Service gear

Afternoon chaps

Just a quick one, I have ordered a new fuel and oil filter and will be washing out the K&N air filter this weekend - 89 19J 90, whats the best oil and coolant to replace with, I serviced her 2 years ago with reg halfords stuff, if i remember right, as only do 3K a year and was thinking as she is know approaching 150k best get the best stuff i can into her.....suggrstions? Cheers

oil and coolant!! ta. (did axles and boxes oil 12 months ago.)

Just regular engine oil of the right grade, magnatec ect doesn't make a difference in such old unrefined engines, the best thing for them is regular oil change

10 or 15 / 40 best?

I use Asda or any supermarket own brand mineral oil 15/40 suitable older diesel engines... what ever is cheapest. Change every spring or 6000 miles, mineral oil is best for our old engines. Don't be tempted to think more expensive is better as your engine likes full fat oil... not diet stuff

sharpe said:

10 or 15 / 40 best?

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should use a summer weight and then change for winter to a winter grade

MrJC said:

I use Asda or any supermarket own brand mineral oil 15/40 suitable older diesel engines... what ever is cheapest. Change every spring or 6000 miles, mineral oil is best for our old engines. Don't be tempted to think more expensive is better as your engine likes full fat oil... not diet stuff

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+1, my last oil change was £10 for 5ltrs on special offer at ASDA, plus filters = minor service for less than £20

For UK temps 15/40 should cover everything we get. I think euro are doing the free filter offer again when you buy oil