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monkgti

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well lads, im changing the oil again in the next few weeks and im just wondering which oil to go for, i was using valvoline 10w40 first but then had an issue with the engine sounding tappy when hot so on the next oil change i tried valvoline 10w60 as i though the higher viscosity might help but it didnt, anyhow when i got the head done not long ago the tapping is gone completely Big grin so wondering if i should change back to the 10w40 now as ive read that 10w60 might be too thick when hot to protect the engine, ive also read that it may slow the engine down slightly as it wont be as thin (any truth in this or just bull)?
will 10w40 be good enough protection when giving it some? the valvoline 10w40 here is 25euro, pug want 65euro for the recommended total stuff Angry

by the way the 2 oils ive used in it are semi-synth and theres 115,000miles on the engine but never uses any oil between changes..

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 05:51
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beez_neez_gt

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Silkolene pro race at 10/50 is what i use, it's consistency is thin to help the engine turn around easier, yet at high temp and speed it has much better stable velocity to protect the engine.

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 05:59
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craigy_87

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i've used motul 8100 5w40 fully synthetic a couple of times
seems to be ok an its pretty cheap at about £30 for 5 litres
Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 06:01
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monkgti

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i was actually looking for a 10w50 the last service but the only step up from the 10w40 i could find was the 10w60 Roll eyes

1 more thing, would i be better with a semi or fully? i know the fully can go alot longer between changes but besides that which would be better for the 6? i dont mind changing the oil regularly so wouldnt choose the fully just for that reason Wink

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 06:09
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cress87

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65 Euros? Laugh my ass off

10W/40 is what Peugeot recommend and will therefore be fine.

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 06:04
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monkgti

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yep, 65 euro is what the main pug garage wanted for the total 10w40 thats why i just stuck with the valvoline for 25 euro, no way was i paying 65 for 10w40 semi Crazy

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 06:08
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cress87

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The Total oil they recommend is about £20 for 5 litres at the local Peugeot dealer. LOL

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 06:24
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beez_neez_gt

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Check OPIE oils website for a good choice and cheap, they are doing a special again for a day or two more.

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 06:29
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welshpug!

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cress87 wrote:
The Total oil they recommend is about £20 for 5 litres at the local Peugeot dealer. LOL


or if you speak nicely to the parts man in some dealerships its about £30 for 20L...

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 14:08
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monkgti

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i know but thats what im sayin, robbin cu*ts over here is all they are thats why we always avoid main stealers unless its a last resort Roll eyes

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 14:56
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SteviePut

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I just use Mobil 1. Not sure of the grade as I buy it from Halfrauds. But I will say that I've never had issues with oil temperatures or tapping or anything else for that matter. Personally I swear by the stuffSmile

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 15:27
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hovis16

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silkolene pro s my vote

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Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 15:39
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heliosphan

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craigy_87 wrote:
i've used motul 8100 5w40 fully synthetic a couple of times
seems to be ok an its pretty cheap at about £30 for 5 litres


I use this too, it's bloody good value for a genuine fully synthetic 5W-40 oil. I can't fault it Thumbs up
Posted 30th Aug 2010 at 15:54
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monkgti

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Post #14
was looking in halfords today, the only oil's they have besides their own brand are castrol and mobil, the some were saying the mobil is the best? would it be the mobil 2000 10w40 semi?

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Posted 3rd Sep 2010 at 23:49
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