Oil changing/egine flushing

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Oil changing/egine flushing

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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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fancy a chinky? :rofl
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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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Post by eg0u3067 »

haynes recommends oil, think its the 15w50 or the 15w40???
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cool..thanks peeps will let Cpt CC know...
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Post by Gunslinger »

Defo 15/50 in air cooled
think its 15/40 in water cooled

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get it from halfords , 15/40 blue plastic bottle , about 12 quid ,
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many thanks will getting busy this weekend do 'me oil change..ta
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