5w or 10w
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5w or 10w
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.
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Re: 5w or 10w
I've always used 10W 40 semi skimmed. No issues in over 200k / 9 years.
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
Re: 5w or 10w
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.
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Re: 5w or 10w
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
Also 5w30 is in spec for winter (and 99% of days in British summer!) Should give a small contribution to better economy.
Peter