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Oil change
Posted: 22 Aug 2010, 17:58
by stephen t25
Hi all, i have been given 5 litres of Q8 formula Excel synthetic 5w-40 motor oil and because it was free i was going to use it for an oil change on my 1,9 1z tdi. Is this oil suitable any pros or cons ..... many thanks

Re: Oil change
Posted: 23 Aug 2010, 17:15
by stephen t25
anybody please
many thanks..
Re: Oil change
Posted: 23 Aug 2010, 17:21
by sarran1955
Hello,
What is the mileage on the engine
Does it currently burn or use any oil between changes
I run a turbo diesel, now 250 000 miles, on synthetic since 50 000 miles, never any problem
Always use a Knecht or Bosche oil filter.
Cordialement,

Re: Oil change
Posted: 23 Aug 2010, 19:29
by stephen t25
Hi, it has done about 100,000 miles and does not burn any oil, do we think this gratis oil will be fine
Thanks

Re: Oil change
Posted: 23 Aug 2010, 21:56
by pionte
its a very high quality oil, I cant see it doing any harm, although it doesnt state that it is specifically intended for Diesel engines, my usual rule of thumb is the better the quality the better the protection..... probably over kill in your engine but hey if it was free who cares !

Re: Oil change
Posted: 24 Aug 2010, 07:16
by stephen t25
Looks like my van is going to get a treat
Thanks for all the advice ....