oil change

gnc · Aug 11th, 2018, 11:13

first time oil change for me coming up, bought a filter, paper type, had a quick look under bonnet cant see the filter, wheres about is it, is it an underneath job, and whats the best priced reasonable fully synthetic oil. 95000 miles on the clock. thanks in advance. geof

Clan · Aug 11th, 2018, 11:15

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Originally Posted by gnc

first time oil change for me coming up, bought a filter, paper type, had a quick look under bonnet cant see the filter, wheres about is it, is it an underneath job, and whats the best priced reasonable fully synthetic oil. 95000 miles on the clock. thanks in advance. geof

Filter is recessed into the sump . use any good 5w/30 oil , don't forget the alloy sump plug washer

gnc · Aug 11th, 2018, 11:19

thanks, its got castrol edge 0-40 in at moment, thought i had to keep to something like that.
geof

AndyV7o · Aug 11th, 2018, 13:33

Edge 0w40 is a good choice.
I dont know what was specifically specced for your car, I thought most from that era used 10w40 originally, in that case 0w40/5w40/10w40 can be used provided it meets spec. If 5w30 is inderd called for, make sure its the right spec, you cant 'just use any', 5w30 is available in a myriad of specs, some suitable, some may be most certainly not (though it does depend on what the required spec is). You could use 0w30 too (to right spec) 👍

ITSv40 · Aug 11th, 2018, 14:33

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Originally Posted by gnc

first time oil change for me coming up, bought a filter, paper type, had a quick look under bonnet cant see the filter, wheres about is it, is it an underneath job, and whats the best priced reasonable fully synthetic oil. 95000 miles on the clock. thanks in advance. geof

Some idea as to what model and type of engine you have would help. Folks could then advise exact spec.

AndyV7o · Aug 11th, 2018, 14:35

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Some idea as to what model and type of engine you have would help. Folks could then advise exact spec.

Meant to say that mesen!

gnc · Aug 11th, 2018, 14:42

sorry, c70, t5 gt 2.3 turbo, auto. 2004
geof

ITSv40 · Aug 11th, 2018, 14:54

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sorry, c70, t5 gt 2.3 turbo, auto. 2004
geof

5w-30 or 5w-40 ACEA3 is the recommended spec.

I use 5w-40 ACEA3 Shell Helix Ultra in mine.

volvoid · Aug 11th, 2018, 16:31

5w30 is a bit thin for an older engine imho
avoid oils stating C3, A5, B5 etc too thin under load
5w40 or 10w40 semi- or fully synthetic will do.
I use 0w40 mobil 1 largely as I have a few bottles to use up

volvoid · Aug 11th, 2018, 16:32

paper filter ? for an 850 ? You need a screw-on canister type

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gnc Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2019 12:39 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: spalding	oil change first time oil change for me coming up, bought a filter, paper type, had a quick look under bonnet cant see the filter, wheres about is it, is it an underneath job, and whats the best priced reasonable fully synthetic oil. 95000 miles on the clock. thanks in advance. geof

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AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Edge 0w40 is a good choice. I dont know what was specifically specced for your car, I thought most from that era used 10w40 originally, in that case 0w40/5w40/10w40 can be used provided it meets spec. If 5w30 is inderd called for, make sure its the right spec, you cant 'just use any', 5w30 is available in a myriad of specs, some suitable, some may be most certainly not (though it does depend on what the required spec is). You could use 0w30 too (to right spec) 👍 Last edited by AndyV7o; Aug 11th, 2018 at 13:46.

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volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	5w30 is a bit thin for an older engine imho avoid oils stating C3, A5, B5 etc too thin under load 5w40 or 10w40 semi- or fully synthetic will do. I use 0w40 mobil 1 largely as I have a few bottles to use up __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

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volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	paper filter ? for an 850 ? You need a screw-on canister type __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

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gnc Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2019 12:39 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: spalding	thanks, its got castrol edge 0-40 in at moment, thought i had to keep to something like that. geof

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gnc Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2019 12:39 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: spalding	sorry, c70, t5 gt 2.3 turbo, auto. 2004 geof

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