oil change

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Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128432
Hi all
Well it's time for an oil change on my TF but when I looked in the garage I only had 2lts of 0-40 but I also have 3 lts of 0-30 so should I use both these oils together

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Replied by richandpaula on topic oil change

Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128435
I've got a spare bottle of 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil' you can add to the mix. :whistle:
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Replied by paulsmgf on topic oil change

Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128437
nice offer rich ,,i have some 3 in 1 oil left over too
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Replied by Philh on topic oil change

Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128439
Seriously, can you mix different grade oils?
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Replied by paulsmgf on topic oil change

Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128440
I have done a lot of research into this in conjunction with Shell oil and they advise to never mix unless you have no other option and even then to cahnge it all as soon as you can.

Hope this helps

ps Eurocarparts have a sale on at the min worth a look http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-parts?gclid=CJLhrc2Ay7kCFXMQtAodw20A6w
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Replied by helsbyman on topic oil change

Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128445
Just bought 4lts of Castrol edge full synthetic for £33 of ebay




CASTROL EDGE 0W40 SPORT ENGINE OIL 4lt BMW MB PORSCHE (261267331904)

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Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128449

richandpaula wrote: I've got a spare bottle of 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil' you can add to the mix. :whistle:

Is it Greek or Italian

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Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128470
I have some Halfords extract I could send ya
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Replied by John and Sue on topic oil change

Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128482

helsbyman wrote: Just bought 4lts of Castrol edge full synthetic for £33 of ebay




CASTROL EDGE 0W40 SPORT ENGINE OIL 4lt BMW MB PORSCHE (261267331904)


You'll need another half a litre. Capacity = 4.5 litres.

It will be all right in the end. If it isn't all right yet, then it is not yet the end..

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Replied by Badger on topic oil change

Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128485
I have asked that question a few times to people in the lubricants industries "can you mix different grade oils" answer with a sharp intake of breath "Oh no never mix them"

Then ask "why not"

Had a few answers but none were constructive or plausible.
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Replied by helsbyman on topic oil change

Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128497
Hi John
If you read the 1st post I said I have 2lts already plus the system may take 4 1/2 but you only ever get 4 LTS out

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Replied by richandpaula on topic oil change

Posted 11 years 2 months ago #128499

helsbyman wrote:

richandpaula wrote: I've got a spare bottle of 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil' you can add to the mix. :whistle:

Is it Greek or Italian


Just checked, it's a FULL litre bottle of Italian.
Should drive like a Ferrari after adding that. :broon:

You'd even have enough left over to cook dinner :yesnod:

Edit: Don't get it mixed up and try to fry an egg in engine oil though...
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