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Title: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: PAULCDX on 15 July 2013, 23:03:08
Hi,

My Omega is due an Oil and filter change soon. The last owner always used 10w 40 in the oil changes.

Should I continue to use the GM 10W 40 or could I change to the GM 5w 30 Dexos 2 Longlife? Any Good?

Not sure what's the best or correct oil to use, hoping to be pointed in the right direction  ;)


Paul  :y
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: Dazzler on 16 July 2013, 05:27:03
10 40 is what it was created with :y
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: cnj on 16 July 2013, 05:28:13
have always been told to use 10/40 in the omega, and the times that I used 5/40 and fully synth it was almost like a mobile oil change !!
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 July 2013, 07:56:52
Either is fine, but if your sticking to 5k oil changes there's probably not much point using the dexos2 as its a longer life oil. Some here change the oil every 3k !

10w40 semi simf here. As oe btw. :)
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: PAULCDX on 16 July 2013, 09:57:50
Cheers for the replies, I will stick to the 10/40 then.  ;)  :y
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: Shackeng on 16 July 2013, 10:38:38
Cheers for the replies, I will stick to the 10/40 then.  ;)  :y

It is also very good value on TC. £35.97 +VAT  for 4 cans, and even cheaper in 20L drums at £27.95 +. :y
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: PAULCDX on 16 July 2013, 12:30:19
Cheers, I'm going to price up 5ltrs with AndyC as I don't have TC access  :y
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: Shackeng on 16 July 2013, 12:54:30
Cheers, I'm going to price up 5ltrs with AndyC as I don't have TC access  :y

I'm sure someone local to you will have TC. Stokie Pink Daz  perhaps?
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: Dazzler on 16 July 2013, 18:46:44
Try Autovaux :y
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 July 2013, 19:22:13
Try Autovaux :y
Only if you want pattern shite. Their idea of Genuine GM does not match anyone elses.

I will never, ever use them again.
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: Dazzler on 16 July 2013, 19:53:39
The oil in the bottle is genuine enough.
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 17 July 2013, 12:39:40
Try Autovaux :y
Only if you want pattern shite. Their idea of Genuine GM does not match anyone elses.

I will never, ever use them again.

There were a couple of occasions they faithfully promised me genuine, GM packaged and stamped cam cover gaskets, which upon arrival were in clear bags with no packaging, I don't trust them with cam cover gaskets for sure, only go to Andyc for these

Their aux belts are ALWAYS too tight, just a fraction. They fit, at a push, but wouldn't do the tensioner/ancils any good.

They're OK for cambelt kits, and service items, but that's about it really..
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: Dazzler on 17 July 2013, 16:08:34
Try Autovaux :y
Only if you want pattern shite. Their idea of Genuine GM does not match anyone elses.

I will never, ever use them again.

There were a couple of occasions they faithfully promised me genuine, GM packaged and stamped cam cover :y gaskets, which upon arrival were in clear bags with no packaging, I don't trust them with cam cover gaskets for sure, only go to Andyc for these

Their aux belts are ALWAYS too tight, just a fraction. They fit, at a push, but wouldn't do the tensioner/ancils any good.

They're OK for cambelt kits, and service items, but that's about it really..

And oil
Title: Re: Genuine Vauxhall Oil, which one to use?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 17 July 2013, 17:21:29
Try Autovaux :y
Only if you want pattern shite. Their idea of Genuine GM does not match anyone elses.

I will never, ever use them again.

There were a couple of occasions they faithfully promised me genuine, GM packaged and stamped cam cover :y gaskets, which upon arrival were in clear bags with no packaging, I don't trust them with cam cover gaskets for sure, only go to Andyc for these

Their aux belts are ALWAYS too tight, just a fraction. They fit, at a push, but wouldn't do the tensioner/ancils any good.

They're OK for cambelt kits, and service items, but that's about it really..

And oil

Same for Antifreeze, etc..