what engine oil to use

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crackpotterpig
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what engine oil to use

Post by crackpotterpig »

i am gonna be servicing my 1999 2.0 hdi and just wondered what grade of oil to use and approx how much does it take for a oil and filter change?
many thanks
deanthedude1977
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Re: what engine oil to use

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ive not long ago done mine
i used 10w 40 and it took approx 4.5 litres.. :cheesy:
trufflehunt
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Re: what engine oil to use

Post by trufflehunt »

I used Silver Hook Supreme Plus 5W/30 Fully Synthetic on my 2000 HDI. From 'Proper Job' store. ( Somerset/Bristol area )
Cost £17 or £18. Took about 4 litres of the 4.5 litre can.

OIl Filter, £4.99 from Peugeot dealer on eBay..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-CITRO ... 3f011fa5ad
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1993 Mazda MX5 Mk1 1.6
2000 "W" HDI 110 Executive Saloon (Recycled).
KozmoNaut
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Re: what engine oil to use

Post by KozmoNaut »

Have a look in the handbook, it's all in there :-)
2000 406 TS4 2.2 saloon
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