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Matillda 300tdi

Matillda 300tdi

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Hey, just after some opinions on best Oils for engine and gearbox and finally coolant. It's time to do my 6 monthly service and want to know what everyone else goes for, not to bothered if its expensive, I like my engine and gearbox to be looked after lol.

Cheers :D
 
some 10/40 engine oil(well thats what i use) some decent filters ie not britpart :p jobs a goodun :D
i change my oil and filter every 2-3k and air fuel etc every 5-6k :D
 
Archies said:
But is it as good as the more expensive engine oils on the market

Archie
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Put it into perspective...........

A tractor cost`s how much??

And a tractor works how hard??? :doh:

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Just remember to change it once an a while, i do mine approx every three months! But thats my own personal choice!
 
Matillda 300tdi said:
Hey, just after some opinions on best Oils for engine and gearbox and finally coolant. It's time to do my 6 monthly service and want to know what everyone else goes for, not to bothered if its expensive, I like my engine and gearbox to be looked after lol.

Cheers :D
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Oils for a TDi 300 are as follows:

1. Engine - 7ltrs of 10-40 semi synth

2. Autobox - 5ltrs of Dexron III

3. Trans box (2.5ltrs) and both axles (1.7ltrs each) so a total of 6ltrs - EP80-90 GL-5 oil

Plus a TDi 300 filter kit from Paddocks (oil air and fuel) £6.28+vat.
 
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