As the title suggests, what's the best oil to use? My local VX dealer says fully synth 0/30, although this can't be bought anywhere can it? Anyone know the next best equivilant?
Cheers,
Nev.
As the title suggests, what's the best oil to use? My local VX dealer says fully synth 0/30, although this can't be bought anywhere can it? Anyone know the next best equivilant?
Cheers,
Nev.
use VX's 5W30 fully synthetic..
I reckon the recommended oil is longlife 5w-30 which is what I run in mine, although you will never harm it by changing it more regularly in my opinion. Longlife is fully synthetic Service Classification: ACEA A3 B3 B4 API SL CF Meets requirements of: OPEL B 040 2095 (GMLL-A-025), OPEL B 040 2098 (GMLL-B-025)
Make VAUXHALL
Model Vectra 1.9 CDTI 16V, -Auto , -SRi (Vectra C - Z19DTH - 110kW)
Engine DT
Year 2005-
Application Recommendation Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT) LONGLIFE (m,u) 4.3
Manual Transmission Refer to Owners Handbook 3.2
Automatic Transmission (q,r) 7 / 7.2
Differential From Gearbox
Coolant (50%) XSTREAM RED 7.5
Brake Fluid DOT 4 ESP
Power Steering CHF 11S
Lubricant / Capacity Notes
m.ECOService (1): SYNER-G / PREMIUM ULTRA LITE / ULTRA LITE (viscosity must be 30 or greater for petrol and 40 or greater for diesel). LONGLIFE also suitable depending on model
u.Engine oil viscosity recommendations prior to 2001:
-20°C to above 40°C, 10W-40/10W-50/10W-60; -15°C to above 40°C, 15W-40/15W-50; -10°C to above 40°C, 20W-40/20W-50. Monograde: -10°C to 15°C, 20W-20; 0°C to above 40°C, 30. 'Improved Lubricity'/ synthetic or semi-synthetic oils': below -30°C to above 40°C, 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50; -20°C to above 40°C, 10W-30/10W-40
q.Automatic Transmission, AF23/AF33: Refer to Owners Handbook
r.Automatic Transmission, AF40: Refer to Owners Handbook
SYNER-G is 5w-40
PREMIUM ULTRA LITE is 5w-40
ULTRA LITE is 5w-40
LONGIFE is 5w-30
HTH, sorry if its a bit long winded
Despite the cost of living it still seems popular!
you have to use VX's oil if you have a DPF as the sulphur content is vital to the survival of the DPF..
OoooKay -
1) what's a 'DPF'?
2) where can i get a maintenance manual from for when i do my own stuff
and...
3) are dual mass flywheels a real problem when they decide to give up and 'break-down'.
I only ask as i have a very high mileage motor - 98,000(!) although it does have a complete main dealer service history with print outs of each of the services and inspections etc. It was a motorway mile munching company car. Doesn't appear to have been thrashed (no major stone chips where you would normally find them) and she has been really well looked after - shes even got the bigger alloys which haven't even been kerbed.
Cheers
Nev
I'm using Comma's Long-Life 5W30 which has all the Vauxhall approvals etc. Was about £22 for 5 litres.
98k isn't high milage if it's motorway work.
Cheers ZS!
My local dealer said they only sell in 1ltr bottles at £12 a go!
I guess the oil change is straight forward? It's the first time i've worked on a modern car. All others i've worked on have been pre '94.
Cheers,
Nev
is this true?
My mate thats a mechanic said use comma 5w-30w is vxl spec and is half the price of vxl stuff.
I said can`t cos got DPF and doesn`t like sulphur.VXL`s brew is supposed to be for DPF cars.
He said comma should be as it`s made to vxl`s spec.
So any clarification - apart from I have use vxl oil at twice the price for my DPF?
oh ok, so where is that located and what does it do - is it part of the exhaust system? And how is it affected by the grade of oil?
Cheers,
Nev.
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