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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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ive just baught a new classic and i no it hasnt had an oil and filter change for atleast 10,000 miles
what would you guys recommend doin
straight oil change, engine flush, 2 oil changes ???? any info would be a great help thanks

p.s what about additives for lifters and things thanks
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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Straight oil change should be fine. Just done mine today, oil & filter £13.08 from my local motor facter, job done!
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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what oil is best to use the car has done 80000 n thanks for the info
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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dont engine flush and disconnect crack sensor but spiltpin or tonyburns will be on soon for some top advise
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyboygti
what oil is best to use the car has done 80000 n thanks for the info
you will open a can of worms with a Q like that. i use shell helix plus 10-40. good stuff for day to day use. dont buy cheap sh1te though, you are asking for trouble.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by my06 ppp silver
you will open a can of worms with a Q like that. i use shell helix plus 10-40. good stuff for day to day use. dont buy cheap sh1te though, you are asking for trouble.

Too true LOL

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