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pdwhelan
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20th Jul 07 at 11:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Went to my local motorfactors and got 5l of this oil... Is it the wrong stuff for a 1996 1.4 16v sport.. I thought i needed 10w 40 semi. I'm confused on the whole matter. If its the wrong stuff i will take it back and exchange it. it says on the bottom of the tub. ACEA A3, B3, API SL/CF wtf is that?


I also bought an oil filter but do i need to buy a sump plug washer? car has done 116k miles now if that also helps any

Thanks and any help appreciated,
Dean_W
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20th Jul 07 at 11:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Not too sure on the mineral bit. I use semi synthetic in mine. not sure of the difference TBH.

With the mileage on the car, 15/40 will keep it quiet on start up.

I would buy a sump plug washer, there not much, 50p or so.
pdwhelan
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20th Jul 07 at 11:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers dean, anyone else know about the mineral and semi synthetic stuff? i dont want to put mineral in and the car have problems further down the line
Dean_W
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Just had a quick browse, and it seems mineral oil needs to be changed more often, and semi or fully gives quiter operation.

Where's Dave A when you need him
pdwhelan
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hmm i dont know what i should do then! i think'll go and change it to be safe and pick up a sump plug washer at the same time
Dean_W
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Whats it say in your handbook? Mineral or semi?
pdwhelan
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not sure, i woukd of thought semi was tyhe one i needed! i'm just tired and forgot to mention it in the shop lol
Dean_W
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I'd go with semi aswell.
TheCam
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yeah get semi synth mate, 15-40 will be a bit thicker and a bit quiter. better IMO at that mileage
Warren G
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use semi, not cheap mineral oil
pdwhelan
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20th Jul 07 at 12:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers, i think i will go and change it right now then and see how much extra im gonna be spending back soon
pdwhelan
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Got 10w 40 semi sythentic for an extra £1.. the 15w 40 was an extra £4 but couldnt be arsed lol.. i got a sump plug for £1.95 aswell lol

Changing the oil tomorrow should hopefully the engine will quiet down a tad

 
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