DIY Oil Change Semi Synth at 6k or Synth at 9/12 k?

ytareh · 23-01-2014 09:51PM #1

Any opinions please? 1.3 Multijet diesel . Almost exclusively non town driving .Nearly 6k MILES up since late October . 135k on 2005 car . Don't mind a spot of DIY servicing but under 3 month oil changes is a bit much for my liking . What oil ( quality) and interval (miles / months?) would you recommend ?Its an early non Dpf version so not a finnicky little bus ( gets well over 70mpg)

JJJJNR · 23-01-2014 10:06PM

ytareh wrote: »

Any opinions please? 1.3 Multijet diesel . Almost exclusively non town driving .Nearly 6k MILES up since late October . 135k on 2005 car . Don't mind a spot of DIY servicing but under 3 month oil changes is a bit much for my liking . What oil ( quality) and interval (miles / months?) would you recommend ?Its an early non Dpf version so not a finnicky little bus ( gets well over 70mpg)

Proper spec at 5k diy = happy turbo

magentis · 23-01-2014 10:13PM

these are known for stretching timing chains,i would be careful about what oil you use and when.

Frankie Lee · 23-01-2014 10:18PM

I'd recommend a good quality 5w30 c3 oil like that for them.

Every 9k miles should be fine but no harm whatsoever in doing it sooner.

DIY Oil Change Semi Synth at 6k or Synth at 9/12 k?

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