Which oil for an SPi?

[Spudly]

As above really lol, prob a very silly question, but if going to finally change the oil in me car as ive had it a few months now and ive not bothered so far:( so i think i better had as it looks like treacle lol, but what should i be filling it with id guess about 3.5-4 ltrs of 10w 40 would this be right?
Pls help ppl thankyou!!:thumb:

[dannyb]

Which engine is it? 1.2 - 1.4 iirc require 3 litres and 1.6 use 3.5 litres of oil. 10w40 is fine, I use semi synthetic, but more out of neccessity as my mechanic sells me it for 2 quid a litre! When your at the motor factors, ask for a new sump plug washer, it should be about 20p (or may come in a pack with a Vaux/VW 19mm sump plug for about ?1.50-?2). Remember to warm the car thoroughly (preferably drive it) before removing sump plug!

[Spudly]

Aha thankingyou very much, its a 12oo, i know it soundsa a bit silly but thats what the tech section is for aint it lol, never thought of gettin sump plug washer before tho how daft am i lol!!
Cheers!:thumb: :thumb:

[mikey14sr]

Spud, 10/40 should be fine, just get a 5 litre jobbie so you've got some for topping up.

[Adam]

Remember change the filter too(i assume your planning on doing that anyway)

[Spudly]

Cheers mike, err kinda didnt end up doing it as i took her into work (on my day off too) and valeted her instead oops lol, gonna do it after work at my mates garage 2moro night now, he said i can use the oil from there as they got massive drums full of it hehe mint, aye got filter first so ill jus go to vaux at dinner for a sump plug washer, cheers ppls!!:thumb:

[Stuart]

essentially ANY oil is fine for gm engines lol.

i used allsorts on my nova when i had it. ranging from some 0w30 (ran out of the engine as the seals werent good enough) to 15W50 (ran uber quiet but was a little slower due to pumping losses)

currently running fully synth 10W60 in the vx as i got it cheap.

[Philsutton]

i put bolts an the like in my mates 1.2spi and it ran fine, i doubt any oil is going to massive fook it