Best Oil For the ZT? - Page 2

Typhoon190 · 28th December 2009, 20:30

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Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

I have been using X-parts own oil semi-synthetic 10/40 with no problems, but i change it every six months along with the filter, only thing is i don't know what make the X-power oil is...?

I've also had the X-power oil 10w40 in the last 2 changes. Have to say that initially the engine seems noisier than previous oil which I think was Castrol.

bl52krz · 28th December 2009, 21:29

castrol magnatec 10/40 in my smoker.

Graham1961 · 28th December 2009, 22:19

[quote=Typhoon190;437063]I've also had the X-power oil 10w40 in the last 2 changes. Have to say that initially the engine seems noisier than previous oil which I think was Castrol.

That's interesting as i have not used any other make of oil to compare, my engine does not sound "noisy" but it's due a full service in April so i think i will try Castrol or Mobil just to see......One wee question does anybody think there is any advantage using the fully synthetic oil say like castrol edge over the semi-synthetic 10/40 ?

pab · 29th December 2009, 09:08

[quote=GRAHAM1961;437111]

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Originally Posted by Typhoon190

I've also had the X-power oil 10w40 in the last 2 changes. Have to say that initially the engine seems noisier than previous oil which I think was Castrol.

That's interesting as i have not used any other make of oil to compare, my engine does not sound "noisy" but it's due a full service in April so i think i will try Castrol or Mobil just to see......One wee question does anybody think there is any advantage using the fully synthetic oil say like castrol edge over the semi-synthetic 10/40 ?

there is no advantage in using fully synthetic unless it has been used in the car from new.

fully synthetic,with it's cleaning properties help reduce the carbon build up if used in a engine from new.

it can be used in an older engine,use a good quality engine oil flush first.

Graham1961 · 29th December 2009, 12:43

That's good to know as since i change the oil and filter every six month i did not think the fully synthetic (say castrol edge) was worth the extra- I have been using X-parts own oil semi-synthetic 10-40w but i am going over to Mobil 1 10-40w at my next service...........ps I have been using Wynn's engine flush every oil change, but not sure if thats too much.

StevenWilliams · 29th December 2009, 12:45

Is the x-power oil still produced?

If not then surely it's out of date by now..

pab · 29th December 2009, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

That's good to know as since i change the oil and filter every six month i did not think the fully synthetic (say castrol edge) was worth the extra- I have been using X-parts own oil semi-synthetic 10-40w but i am going over to Mobil 1 10-40w at my next service...........ps I have been using Wynn's engine flush every oil change, but not sure if thats too much.

not necessary to use an oil flush every oil change,not if the oil is changed every six months

alliedave999 · 29th December 2009, 13:03

OK thanks all, does anybody know how much will be required to fill properly? Sorry im supplying my own parts to save money...

Dave

pab · 29th December 2009, 13:16

v6 is 5.2 litres..

alliedave999 · 29th December 2009, 13:26

Thanks Pab & Everyone else, when ive got my owners manual through perhaps i wont have to ask so many questions!!

28th December 2009, 21:29	#12
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,393 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	castrol magnatec 10/40 in my smoker. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham. Last edited by bl52krz; 28th December 2009 at 21:29.. Reason: no. it does not smoke.

28th December 2009, 22:19	#13
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Oil for the ZT [quote=Typhoon190;437063]I've also had the X-power oil 10w40 in the last 2 changes. Have to say that initially the engine seems noisier than previous oil which I think was Castrol. That's interesting as i have not used any other make of oil to compare, my engine does not sound "noisy" but it's due a full service in April so i think i will try Castrol or Mobil just to see......One wee question does anybody think there is any advantage using the fully synthetic oil say like castrol edge over the semi-synthetic 10/40 ?

29th December 2009, 12:43	#15
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Oil That's good to know as since i change the oil and filter every six month i did not think the fully synthetic (say castrol edge) was worth the extra- I have been using X-parts own oil semi-synthetic 10-40w but i am going over to Mobil 1 10-40w at my next service...........ps I have been using Wynn's engine flush every oil change, but not sure if thats too much.

29th December 2009, 12:45	#16
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Is the x-power oil still produced? If not then surely it's out of date by now.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

29th December 2009, 13:03	#18
alliedave999 Regular poster MGZT 190+ Celestial Blue Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Herne, Kent Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK thanks all, does anybody know how much will be required to fill properly? Sorry im supplying my own parts to save money... Dave __________________ Spends more time on the forum than perhaps is healthy!

29th December 2009, 13:16	#19
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	v6 is 5.2 litres..

29th December 2009, 13:26	#20
alliedave999 Regular poster MGZT 190+ Celestial Blue Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Herne, Kent Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Pab & Everyone else, when ive got my owners manual through perhaps i wont have to ask so many questions!! __________________ Spends more time on the forum than perhaps is healthy!