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Campcharlie
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by Campcharlie » 21 Apr 2008, 14:47
The oil in 'me engine is a tad "bitty" and i mean a tad. I was told by mate to use a certain oil in T25's.....but i can't remember the name of it....any suggestions.
Also, to all you experienced people would recommend engine flushing???
ta very muchy
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Campcharlie
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by Campcharlie » 21 Apr 2008, 14:58
fancy a chinky?
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by T'Onion » 21 Apr 2008, 15:29
just change the oil and filter , i wouldnt be flushing anything apart from the bog ... flushing an old engine can open a right can of worms
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by eg0u3067 » 21 Apr 2008, 16:15
haynes recommends oil, think its the 15w50 or the 15w40???
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Campcharlie
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by Campcharlie » 21 Apr 2008, 16:51
cool..thanks peeps will let Cpt CC know...
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by Gunslinger » 21 Apr 2008, 16:54
Defo 15/50 in air cooled
think its 15/40 in water cooled
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by T'Onion » 21 Apr 2008, 17:21
get it from halfords , 15/40 blue plastic bottle , about 12 quid ,
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Campcharlie
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by Campcharlie » 23 Apr 2008, 07:50
many thanks will getting busy this weekend do 'me oil change..ta
My beautiful great danes
Woody * 5.7.01- 14.1.10* Run free
Jessie *25.12.02 - 22.5.10* Run free