Oil

[Fleckers]

Hi,

I need 5w30 fully syntic oil for a diesel

What do people currently recommend ?

I have been using Castrol for years just wondered if there are others out there worth trying

Please don't say go to Halfrauds Kwikste or main stealer

Thanks

Stuart

[Rickyy]

There is an oil recommendation thread in the stickies, you'll get a response from the Opie oil man (Tim).

[Fleckers]

Ok thank you

[BritishRacinGrin]

5w30 tells us very little, nowadays manufacturers have their own specs and will tell you what they are in the handboook.

My BMW for instance calls for LL-01 spec oil but permits a range of viscocities depending on atmospheric conditions. I found a Petronas 5w-40 fully synth that satisfies all specs for about six quid a litre on Car Parts 4 Less


With extended service intervals and in diesels in particular these specs can be quite important.

Often the easiest option is just to go to the dealer for it, it's often not as bad price wise as you'd think and everybody likes to see lots of invoices from main dealers in car histories.

[Willy Nilly]

Fleckers said:

Hi,

I need 5w30 fully syntic oil for a diesel

What do people currently recommend ?

I have been using Castrol for years just wondered if there are others out there worth trying

Please don't say go to Halfrauds Kwikste or main stealer

Thanks

Stuart

The cheapest one that meets or exceeds the specs.