What oil for my XE?

[white2lSR]

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Im not having a go but this is generally what i get every time i use the search.

Anyhow, i was wondering what oil i should be using in my standard C20XE. Some people seem to say 10W40 semi but others say 5w40 fully syth.

Not bothered about what Brand oil people use just what type.

Cheers. :thumb:

[Adam]

10/40w semi synth

I wouldn't go down to 5w on a engine famours for leaking oil lol

[white2lSR]

Good point!

Also read on another forum that to give your engine a good flush out you should drain 1 litre of oil out and replace it with a litre of hydrolic oil. Anyone heard of this method before?
As i dont know the history i need something to flush the engine through. Any better sugestions?????????

[Will F]

Good point!

Also read on another forum that to give your engine a good flush out you should drain 1 litre of oil out and replace it with a litre of hydrolic oil. Anyone heard of this method before?
As i dont know the history i need something to flush the engine through. Any better sugestions?????????

Nope, just swap oil and filter 10w 40;)

[Adam]

:thumb:

[Stuart]

DONT flush it!!!!!!!

[white2lSR]

DONT flush it!!!!!!!

ok :thumb:

[Rich]

Old engines will be working off the build up of crap (around stem seals/piston rings), Cleaning this results in lots of blue smoke

lol

[white2lSR]

just been to halfords and got a trade card. part synthetic 10W 40 RRP £21.99 Trade card price £10.99. Bargin!

Cheapest from local motor factors was £16.99!