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top up oil

Post by val » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:46 pm

Possibly a stupid question (new female Bongo owner !!) is there any special oil I should top up with or can I use any oil for diesels ?
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Re: top up oil

Post by francophile1947 » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:50 pm

You need oil that is suitable for turbo diesel engines. 5W-30 is the recommended viscosity, but I use 10W-40 with no problems - it's what most garages use 8)
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Re: top up oil

Post by val » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:57 pm

Thanks John - know what to look for now !!!
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Re: top up oil

Post by Bob » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:38 pm

Best not to mix oils if you can avoid it, some don't go too well with other brands. Worth getting a bit extra at oil change time. :wink:
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Re: top up oil

Post by missfixit70 » Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:39 pm

Make sure it says it's suitable for turbo deisels.
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