Lubricant Query
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From: Leyland, Lancs.
Originally posted by cheshire_carper
I`ve got Esso Ultron in mine now, which is a 5-40.
Must admit, running better than ever. More pickup since the new oil/bolt update. No, I`m not imagining it....seriously it is better.
I`ve got Esso Ultron in mine now, which is a 5-40.
Must admit, running better than ever. More pickup since the new oil/bolt update. No, I`m not imagining it....seriously it is better.
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From: The Beautiful South
Originally posted by syclark
Crown Honda recommend Shell Helix Plus...
Does anyone else use this, as I need to buy some this weekend and still not sure what's best!
Crown Honda recommend Shell Helix Plus...
Does anyone else use this, as I need to buy some this weekend and still not sure what's best!
Re Mineral 10w 30 - 'Car Plan' also produce this - C-A-R (Max-Power type car parts shops) stock this stuff.
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From: Stockton Heath, Cheshire
Mines going to Savoy Honda in Warrington tomorrow I spoke to the head mechanic saying I wanted to bring my own oil but he assured me that they use nothing other than Casterol fully synthetic 10-40w so that will do for me
Andy
Andy
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From: Derbyshire
Mine and hazdjc's dealer now uses Shell Helix Plus (semi synthetic). Does anyone know if a semi synthetic is up to a full 9,000 mile service interval without becoming as black as treacle
I've got 3,000 miles before the first service but it would be nice to hear the experience of others that have put in fully synthetic oil? or maybe semi synthetic discolours at exactly the same rate as fully synthetic
I've got 3,000 miles before the first service but it would be nice to hear the experience of others that have put in fully synthetic oil? or maybe semi synthetic discolours at exactly the same rate as fully synthetic
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From: nottingham
Hi MD
The last service I gave my 00, they put in the Shell Helis Plus. Prior to that I had used Mobil 1.
I found that with the Shell Oil, the noise from the engine was not good, alway as if it was only half full of oil. So from now on I will take my own Mobil 1.
Dave
The last service I gave my 00, they put in the Shell Helis Plus. Prior to that I had used Mobil 1.
I found that with the Shell Oil, the noise from the engine was not good, alway as if it was only half full of oil. So from now on I will take my own Mobil 1.
Dave
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From: Cheshire
Can anyone tell me whether there's anything to prevent me from mixing different brands of oil?
Tachbrook Honda used 10W-40 fully synthetic Shell Helix (not sure whether Plus or Ultra) at my 9,000 mile service earlier in the week. In terms of topping up, should I buy more of the same? Or could I buy, say, 10W-40 Mobil One and use it to top up without ill effect?
Tachbrook Honda used 10W-40 fully synthetic Shell Helix (not sure whether Plus or Ultra) at my 9,000 mile service earlier in the week. In terms of topping up, should I buy more of the same? Or could I buy, say, 10W-40 Mobil One and use it to top up without ill effect?
