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Old 05-07-2007, 10:56 AM
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ive got a 1.8 zvh. wots the best oil to use. normally use mobil 1 fully synthetic but ive been told to go for sumthing abit thicker.
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ok then so none of you use oil then.

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lol, I use golden syrup in mine, its just the right thickness
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lol, I use golden syrup in mine, its just the right thickness
u drive a skoda then, poor u?
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Hi mate,

I use 15w 50 in my escort rs.

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Originally Posted by nellrodd
Hi mate,

I use 15w 50 in my escort rs.

Neil
cheers bud
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No worries mate, didnt look like you were getting the answer you were looking for. Im sure other will debate my choice of oil, but its not let me down bud!!
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i use 15 30 for my high spec van coz fully synthetic made my engine rattly on top end
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