magnatec 10-40, not sure if any diffrent for your model.
Last edited by jaygsi; 05 July 2011 at 01:39 PM.
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All depends how much you want to spend.
Silkolene 10w-50 5L £56.66 inc VAT
Millers CFS 10w40 5L £52.37 inc. V.A.T or http://www.scoobyparts.com/acatalog/...0w_40_OIL.html does it for £49.00 with free filter
My castrol GTx cost 20 delivered but not as good spec these over oils even i'm confussed now doh.
Silkolene 10w-50 5L £56.66 inc VAT
Millers CFS 10w40 5L £52.37 inc. V.A.T or http://www.scoobyparts.com/acatalog/...0w_40_OIL.html does it for £49.00 with free filter
My castrol GTx cost 20 delivered but not as good spec these over oils even i'm confussed now doh.
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#9
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Comma 10W-40 at around £15 for 5 Litres is all you need pay for full protection.
5W is too thin and 50 is like putting treacle in your engine ... way too thick.
Comma 10W-40 at around £15 for 5 Litres is all you need pay for full protection.
5W is too thin and 50 is like putting treacle in your engine ... way too thick.
#10
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This is the stuff, don't be a mug and pay a penny more!
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m1b79s4325...re_-_5L_/RS_GB
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m1b79s4325...re_-_5L_/RS_GB
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That said, Pete has a point to some degree in that there are lots of products that people use that they have no need for. A cheaper item will suffice. Then again for the small difference in price I'd rather pay and treat the engine well.
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This is the stuff, don't be a mug and pay a penny more!
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m1b79s4325...re_-_5L_/RS_GB
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m1b79s4325...re_-_5L_/RS_GB
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There is a whole industry built up around marketing the idea that one Oil is better than another .... it's all smoke and mirrors - and some fall for it
I'm an Engineer, very wise, have seen it all and I'm no mug ... I don't get drawn into any hype and I buy what is needed.
Then again, if it makes the meek sleep better, then that's fine. But, don't kid yourself that your £55 Oil is needed, it isn't! A £15 Oil meets all the relevant standards.
I'm an Engineer, very wise, have seen it all and I'm no mug ... I don't get drawn into any hype and I buy what is needed.
Then again, if it makes the meek sleep better, then that's fine. But, don't kid yourself that your £55 Oil is needed, it isn't! A £15 Oil meets all the relevant standards.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shell-Semi-Syn...#ht_1314wt_907
Certainly worth a look
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There is a whole industry built up around marketing the idea that one Oil is better than another .... it's all smoke and mirrors - and some fall for it
I'm an Engineer, very wise, have seen it all and I'm no mug ... I don't get drawn into any hype and I buy what is needed.
Then again, if it makes the meek sleep better, then that's fine. But, don't kid yourself that your £55 Oil is needed, it isn't! A £15 Oil meets all the relevant standards.
I'm an Engineer, very wise, have seen it all and I'm no mug ... I don't get drawn into any hype and I buy what is needed.
Then again, if it makes the meek sleep better, then that's fine. But, don't kid yourself that your £55 Oil is needed, it isn't! A £15 Oil meets all the relevant standards.
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My friend has an old classic car, it use to drink oil. He used semi synthetic oil. He decided to try fully synthetic oil.
His engine now uses no oil, i was blown away by this, as he was always topping it up after a run, only thing he noticed was engine seemed to be abit noiser, so he mixed it with abit of over oil which has now quieted the engine down. So goes to show there is a quality diffrence
His engine now uses no oil, i was blown away by this, as he was always topping it up after a run, only thing he noticed was engine seemed to be abit noiser, so he mixed it with abit of over oil which has now quieted the engine down. So goes to show there is a quality diffrence
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Another can of worms thread :P
5w oil is not "too thin", nor is 0w, as it is the cold weight.
I've used 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-50, and 10w-60 depending on the usage.
0w-40 on particularly cold winters when you need to get the car started in under -30C weather.
5w-40 during normal winters, and during normal summers, including light track time.
10w-50/60 during hot summers and track work.
5w oil is not "too thin", nor is 0w, as it is the cold weight.
I've used 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-50, and 10w-60 depending on the usage.
0w-40 on particularly cold winters when you need to get the car started in under -30C weather.
5w-40 during normal winters, and during normal summers, including light track time.
10w-50/60 during hot summers and track work.
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Another can of worms thread :P
5w oil is not "too thin", nor is 0w, as it is the cold weight.
I've used 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-50, and 10w-60 depending on the usage.
0w-40 on particularly cold winters when you need to get the car started in under -30C weather.
5w-40 during normal winters, and during normal summers, including light track time.
10w-50/60 during hot summers and track work.
5w oil is not "too thin", nor is 0w, as it is the cold weight.
I've used 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-50, and 10w-60 depending on the usage.
0w-40 on particularly cold winters when you need to get the car started in under -30C weather.
5w-40 during normal winters, and during normal summers, including light track time.
10w-50/60 during hot summers and track work.
I've been told by castrol themselves scoobys don't like anything below 10w unless in cold winter then 5w
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I work in the oil refining industry, the company I work for makes lubricants, including engine oil as used by the ford wrc team.
Cold weights of oil being too thin is a myth. Warm weight = key.
I wouldn't use 5w-30, 10w-30, or SAE30 oil in a scoob.
But I would and have used 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-50 and even 10w-60.
I find it particularly amusing when companies say things like:
5w-40 is too thin and will kill your engine.
Use 10w-40 instead it'll work better.
By all means, if you live somewhere warm, go for it.
Don't blame me when you try to start the car at -30 or lower with 10w oil with a pour point of -30 and damaga your motor.
Cold weights of oil being too thin is a myth. Warm weight = key.
I wouldn't use 5w-30, 10w-30, or SAE30 oil in a scoob.
But I would and have used 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-50 and even 10w-60.
I find it particularly amusing when companies say things like:
5w-40 is too thin and will kill your engine.
Use 10w-40 instead it'll work better.
By all means, if you live somewhere warm, go for it.
Don't blame me when you try to start the car at -30 or lower with 10w oil with a pour point of -30 and damaga your motor.
#29
I work in the oil refining industry, the company I work for makes lubricants, including engine oil as used by the ford wrc team.
Cold weights of oil being too thin is a myth. Warm weight = key.
I wouldn't use 5w-30, 10w-30, or SAE30 oil in a scoob.
But I would and have used 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-50 and even 10w-60.
I find it particularly amusing when companies say things like:
5w-40 is too thin and will kill your engine.
Use 10w-40 instead it'll work better.
By all means, if you live somewhere warm, go for it.
Don't blame me when you try to start the car at -30 or lower with 10w oil with a pour point of -30 and damaga your motor.
Cold weights of oil being too thin is a myth. Warm weight = key.
I wouldn't use 5w-30, 10w-30, or SAE30 oil in a scoob.
But I would and have used 0w-40, 5w-40, 10w-50 and even 10w-60.
I find it particularly amusing when companies say things like:
5w-40 is too thin and will kill your engine.
Use 10w-40 instead it'll work better.
By all means, if you live somewhere warm, go for it.
Don't blame me when you try to start the car at -30 or lower with 10w oil with a pour point of -30 and damaga your motor.
#30
My cars service history receipts show 10w40 shell helix although since I have had it have used 5w40 fully synthetic, next oil change I have shell helix ultra 5w40.