This may be of some interest'; especially the bits on changing types of oil, its not as boring as it may first appear.
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Re: asda smart price oil
i use asda oil, has been used by the previous owner, no problems here. i figure it has to be better than even the best oil in 1985 and this engine is still going ..
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Re: asda smart price oil
Cheap for me in my tired engine, as it does drip a bit, and burns a bit
The recon currently gets ??? as its still under warrenty, and the garage is changing the oil. Shall ask what it is whenit goes in for its final service.
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The recon currently gets ??? as its still under warrenty, and the garage is changing the oil. Shall ask what it is whenit goes in for its final service.
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Re: asda smart price oil
i might change to fuchs 15w/50 only bcause it's a rated oil within spec. is the gsf fuchs 15w/ multigrade or semi synth?
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Re: asda smart price oil
xpress wrote:i might change to fuchs 15w/50 only bcause it's a rated oil within spec. is the gsf fuchs 15w/ multigrade or semi synth?
Fuchs 15W40 is a mineral oil as opposed to semi-synthetic.
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