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Old 05-31-2010, 02:38 PM
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Default UK Question, which engine oil to use?

Hello folks,

Just realised I should get some engine oil in for topping up (haven't had the car long). Which oil should I go for in the UK?

The paperwork from the last service didn't specify and I did a search but didn't find anything specific to UK climate/availability.

Thanks!
Old 05-31-2010, 02:55 PM
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If you're just topping up then it's not too big a deal - just use the correct grade (sorry, I don't know it off the top of my head). If you're doing a full oil change don't be tempted to go too thin or go for fully synthetic oil - there are lots of places it can leak out :-)
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Alot of the Indies in the UK. use Castrol Magnatec 10W40.
No doubt there will be 100 other opinions coming along in a minute.
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Duckhams 20W-50 A blast from the past.



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