General engine number

[busdennis]

Morning all. Where on the www can i put my engine number to establish my engines specifications. Its a 66 plate 130 mulitijet registered in Feb 17 which i thought was euro 6 but doubt has been put in my mind, this was the change over period and came about when i started looking for engine oil with both 0w-30 and 5w-30 both being recommended. Thanks in advance

 

[rayc]

One way of knowing is the type of fuel filter that is fitted. If it is a complete canister replacement it is euro5, if it is a metal canister with replacement element it is euro6.
I also think that a euro6 has a letter in 12th position of the VIN whilst the euro5 is a number.

 

[busdennis]

euro 5 then

 

[rayc]

euro 5 then

That is the oil filter. Look for the fuel filter on the bulkhead. Which one?

 

[busdennis]

misread you reply. doh. will try again

12th character is a D also

 

[GreyNomad]

Hi busdennis


Don't know about UK, but...

In Australia, we can go on a Motor Factor type website (Supercheap), and put in our rego number, which will bring up some info about the vehicle

I am sure that I saw something similar, when I was surfing the net one day, looking to buy parts from UK

 

[busdennis]

so the original confusion was that i believe 0w-30 was for euro 6 and 5w-30 is for euro 5. Using online retailers my reg would suggest 5w-30 which i think is incorrect. i cannot find which oil is suggested in the handbook

 

[busdennis]

GreyNomad that's what started my original dilemma mate lol

 

[rayc]

misread you reply. doh. will try again

12th character is a D also

So it is euro 6. The oil should be to Fiat spec as listed on the pdf attachment. Personally I use a Millers equivalent https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[busdennis]

thanks again. Been searching the handbook and ive found the recommended oil to be SELENIA WR P.E. Which is 5w-30 which is what was recommended by the online sellers. firstly i wonder what's been used for the last 3 years lol. I'm thinking 0w-30 is the way forward and the handbook is incorrect

 

[rayc]

thanks again. Been searching the handbook and ive found the recommended oil to be SELENIA WR P.E. Which is 5w-30 which is what was recommended by the online sellers. firstly i wonder what's been used for the last 3 years lol. I'm thinking 0w-30 is the way forward and the handbook is incorrect

What print issue is the handbook? I know that early euro 6 models were delivered with 'old' handbooks. This is what one owner said on a forum in 2017 when he had the very same problem with oil type and specification:
" At the bottom of the last page of my handbook there is a Print Number : 603.99.772 – 05/2015 – 1st*edition despite being shipped with a 2017 model. The correct handbook for Euro 6 models is Print Number. 603.91.187 – 03/2017- 3rd*edition."

The handbook I have is dated print issue 1 07/2019 and I have attached a photo of the oil spec page

 

[busdennis]

Thanks for all your help buddy. Yes my hand book number is 603.99.772 IE wrong.
The mistake also carry's on to the data base used by 90% of online retailers who all recommend the wrong oil. Worrying indeed . Like i already stated i do wonder what oil has been used for the last 3 years

 

[RS3100]

Thanks for all your help buddy. Yes my hand book number is 603.99.772 IE wrong.
The mistake also carry's on to the data base used by 90% of online retailers who all recommend the wrong oil. Worrying indeed . Like i already stated i do wonder what oil has been used for the last 3 years

Unless you live in Antarctica, and as long as you are using an oil that meets the relevant Fiat specification, whether it is 0W30 or 5W30 won't make a ha'porth of difference to your engine. All it does is allow Fiat to specify an emission rating a few microgrammes lower and reduce the penalties they have to pay the EEC for the amount by which the averaged fleet emissions limits are exceeded across their vehicle parc.

 

[busdennis]

last question buddy and i will let you enjoy the rest of your day. im getting my order together for an engine service, what would you buy for the pollen filter A standard
B Activated Carbon or C Activated Carbon with Fungicidal Effect?