engine oil

messerschmitt owner · Post by **messerschmitt owner** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:54 am

Now I have two XMs, and both need an oil and filter change, can I use the same engine oil in both and what is everyone's recommendation for a decent engine oil that will suit both cars.

According to Halfrauds, the petrol should use semi-synthetic and the diesel a mineral oil. Makes sense almost to buy a 25 litre tub if they can take the same oil, but I guess they won't. Also, I note that the desired amount for both cars involves buying two 4/5l itre tubs of oil for each, hence wondering if a 25l drum would be better and cheaper.

Post by **Dean** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:16 am

I would make sure the tct has at least semi synth because of the turbo, something like 15-40 is about right, the derv will be fine with any old rubbish really as the turbocharger doesnt run as hot.

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messerschmitt owner · Post by **messerschmitt owner** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:19 am

Dean wrote:I would make sure the tct has at least semi synth because of the turbo, something like 15-40 is about right, the derv will be fine with any old rubbish really as the turbocharger doesnt run as hot.

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I've been running the 2.1 on whatever is cheapest and on offer - currently it is Total diesel oil.
I'll go the semi synth route on the petrol then.

Post by **robert_e_smart** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:47 am

15W40 Mineral oil is what I use on everything in my list of cars below. Change the oil every 4K miles and you will be fine. Buy oil and filters in bulk, and its a cheap way of keeping everything right.

Post by **Peter.N.** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:35 am

I use Comma semi synthetic for the diesels, about £13.00 courtsey of Trago Mills, its rated CF4 which is adequate for these engines.

Peter

Post by **Dieselman** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 5:47 pm

I wouldn't run any turbo engine on anything less than semi-synth, so far mine are on full synth.

messerschmitt owner · Post by **messerschmitt owner** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:39 pm

20 litres of 15w40 semi-synthetic for £56.82 is as cheap as I can find.

http://www.smithandallan.com/prodpage.aspx?id=1892

ACEA A3/B3/E2 CCMC D4/PD2/G-4 API CG-4/CF-4/CF/SJ ALLISON C4 CAT T0-2 MAN 271 MB 228.1 + 229.1 VOLVO VDS VW 505.00 + 501.01 PERKINS SHREWSBURY ACCEPTABLE STANDARD

That's delivered to the door.

Post by **Dean** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:53 pm

Thats not bad considering postage is in there too, who's that from?

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messerschmitt owner · Post by **messerschmitt owner** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:02 pm

Dean wrote:Thats not bad considering postage is in there too, who's that from?

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Smith and Allan.

Post by **Dean** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:02 pm

forget i asked that question, its been a long day...................

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