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« on: January 10, 2007, 19:08:11 »
What should I put in my 94 300TDi?
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« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2007, 19:49:48 »
15w40 mineral oil what we put in ares
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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2007, 20:30:12 »
I usually put Castrol GTD Magnatec in (when it's on offer at Asda!  :lol: )

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« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2007, 02:43:18 »
Quote from: "ChrisW"
I usually put Castrol GTD Magnatec in (when it's on offer at Asda!  :lol: )


Same here, two cans lasts the year, 1 1/5 to fill, and the rest for any top up
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« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2007, 08:03:35 »
Quote from: "ChrisW"
I usually put Castrol GTD Magnatec in (when it's on offer at Asda!  :lol: )


Me too i get 2 x 4.5L cans for £27.99 + VAT (33.92), I've used magnatec in my motors for years!

Use a good quality 10/40 semi synthetic.

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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2007, 09:28:18 »
10/ 40 semi sinth Shell i think
from an oil supplier £40 ish for 25 ltrs
works out a lot ceaper in the long run
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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2007, 12:19:50 »
Some stuff out me truck?? Changed every 6 months regardless and its free!! :D
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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2007, 12:58:10 »
what kind of oil is best for the td5 disco?
any one know what the main dealers put in?
just need some for topping up , if and when i need it.

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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2007, 15:27:03 »
I buy 15/40 semi synth from the guy on E-Blag who sell Lucas oil products.  Ã‚£25 for 9.5 litres and it has the oil stabiliser.
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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2007, 16:50:49 »
Quote from: "smith335"
what kind of oil is best for the td5 disco?
any one know what the main dealers put in?
just need some for topping up , if and when i need it.

cheers

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