oil for my cdt

bigmark · 2nd June 2009, 21:48

what oil is best to use in my 75 cdt 92,000 miles, and how much does it take is it 5 ltr or more.

thanks mark

EnEnGee · 2nd June 2009, 21:54

Diesel takes Semi synthetic 10w/40 to ACEA A3 and B3.

Approx 6.75 litres (12 pints)

Filter is the typical German type replaceable paper element. Unscrew the plastic cap on the filter housing (behind radiator drivers side above alternator) take out filter, fit new element, replace O ring and screw cap back on. You will need a 36mm A/F socket as the housing is plastic, and will deform if pliers or similar are used.

bigmark · 2nd June 2009, 22:00

thanks for the quick reply.:lol:

GrahamP · 3rd June 2009, 00:56

Make sure you put plenty of paper towel over the alternator to soak any oil spills, they don't like oil.

smcaul · 3rd June 2009, 10:03

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Originally Posted by GrahamP

Make sure you put plenty of paper towel over the alternator to soak any oil spills, they don't like oil.

Or, my favoured technique is to put a couple of double upped carrier bags under the filter housing then take filter out and straight into bags, no mess no fuss!

WeeMan · 3rd June 2009, 13:42

Or cover it with a couple of rags..... AND use the poly bag method!, just changed my alternator and about 80% sure it was me that caused it, massive job easily avoided with these few precautions.

PS..... make sure your dipsticks right in when finished!

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EnEnGee Posted a thing or two CDT Tourer (SORN) & 2.0 V6 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sittingbourne Posts: 1,058 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Diesel takes Semi synthetic 10w/40 to ACEA A3 and B3. Approx 6.75 litres (12 pints) Filter is the typical German type replaceable paper element. Unscrew the plastic cap on the filter housing (behind radiator drivers side above alternator) take out filter, fit new element, replace O ring and screw cap back on. You will need a 36mm A/F socket as the housing is plastic, and will deform if pliers or similar are used.

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bigmark Avid contributor rover 75 saloon cdt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kent Posts: 235 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the quick reply.:lol: