matsfgxr6turbo Member 388 Member For: 16y 7m 10d Posted 10/05/13 12:12 PM Posted 10/05/13 12:12 PM sorry strokers I meant 5w 40
BenDoCo I'm getten too old for this s**t Legacy Donating Member 4,509 Member For: 13y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: A big bridge over a river in South Australia Posted 05/06/13 08:06 AM Posted 05/06/13 08:06 AM When I do the oil and filter in a few weeks, is it a good idea to use an engine flush as I haven't a clue what oil has been used in the past (b4 I bought it) even though the cap and as far as I can get my finger in the old gal, seem clean ?? It does have a Havoline sticker on the windscreen but who knows what's been used.. Also, if price is no issue - within reason - which oil (brand & SAE) would you guys suggest for a 10/2010 fg that is driven every day but not far now that it's winter.Turn it on, drive 5 or 10 minutes and that's it. Town where I live isn't real big and I might do that 2 or 3 times a day and the engine doesn't get a chance to warm up properly. Book says oil must be SJ/CF (not 1 or other by itself) that is 15-40 but really would like to hear what you think. 1
spinr33 Legacy Donating Member 964 Member For: 15y 30d Posted 05/06/13 09:05 AM Posted 05/06/13 09:05 AM A flush is a good idea even if it looks clean especially if they mixed oils before brands etc
Bonjaz Legacy Donating Member 1,841 Member For: 17y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 05/06/13 09:13 AM Posted 05/06/13 09:13 AM I have never done a flush but it couldn't hurt I guess if you got the time and money
spinr33 Legacy Donating Member 964 Member For: 15y 30d Posted 05/06/13 10:48 AM Posted 05/06/13 10:48 AM $10-$25 for the flush depending on brands chuck it in old oil before oil change run 5-15 minutes at idle and dump it, nothing hard work mate hardest part is opening and closing the rocker cover rest is same as normal oil change.I do a flush every 2-3 oil changes keeps everything a lot cleaner you could do a flush every change if you wanted to. I recommend it to anyone who buys 2nd hand to do it first oil change as who knows what garbage oil and brands they mixed in prior.:-)
SuckSqueezeBangBlow ʎǝʞuoɯ ɹoıuǝs Legacy Donating Member 1,808 Member For: 17y 9m Gender: Male Posted 05/06/13 11:22 AM Posted 05/06/13 11:22 AM Book says oil must be SJ/CF (not 1 or other by itself) that is 15-40 but really would like to hear what you think.Sx = petrol spec (s for spark ignition)Cx = diesel spec (c for compression ignition)I think SN and CJ are the latest
BenDoCo I'm getten too old for this s**t Legacy Donating Member 4,509 Member For: 13y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: A big bridge over a river in South Australia Posted 05/06/13 01:35 PM Posted 05/06/13 01:35 PM Excellent......it will get a good flush. Thanks heaps for that.What about type (brand etc.) of oil, considering how I use it?Cheers for your help
gsd112 Legacy Donating Member 605 Member For: 16y 11d Gender: Male Location: Penrith Posted 06/06/13 06:20 AM Posted 06/06/13 06:20 AM mate I run penrite full synthetic ten tenths 10w-40. seems good.
SuckSqueezeBangBlow ʎǝʞuoɯ ɹoıuǝs Legacy Donating Member 1,808 Member For: 17y 9m Gender: Male Posted 06/06/13 12:01 PM Posted 06/06/13 12:01 PM Amsoil 10w40 premium protection full synth 1
rednose RNS10S Legacy Donating Member 2,229 Member For: 20y 1m Gender: Male Posted 06/06/13 01:33 PM Posted 06/06/13 01:33 PM ^^^agreed big fan of the Amsoil
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