5/30 or 10/30

[spennny]

Gonna do the oil on my 2.2 direct, my books at home so i cant check and am going straight to the dealers

So whats the right stuff ??

I am sure its 5/50 but i want to be sure

[byebyeitsagsi]

5w30. Ask the parts guy to confirm though.

[Big Dave]

5w30. Ask the parts guy to confirm though.

Vauxhall recommend that all Vectra-C engines use 5w/30 fully synth long life oil.

[jr mcgeown]

you can use either 5w/30 or 5w/40

[rushy]

If benny is doing your chain, the oil change is included mate. I'm sure he said the other day that he now uses 10/40, cant remember the reason, but I think he mentioned the stem seals. I've been using 10/40 for the last few years as it sorted a noisey lifter on start up.

[spennny]

If benny is doing your chain, the oil change is included mate. I'm sure he said the other day that he now uses 10/40, cant remember the reason, but I think he mentioned the stem seals. I've been using 10/40 for the last few years as it sorted a noisey lifter on start up.

I got all the details from him, he is dudley way so i just need to sort out some time and dates my end, i will go with the 10/40 stuff....... my car was in the garage having some checks done, i cant remember what oil they have used so i am going to change it tomorrow to see if that makes a difference

How many Ltres is it approx

[dae36]

I use 5w40. IMO it offers the best compromise all year round, with easier flow in winter and better viscosity when it warms up in the summer - especially if occassionally you like to drive the car hard.

[dae36]

I got all the details from him, he is dudley way so i just need to sort out some time and dates my end, i will go with the 10/40 stuff....... my car was in the garage having some checks done, i cant remember what oil they have used so i am going to change it tomorrow to see if that makes a difference

How many Ltres is it approx

I would only use 10W on a higher mileage engine. That said it will be fine in summer but in cold winters it will struggle to circulate as quickly as a 5w, therefore given less protection on startup.

[spennny]

I would only use 10W on a higher mileage engine. That said it will be fine in summer but in cold winters it will struggle to circulate as quickly as a 5w, therefore given less protection on startup.

Mines is approaching 60k, and dont drive it hard

[dae36]

Mines is approaching 60k, and dont drive it hard

If it's only approaching 60K I would stick to a 5W - it will circulate much quicker at start up than a 10W.