which brand engine oil?-i've tried the search lol

[Robmatthews]

Alright i know about the search button etc but i cant seem to find the answer!

which engine oil its 10-40 semi yes?

any particular brand i've been told to buy the best possible, roughtrax are comma dealers what about valvoline?
what about doing the diff oils and auto gearbox oil to?is it an easy job?
and also want to do the diesel filters,is there only one that is in the engine bay on the passenger side bulkhead?

cheers rob

[stormforce]

i just get the 10w40 semi synth from where ever its cheaper Rob

[Growler]

which engine oil its 10-40 semi yes?
any particular brand i've been told to buy the best possible, roughtrax are comma dealers what about valvoline?
what about doing the diff oils and auto gearbox oil to?is it an easy job?
and also want to do the diesel filters,is there only one that is in the engine bay on the passenger side bulkhead?
cheers rob

As Stormy already said any 10w40 semi synth will be fine. I usually use Halfords own as I change oil every 3k miles.

Diff oil is easy enough to change, just remove drain plug from bottom till empty., replace and remove filler bolt from front and top up with recommended oil to the correct level, put filler bolt back in and all done

Can't help with auto box as mine's a manual, and yes only the one fuel filter as above

[wishbone]

Auto gearbox easy if you just drain the sump bolt and top up. More work if you want to completely replace.

If you search on atf and bucket you'll find out how to..

I think Nero did a write up on diff oil change..

I use the comma 15/40 diesel oil.

Rob.


EDIT: Try typing 'semi synthetic' into the search engine for more hits on oil.

[Robmatthews]

cheers all i will search for the diff oils level im guesing it will be the same as my rx7-fill to the bolt hole... but will check...

[hellmett]

Re

I tend to use Mineral in mine, seems to run smoother and quieter!

Change it more often though!

I bought one of these:-

OIL PUMP

Makes changing oil a doddle now!

Great for autobox etc., just use the dip hole!

[wishbone]

Have a look over at yotatech.com - there's a few links to downloadable owners manuals etc...

Also MattF has loads of great info over at http://forums.bauchan.org/portal/downloads.php


Rob.

[The Hornet]

Wilkinson has a semi synth at really good price. I have had 2 lots and it's been fine so far. Last lot was in for approx 8 months and 9000 miles with no i'll effects.

[NEZ]

I tend to use Mineral in mine, seems to run smoother and quieter!

Change it more often though!

I bought one of these:-

OIL PUMP

Makes changing oil a doddle now!

Great for autobox etc., just use the dip hole!

bang on i would say, these pumps are great, make it very easy and i use 15w40 mineral too, quieter and that can only mean better????

[Robmatthews]

when did tony.n do the 2 bucket right up for doing the autobox fluids? i cant find it

[MattF]

when did tony.n do the 2 bucket right up for doing the autobox fluids? i cant find it

Two buckets. Inlet hose dunked into a bucket of fresh fluid, outlet into a catch bucket for the old fluid. That's literally it.