1st Service - Own Oil
03-23-2005, 04:31 AM
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1st Service - Own Oil
I have booked my S in for its first service (9200miles) next week, however seeing that Sainsbury have their oil deal on oil at the moment I reckon I will supply my own oil (10w 40 Semi-Synthetic Magnatex). Question is do you have to inform them before hand, or can you just rock up and supply the oil?
Also I have asked them to change the gearbox and diff oil at the same time, sicne the gearbox is a bit notchy and oil is cheaper than the parts! Is Honda standard oil ok, or is it worth bringing another oil for this too?
Thanks!
Also I have asked them to change the gearbox and diff oil at the same time, sicne the gearbox is a bit notchy and oil is cheaper than the parts! Is Honda standard oil ok, or is it worth bringing another oil for this too?
Thanks!
03-23-2005, 04:50 AM
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At 9000 I would go fully synth.
Tell the dealer you will supply your own oil before hand. Often they have it ready on the invoice etc. (ask for the empty container too once used
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The Oil they use should be of the correct spec - ask them to confirm WHICH oil they will be using for transmission, and ESPECIALLY the diff.
Ask to speak to the mechanic himself too if you can.
Where are you and which dealer are you going to?
Tell the dealer you will supply your own oil before hand. Often they have it ready on the invoice etc. (ask for the empty container too once used
)The Oil they use should be of the correct spec - ask them to confirm WHICH oil they will be using for transmission, and ESPECIALLY the diff.
Ask to speak to the mechanic himself too if you can.
Where are you and which dealer are you going to?
03-23-2005, 05:29 AM
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There's a LOT of oil threads where people recommend oils. MY own preferred is Redline 0w30
There are many other popular choices. and here's a quote:
If you so a search on "Oil" in the UK Forum, and username oilmansi you're bound to find something useful (use the search button at the top though, not the search bar)
There are many other popular choices. and here's a quote:
Originally Posted by Lurking Lawyer
According to oilmansi, who posts here on oil-related threads from time to time and who works in the industry, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40 will all do you fine
(use the search button at the top though, not the search bar)
03-24-2005, 07:18 AM
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ok thanks again. I have one more question
I have been to halfords and sainsbury's petrol stations looking for a good synthetic oil, at a resonable price.
Castrol 5w 30 Magnatec 4.5 ltrs was
I have been to halfords and sainsbury's petrol stations looking for a good synthetic oil, at a resonable price.
Castrol 5w 30 Magnatec 4.5 ltrs was
03-24-2005, 10:36 AM
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Magnatec is not synthetic oil, it's a poxy semi-synth. I got caught out by this one.
The only fully synth Castrol oil that I know of is Castrol SLX which is about
The only fully synth Castrol oil that I know of is Castrol SLX which is about
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03-24-2005, 10:48 AM
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I just got the Shell oil from the petrol station - in the grey bottle.
Yes just let the dealer know before you get there! However I'm assuming gear box oil is completely different - also, most of the gearboxes are notchy (mine included) so is it "standard" notchiness you're feeling or something unusual?
Yes just let the dealer know before you get there! However I'm assuming gear box oil is completely different - also, most of the gearboxes are notchy (mine included) so is it "standard" notchiness you're feeling or something unusual?
03-24-2005, 11:15 AM
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I use Havoline Synthetic 5W-40 which is made from Group IV base oils so it is a 'true' synthetic if that floats your boat
It comes in 5 litre bottles and my local Texaco sells it for
It comes in 5 litre bottles and my local Texaco sells it for
03-24-2005, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BAR060,Mar 23 2005, 01:31 PM
Also I have asked them to change the gearbox and diff oil at the same time, sicne the gearbox is a bit notchy and oil is cheaper than the parts! Is Honda standard oil ok, or is it worth bringing another oil for this too?