G gordigolf1 New member Joined Jan 3, 2014 Messages 6 Points 2 Jan 5, 2014 #1 my 2009 1.4 punto active uses 2 to 3 litres of the recommended engine oil 5/40w between services. i am tempted to use 5/30w witch is cheaper and more readily available . any thoughts.
my 2009 1.4 punto active uses 2 to 3 litres of the recommended engine oil 5/40w between services. i am tempted to use 5/30w witch is cheaper and more readily available . any thoughts.
lou5590 Established member Parked in the garage Written a guide Joined Jan 25, 2012 Messages 700 Points 156 Location Birkenhead Jan 6, 2014 #2 im not sure but as 5/30w is presumably thinner, youd need to change more often? also wont there be an issue with mixing oils? or doesnt that matter?
im not sure but as 5/30w is presumably thinner, youd need to change more often? also wont there be an issue with mixing oils? or doesnt that matter?
OP OP G gordigolf1 New member Joined Jan 3, 2014 Messages 6 Points 2 Jan 6, 2014 #3 thanks lou .the other cars in the house use 5/30 .just a bit wary changing to this with modern engine requirements .
thanks lou .the other cars in the house use 5/30 .just a bit wary changing to this with modern engine requirements .
keat63 Established member Joined Sep 25, 2012 Messages 761 Points 178 Location Leeds Jan 7, 2014 #4 not sure where you buy from, but i've found these guys occasionally have some deals on. http://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalo...c-Engine-Oil-148650-5L-TOT_148650.html#SID=28
not sure where you buy from, but i've found these guys occasionally have some deals on. http://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalo...c-Engine-Oil-148650-5L-TOT_148650.html#SID=28
V varesecrazy Patron member Written 10+ guides Joined Apr 27, 2011 Messages 34,976 Points 7,834 Location Near the M4 Jan 7, 2014 #5 is it leaking some ..or burning it all, 2 - 3 litres in what mileage..?? 6K ?, Charlie
OP OP G gordigolf1 New member Joined Jan 3, 2014 Messages 6 Points 2 Jan 8, 2014 #6 Thanks.57k and its all dry .il try that contact.