the recommended oil please

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Ah ok thanks. According to the site I've linked I need the Japanparts FO-505S or FO-505P filter.

The one I was given at the motor factors is a FO-KO5S

https://spareto.com/oe/vsy114302

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It looks like they gave me the wrong oil filter so I'm going to be returning it today.

While I'm there should I switch out the oil too?

98 166k 2.5TD

What oil should I be putting in there?

I've seen a couple mentioned, I have 10 W 40 here but should it be 5 W 30?

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Hoping to get this switched out today so would really appreciate some input

[rita]

Castrol Magnatec 10w/40

[g8dhe]

The original specifications for all the consumables for each engine type is given here http://www.g8dhe.net/bongo_images/mazda ... ttings.htm

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Right... that had to be the least fruitful trip to town in recent memory.

I somehow managed to get burnt oil on the cardboard box of the filter I planned on exchanging while on my way in to exchange it. Totally my own fault so I wasn't expecting to be able to return that one

They told me that the one they gave me would fit anyway but it's not one of the 2 Japanparts oil filters recommended as a replacement for the VSY114302.

Then when I asked them about oil they told me 10W30 is only used in power washers and my online sources were talking shite. I also got asked if I bought the van new and how do I know what kind of oil was put in it before I bought it?

Going to be going somewhere else for the proper oil filter tomorrow

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Have sourced and fitted the correct filter and filled it up with 5W-30.

The van is back on the road, the sun is shining and the weekend is here.

All is right with the world again

[Bob]

Perfect.