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What type of oil for an off roader??
landyman Ash:
I change my oil in my hybrid every six months and its probably only covered a few hundred miles (say 500-700)
Now its always been a V8 so Ive used cheap oil...
....now its a 300tdi what shall I do? Keep putting cheapy in it or does the 300tdi need a good oil??
Henry Webster:
I'm afraid that I am of the "put the best you can afford in" school.
I put quality oil in the racer and replace it after every event. Bearing in mind I only do the Hillrallies so it will have covered 300+ miles of which 100-200 would be competitive. I currently use Castrol GTX High Mileage.
In the tow car 200 Tdi, I have compromised my usual strict regime and put a good quality (up to manufacturers spec) oil from a second rung supplier (of the sort of Comma level) and replace it regularly (3000-5000).
Regards
H
muddyweb:
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Cheap oils in vehicles (especially those which are pushed hard) will just lead to problems in later life.
Use the best you can. If you use a lot of oil, as some of us clearly do ;-) Buy it in bulk.
I use a fully synthetic oil in my engine... I buy it in 20 litre drums for the same price that Halfords sell the equivalent in a 4 litre bottle... same with EP and ATF.
Find your local oil supplier and have a chat to them.
LandRoger:
I use semi-synthetic in my Zuk low milage doesnt use any so only at service 6000 mls, i use comma in my cherry td , the semi synthetic is 8 sobs a litre aghhh :cry:
Henry Webster:
Would agree - bulk is the way. All my oil is bought in bulk now - even wd40! :lol:
H
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