Aliensurfer Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Quick question for you guys. Having bought the Zed a month or so ago, I have no idea what type of oil was put in her by the dealership and am needing a top up. Would it be ok to buy some 5W30 to put in, or would you guys suggest a full oil change so I know exactly what's in there? (She's due a service in 4000 miles anyway) Cheers. M Quote
HEADPHONES Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 To top up, a 5w30 will be fine. Even 0w40, 0w30, 5w40 etc will be OK as im assuming it's only going to be a couple hundred ml and not a big volume in relation to the total volume. The recommended oil is 5w30. Costco do 4l of 5w30 Castrol edge for £29.99 incl VAT for future oil changes;) Quote
spursmaddave Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 I would be worried if you need a top up after 2 months..... my 2004 on 108k doesn't drink a drop between services Quote
wizard Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 If it's drinking oil buddy, I would top up with slightly thicker stuff then 5w. I would use 10w or even 15w fully synthetic. Quote
Dan-bourne Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 the w is not the one you want to change, its referencing a thickness only for cold starts. maybe try a 5w/40 castrol edge instead. Quote
Arran Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Silkolene pro s 5w30 is the best for it imo Quote
glrnet Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 the w is not the one you want to change, its referencing a thickness only for cold starts. maybe try a 5w/40 castrol edge instead. http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericarticle.do?categoryId=8264018&contentId=7007302 Quote
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