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Mr Hagon

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Re: Oil change-whats the best oil to use?
« Reply #45 on: 09 April 2008, 14:33:34 »
Hmmm.  Perhaps the best option for the future is to source the oil myself to ensure I get something decent put in for the future.

Why a Vx stealer wouldn't use Vx branded oil sounds silly, unless of course they use cheaper products bought in bulk.

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Re: Oil change-whats the best oil to use?
« Reply #46 on: 09 April 2008, 14:46:23 »
I use the Vauxhall Semi synthetic and because its so cheap change it every 4 months or so ;)
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Re: Oil change-whats the best oil to use?
« Reply #47 on: 09 April 2008, 14:52:01 »
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Hmmm.  Perhaps the best option for the future is to source the oil myself to ensure I get something decent put in for the future.

Why a Vx stealer wouldn't use Vx branded oil sounds silly, unless of course they use cheaper products bought in bulk.

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Think you have answered your own question there!
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Re: Oil change-whats the best oil to use?
« Reply #48 on: 09 April 2008, 15:02:32 »
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Hmmm.  Perhaps the best option for the future is to source the oil myself to ensure I get something decent put in for the future.

Why a Vx stealer wouldn't use Vx branded oil sounds silly, unless of course they use cheaper products bought in bulk.

Mr Hagon

... And then recommend a 20k service interval (on later cars)  :o

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