Engine oil for a 1.2

[BuCkLeY...]

Hi,

Looking to change the oil in my 51 reg 1.2. Checked auto data n says 5w30 yet people say 5w40 is best. Going with castrol magnatec just undecided on what grade. Any help. Thanks

 

[Ethan1996]

Either 5w30 or 40 will do. On a 1.2 I wouldn't bother with Castrol Magnatec personally. Mine lived on Halfords 5w30 for a tenner per 5L and survived. Don't see the point on £40 oil on a cheap 1.2! (No offence!)

 

[..Jack..]

Either 5w30 or 40 will do. On a 1.2 I wouldn't bother with Castrol Magnatec personally. Mine lived on Halfords 5w30 for a tenner per 5L and survived. Don't see the point on £40 oil on a cheap 1.2! (No offence!)

Lots of them are made under licence anyway, I.e. Asda is Comma which I'd use every day of the week.

 

[Ethan1996]

Exactly that.

 

[cat171]

I used Magnatec once in a car, years ago. Never again.

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Castrol was 24 quid so was gonna use. What u guys recommend ? Tbh not cheap but not to expensive either?

 

[..Jack..]

Reserve some Triple QX from Euro Car Parts to pick up in store as it's cheaper online, never had a problem with it

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Reserve some Triple QX from Euro Car Parts to pick up in store as it's cheaper online, never had a problem with it :smile:

Haha halfords suppose to be ok n Asda due to um being made by comma apparently :/ dunno what to put in it hahaha

 

[..Jack..]

Haha halfords suppose to be ok n Asda due to um being made by comma apparently :/ dunno what to put in it hahaha

As long as it's the right grade it'll be fine, oil has to pass tests.

 

[Ethan1996]

Exactly what Jack said. I'd use triple qx or whatever it's called from ecp. Always wanted to try it and the deals look good.

5w30/40 and fully synthetic is what you want.

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Haha I think I might try halfords as they are made by comma n got trade card

 

[Darius]

i ordered renault elf 5w40 fully synthetic for my recent service. £30.17 inc delivery for 5L oil, oil filter, washer

 

[BuCkLeY...]

from?

 

[Darius]

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