i have a bongo 1997 friendee
can anyone advise what oil i shd use ??i chked mine today, when i eventually found it and it was very dark in colour, is that normal. clearly i know nothing about engines but simple things like that spook me.
welcome any advise
cheers
sam
what oil
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maxheadroom
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Re: what oil
cazsam1966,
welcome. Oil in a diesel will discolour very quick but if in doubt change it and the fillter
welcome. Oil in a diesel will discolour very quick but if in doubt change it and the fillter
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Re: what oil
Oil should be changed every 3000 miles or 6 months (whichever comes soonest) according to the handbook, but I'm sure there's some leeway with this with more modern oils. The filter should be changed every 6000 miles or 12months.
The full list of service intervals is in a factsheet in the members area, as is a fact sheet on oils.
There is no definitive answer on oils - I use a semi synthetic 5w30, others use a 10w 30, 10w 40 or even a 15w 40 I believe.
Welcome to the forum
The full list of service intervals is in a factsheet in the members area, as is a fact sheet on oils.
There is no definitive answer on oils - I use a semi synthetic 5w30, others use a 10w 30, 10w 40 or even a 15w 40 I believe.
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