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5w or 10w
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:14 pm
by hammerman
Need to service my 110 hdi this weekend(173k)Seem to be going over the 12k intervals lately(600 miles this time)Should i stick with 10w/40 semi,or go back to 5w/40 fully syn??I`m thinking 5/40.Price not much different between them at Morrisons.
Re: 5w or 10w
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:18 pm
by Doggy
I've always used 10W 40 semi skimmed. No issues in over 200k / 9 years.
Re: 5w or 10w
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:58 pm
by hammerman
Had to go get fuel for the wifes car tonight so got 5/40 fully syn.Morrisons do it in 4 litres so had to buy another 1 litre,£24.99 for 5 litres,which is much cheaper than a few well known parts places any my local factors.Its carlube and meets the specs for the hdi.
Re: 5w or 10w
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 12:05 am
by 6speedmanual
5w40 fully synth would be my preference. It may be a tad more expensive. However, if you are prepared to buy a little bit of volume, 25l drums available for £75. Knocks even the supermarket prices into touch.
Also 5w30 is in spec for winter (and 99% of days in British summer!) Should give a small contribution to better economy.
Peter