Hi I have a 1996 Brava 1.4 12v (yes I know stupid me) anyway I am putting a new cylinder head on and I'm wondering what everyone thinks is the best oil to help stop the spray bar from clogging I had thought of using Magnatec but not sure can anyone help also the little red light for the alarm doesn't work near does the alarm! I have looked in the fuse compartment to see if there was a key hole but no luck any ideas?


thanks
J.J.

Oil

Hi
Yes I'm stupid as well I've got the 1.4 sx (lovely car though) I changed the oil on mine 2 weekends ago, with castrol Magnetec, works a treat, a lovely oil (if oils can be lovely)

The right oil

I own a 1.4 12v aswell. The oil that you should actually use in all Fiats and Alfa Romeo's is Selenia Oil. Its an italian oil and costs around £25 for 5 litres, but (even though i havent got it in my car yet, but intend to in the next few weeks) it is the recommemded oil for italian cars. It is proven that they run so much better on this oil than any other oil you stick in your car. I think you would have to speak to an Alfa dealer to get hold of the oil but it is well worth the money.

Selenia Oil

Fully agree with the comment on Selenia, although it ia available from Fiat as well as Alfa dealers.

Have noted various oil related (e.g. clogging) problems on this forum but have always used Selenia and never suffered from any of them through 12 Italian cars and 350,000 miles.

Ensure you purchase the recommended viscosity for your particular engine as per the vehicle handbook. This is even more important than the brand.

John

Re: Selenia Oil

All the e-mails I've had or remember having relating to the oil feed blocking have one thing in common: Selenia oil has NOT been used. Also the cars weren't serviced properly or weren't maintained properly

Re: Re: Selenia Oil

Well i've got a Panda and it hasn't got any oil in it.