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Old 2nd November 2019, 09:51   #4
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... the garage put 5-30 fully synthetic oil in ...
5W30 is actually listed for the 1.8 non-turbo engine but for climates where temperatures fall below minus 30 degrees C. It's therefore not the best choice for the UK! You are wiser than the garage Martin for using 10W40. Maybe do your own oil change next time?

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