[McOlaf]

Okay, after some mods on the car, it's time to think about the vital parts.. ( Isn't that the wrong way around? haha )

I want to change the oil in my x25xe, but want to know what is recommended, and what is better than that...

I have seen some sludge, but that doesn't worry me too much, but it tells me that she can do with some new fluid

I have read that to get rid of some sludge, you could run it on 15w40 for a 500 - 600 miles, and then change to good oil... also heard of some Diesel in the oil before the cleaning, and then change with good oil, although I think that could cause problems....

Any advise on engine flush fluids? I have read good and bad things, but mine has done 120000 miles now, and don't want trouble after that

Can you advise me on what to use? I have done approx 3000 miles now in this car, and thinking of changing it somewhere next week....

Thanks guys!

[matt-m]

go to a local motor factors get the wynn's engine flush put in run car till its warm then turn car off drop oil and filter and replace with a good 10/40w i personally use millers in my cars or cars i service its between £18-£22 depending where you buy it from but i have found this to be a very good oil also replace the oil filter with a good quality one from a motor factors about £7 and job's a good un bud


do not put derv in a petrol engine not a very good idea

and my vec (red one) had millers in at 140+ thou and ran like a dream bud and was a quite engine too

or you could try our sponsor opie oils they have many products at very good prices too bud

[fsurfer]

I got the part-synthetic (as recommended in the Halfords book) to use when I fix oil sender leak / remove sump, engine has only done 26,000 so no need de-sludge. Plus I got a 8 piece screw-driver set worth £9 lol was actually the best deal in my area.

Cars not burning oil and I can live with the leak, levels fine. But will use when I do remove the sump.

[Leeky]

As above really. I highly recommend you speak to Opie Oils. They also have there own website, and will happily advise you on a suitable oil over the phone. Shipping is also no problem.

Opie Oil are oil gods as well - They seriously know their stuff. You'll also enjoy club discount with them as well.

If it was me - I'd be looking at a very good 10w40, semi synthetic from the likes of Motul, Silkolene, Fusch, or similar.

Wynn's engine flush seems a good idea; but don't make a habit of it every engine oil change. Diesel is a big no no - Engine flushes are specially made. Opie Oils could also supply this for you as well I'm sure.

[McOlaf]

Had a look on the site engine oil, motor oil, gear oil, car oil, motorbike oil, transmission fluid from oilman at Opie Oils and they ar fairly cheap..
the servicepacks are great value! I know enough haha

Opie Oils - car oil and motorbike oil sales and recommendations ,- click for my car

[fsurfer]

No disrespect ment, but I just checked the price of the fuel filter for my 2000 SRi V6 - changed it recently and its expensive + p&p = silly price, cheaper from my local parts shop and the GM dealer???

[fsurfer]

Checked prices
local parts - Motorquip plastic filter is £4.50...metal £4.70
GM dealer - metal £5.48

Opie - £7.05 then there is delivery at £3.95+vat

[Leeky]

	Quote:
	Originally Posted by fsurfer Checked prices local parts - Motorquip plastic filter is £4.50...metal £4.70 GM dealer - metal £5.48 Opie - £7.05 then there is delivery at £3.95+vat

Its where delivery doesn't help - That said, you won't find a better place to regularly get oil from. I bet some of their filters are pretty competitive. GM filters are dirt cheap, its hard for anyone to compete with that to be fair.