Best Engine Oil

[Simon W]

Can anyone recommend a good engine oil for the 2 litre V6 petrol engine? The handbook specifies 10W-40. I was thinking of Castrol GTX Magnatec.

[GreyGhost]

Originally Posted by Simon W

Can anyone recommend a good engine oil for the 2 litre V6 petrol engine? The handbook specifies 10W-40. I was thinking of Castrol GTX Magnatec.

That's what I would use for preference. I'm sure others will have opinions too.

[Simon W]

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

That's what I would use for preference. I'm sure others will have opinions too.

I think you're right GG - Magnatec it is.

Castrol are crafty though - they package GTX Magnatec in 4.5 litre cans and ordinary Castrol GTX in 5 litre cans.

So to use Magnatec, you have to buy another 1 litre can of the stuff. That's another £10-£13!

Sneaky.

[M47Rman]

I have used millers semi-synthetic oils for some years now, on both petrols and diesels, and in all instances I have experienced an improvment in fuel consumption and cold starting. Not available from Halfords, but if you visit their website, there is a search function that will locate your nearest retailer. The best bit is, not only does it give enhanced performance and protection, but it is cheaper than magnatec etc.:lol:
Andy

http://www.millersoils.net/

[Gryphon]

Originally Posted by M47Rman

I have used millers semi-synthetic oils for some years now, on both petrols and diesels, and in all instances I have experienced an improvment in fuel consumption and cold starting. Not available from Halfords, but if you visit their website, there is a search function that will locate your nearest retailer. The best bit is, not only does it give enhanced performance and protection, but it is cheaper than magnatec etc.:lol:
Andy

http://www.millersoils.net/

I also have used Millers for years but i'm the lucky one the main place is only a few miles away wonderfull stuff

[Simon W]

Originally Posted by M47Rman

I have used millers semi-synthetic oils for some years now, on both petrols and diesels, and in all instances I have experienced an improvment in fuel consumption and cold starting. Not available from Halfords, but if you visit their website, there is a search function that will locate your nearest retailer. The best bit is, not only does it give enhanced performance and protection, but it is cheaper than magnatec etc.:lol:
Andy

http://www.millersoils.net/

Thanks Andy but I just bought the Magnatec. The nearest Millers stockist appears to be some miles away from here so I don't think the price would have worked out much different after paying for petrol.

[driverjgp]

Originally Posted by Simon W

Can anyone recommend a good engine oil for the 2 litre V6 petrol engine? The handbook specifies 10W-40. I was thinking of Castrol GTX Magnatec.

What make of oil does Lates use when he services a V6?

[GreyGhost]

Originally Posted by driverjgp

What make of oil does Lates use when he services a V6?

In a recent service by Lates and Pete they used Xpower 10w40 Semi Synthetic on my V6.
I would have bought GTX Magnatec if I'd had to supply my own, simply because it is easily available from outlets such as Halfords.

[Ken]

He used xpower on mine as well but I am sure you could take your own if you wanted. Mine is the 1.8t and he used FS

[driverjgp]

Originally Posted by Ken

He used xpower on mine as well but I am sure you could take your own if you wanted. Mine is the 1.8t and he used FS

MMMmmmm I'll think on that, i'm going there on Sunday for the big 90k/6 year, hope it is not too cold.