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04-11-2009, 06:34 PM
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hi guys, is castrol edge 5w-30 to thin for my LPG 180k I6 engine? will it be okay if i use it?
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04-11-2009, 06:37 PM
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Its ok but not reccomended.10w40/50 would be more suited.May break doen a little sooner than usual.
Is this because Supercheap has a great deal on the stuff(40%off)? 
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04-11-2009, 07:06 PM
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I would be going for a 10W/40, 15W/40 or even 10w/50. Personally I use 15w/40.
All the best with it. GK
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04-11-2009, 07:06 PM
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ya i already bought 3 for my mum BA and had atleast one and a hlaf bottle left so i was thinking i could put the good stuff in mine aswell.
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04-11-2009, 07:15 PM
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ya i use 15w/40 aswell but never the fully syn stuff...always too expensive.
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04-11-2009, 08:23 PM
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05-11-2009, 08:21 PM
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Ford specified a minium of 15/40 for their dedicated LPG AU engines from new, so at 180k, 5/30 is definitely not recommended!
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06-11-2009, 05:46 AM
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06-11-2009, 08:36 AM
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15W 40 is listed by Ford for LPG engines.
AU's use ordinary 15W 40 engine oil unlike the BA/BF LPG which use a specific 15W 40 LPG oil. |
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06-11-2009, 12:45 PM
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06-11-2009, 08:21 PM
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thanks guys, ya i'll just keep using 15W40 in my car then thank guys
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07-11-2009, 01:54 AM
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i have been using Nulon Hi tech fast flowing full synthetic 10w40 in my supercharged au. works well under heavy loads
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07-11-2009, 11:56 AM
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Castrol Magnatec 10w40. 204,000km and not a single leak or burning of oil.
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07-11-2009, 12:16 PM
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07-11-2009, 11:36 PM
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Cos i replaced the oil so much ... i just used the cheaper Shell LPG 15W40 oil.
Did the job well ... no burning ... had the rocker cover gasket a few times .... and it was clean internally. Mind you ... the oil was changed monthly though.
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is this oil to thin?
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