2000 c70 2.0t, what oil to use?

Frz45 · May 24th, 2015, 14:16

My service light has came on, ive read about all sorts of what oil to use in the car, what would you guys recomend?

Frz45 · May 24th, 2015, 15:17

Also to add, I want to get myself a genuine bosch maf, is the part number F 00C 2G2 044 the correct part number for the incert? My housing origional housing which I found in the boot has the codes >PBT-GF30< (the bosch insert also has this code) 0 280 218 045 as well as 94 70 640

djdarrenpilk · May 24th, 2015, 20:35

you need semi synthetic 5/40 oil

krussel · May 24th, 2015, 20:56

Can of worms oil threads LOL,

My penny's worth. 5-40W or 10-40W

DSK · May 25th, 2015, 14:26

This can be quite a deep discussion especially as engines get tuned or used under different conditions.

As a general guide, a good quality 5w40 will be fine. I have used Valvoline 5w40 fully synthetic (always purchased from Amazon for about £31 per bottle).

doingitsideways · May 25th, 2015, 14:31

Vegetable or olive

Frz45 · May 26th, 2015, 12:37

So i went for 5w40 fully synthetic, car runs quite nice and quiet now, gave it an engine flush too, only thing now is the dodgey idle.

colwyn · May 26th, 2015, 16:04

What's your engine code?

Dodgey idle could be SAI or ICAV both are easily enough to clean

DSK · May 31st, 2015, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frz45

So i went for 5w40 fully synthetic, car runs quite nice and quiet now, gave it an engine flush too, only thing now is the dodgey idle.

Did you just do an oil change on its own or did you carry out a full service?

Engine flush is best avoided as it strips internal oil seals etc of the oil coatings they need to stay in good condition.

Fwiw I tried an engine flush once on a BMW 328i that I used to own despite avoiding marketing hype previously. Afterwards the car would randomly cut out as you came to a stop at traffic lights. The cure turned out to be another oil change but due to the engine flush I went up a grade to a slightly thicker oil.

May 24th, 2015, 14:16	#1
Frz45 New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2016 17:41 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Campbeltown	2000 c70 2.0t, what oil to use? My service light has came on, ive read about all sorts of what oil to use in the car, what would you guys recomend?

May 24th, 2015, 20:35	#3
djdarrenpilk Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2017 23:15 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bolton	oil you need semi synthetic 5/40 oil __________________ C 70 convertible in blue V 70 p2 in green

May 24th, 2015, 20:56	#4
krussel Premier Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2023 19:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: hertfordshire	Can of worms oil threads LOL, My penny's worth. 5-40W or 10-40W __________________ 2005 C70 2.4 GT Conv (LP Turbo) 2008 Seat Ibiza FR 1.9 Tdi "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car".

May 25th, 2015, 14:26	#5
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	This can be quite a deep discussion especially as engines get tuned or used under different conditions. As a general guide, a good quality 5w40 will be fine. I have used Valvoline 5w40 fully synthetic (always purchased from Amazon for about £31 per bottle). __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

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doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Vegetable or olive __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

May 24th, 2015, 15:17	#2
Frz45 New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2016 17:41 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Campbeltown	Also to add, I want to get myself a genuine bosch maf, is the part number F 00C 2G2 044 the correct part number for the incert? My housing origional housing which I found in the boot has the codes >PBT-GF30< (the bosch insert also has this code) 0 280 218 045 as well as 94 70 640

May 26th, 2015, 12:37	#7
Frz45 New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2016 17:41 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Campbeltown	So i went for 5w40 fully synthetic, car runs quite nice and quiet now, gave it an engine flush too, only thing now is the dodgey idle.

May 26th, 2015, 16:04	#8
colwyn Resident Ejit Last Online: Feb 19th, 2024 09:05 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Skelmersdale	What's your engine code? Dodgey idle could be SAI or ICAV both are easily enough to clean __________________ 96' 855 GLT auto 2.5 10v in dark olive pearl 97' Omega GLS auto 2.0 16v in oyster ABS controller problems, give me a shout

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