Ethos 0 Posted October 26, 2007 Hi guys, As title really, the engine is coming up to 130k so was thinking 15w/40 as it's a bit thicker. What are you guys doing? Also will the difference between 10w/40 and 15w/40 make a big difference in oil pressure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 26, 2007 I have always run on 10w40 semi synthetic, whatever the milage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari Boy 11 Posted October 26, 2007 works well in mine too, 1.6 156k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flipperthebushkangaroo 2 Posted October 26, 2007 not wanting to show my ignorance but would higher pressure not cause problems, sorry i'm a lecky so its a bit out of my league!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee-bg 0 Posted October 27, 2007 15/40 is for German "beetleS" mate. Stick to 10/40 p.s. i drive mine on 15/50 Motul. Its perfect, but we got hot summer here so its needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted November 1, 2007 Used some 10w/40 semi synth from halfords last night. Did the sumplug back up and the oil filter was tight... when filling about 8-9 dops of oil came from what looked like the sump seals! Is this just because it's getting filled back up/pressure. Just worried that there was thicker oil in there and now 10w/40 is finding leaks!! Also, how the hell do you register the oil on the dipstick? It's so damn clean. Me and my mate were both looking saying "It's there, but wtf is the line!!!!!". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rescue dude 0 Posted November 1, 2007 Also, how the hell do you register the oil on the dipstick? It's so damn clean. Me and my mate were both looking saying "It's there, but wtf is the line!!!!!". It's lovely when it's that clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted November 1, 2007 It's lovely when it's that clean. If you're not a worrier like me i'm sure it's ace. I was like "IS THERE ENOUGH, IS IT OVERFILLED?!" etc... Ended up checking this morning and putting the rest in so a full 5 litres has gone in now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted November 2, 2007 Do a search for oilguy. He has covered this ,I think the only difference is the viscosity(spelling) when cold,when up to temp they are the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edthedrummer 0 Posted November 4, 2007 If you're not a worrier like me i'm sure it's ace. I was like "IS THERE ENOUGH, IS IT OVERFILLED?!" etc... Ended up checking this morning and putting the rest in so a full 5 litres has gone in now. I think if you've put 5litres in it, you will have overfilled it to be honest, i don't think it needs more than about 4ish litres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted November 4, 2007 I think if you've put 5litres in it, you will have overfilled it to be honest, i don't think it needs more than about 4ish litres. Haynes says different It takes 5 litres mate, been driving around since Wednesday and it's been fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edthedrummer 0 Posted November 4, 2007 Haynes says different It takes 5 litres mate, been driving around since Wednesday and it's been fine. I stand corrected. Sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom_m 0 Posted November 5, 2007 book says 15W-40 so thats what i put in mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted November 5, 2007 book says 15W-40 so thats what i put in mine What book is that? The book of LIES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
