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Re: the recommended oil please
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:28 pm
by ever after.
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
Re: the recommended oil please
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 11:58 am
by ever after.
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?
Re: the recommended oil please
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:53 pm
by ever after.
Hoping to get this switched out today so would really appreciate some input

Re: the recommended oil please
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:25 pm
by rita
Castrol Magnatec 10w/40
Re: the recommended oil please
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:37 pm
by g8dhe
The original specifications for all the consumables for each engine type is given here
http://www.g8dhe.net/bongo_images/mazda ... ttings.htm
Re: the recommended oil please
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:07 pm
by ever after.
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
Re: the recommended oil please
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:10 pm
by ever after.
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

Re: the recommended oil please
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:12 pm
by Bob
Perfect.
