What engine oil

[xpanse0]

Firstly

Sorry for asking, what is probably a frequently answered question.........but.....................what oil should i top up with for my bongo.??????????


Thanks in advance for your help.


PS Petrol 2WD 2.5 turbo

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http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... Engine+oil

[xpanse0]

ok................that did make me think about it. But what engine oil do i need to put in may bongo????

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ok................that did make me think about it. But what engine oil do i need to put in may bongo????

Any advised in that thread.

5W-30, 10W-30, or 10W-40, whether you use ordinary or semi-synth is down to personal choice, but the general view seems to be that if using semi-synth it's safe to stretch the change interval a fair bit.

So to sum up - there is no "correct" answer as oil specs have changed a lot since the original spec was set 15 years ago.

[welsh winger]

The subject of oil and tyre can be some what of an emotive subject, every one has there own preference, I used 15/40 in my bongo with no problems at all, this was after speaking to a mechanic, he did not go as far to say oil is oil, but did say too much emphasis is put on what the manufacturers recommend, he did say older engines with a few miles (50000 + ) on them would thrive on 15/40 as opposed to 10/40 and semi synthetic is a waste of money.

Just my personal thoughts.

Nick
Welsh Winger

[pilajake]

Same as you Nick.
I have used 15/40 Turbo Diesel oil from Wilkinsons on my Genuine 80000 KM M reg for the past 3 years .
Priced at £8-49 for 5 gallons it has served me well.
I get two full oil changes and a bit spare for the price of £25-50 ish

John

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Priced at £8-49 for 5 gallons

WOW.

[pilajake]

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Priced at £8-49 for 5 gallons

WOW.

I meant litres