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High Mileage Miggys
« on: 23 June 2011, 14:58:38 »
Do i need to change the type of oil i use in my miggy?
Mine is upto 153k now and a few so called experts have said i should use a slightly thicker oil in an engine with this sort of mileage.
I've used VX 10/40 semi for years. Changed it every 5k without fail. Its cheap enough on TC (buy 3 get one free). Just over £40 with 3 oil filters.
Is there any truth in this?
Should i change to 15/30 or something a bit thicker?

confused  :-/
« Last Edit: 23 June 2011, 14:59:21 by tomoco »
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Re: High Mileage Miggys
« Reply #1 on: 23 June 2011, 15:09:00 »
continue with what your doing, 10/40 Semi every 5k is just about perfect, I change mine about every 4k.

Now on 154k, without issues  :y
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Re: High Mileage Miggys
« Reply #2 on: 23 June 2011, 19:09:43 »
The Vx 10w/40 will see you fine regardless of mileage :y
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Re: High Mileage Miggys
« Reply #3 on: 23 June 2011, 19:13:04 »
My 176k MV6 does perfectly fine on GM semi 10/40 ;)
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Re: High Mileage Miggys
« Reply #4 on: 24 June 2011, 07:58:13 »
Likewise as TheBoy
Just stick with genuine GM oils.
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Re: High Mileage Miggys
« Reply #5 on: 24 June 2011, 14:24:39 »
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continue with what your doing, 10/40 Semi every 5k is just about perfect, I change mine about every 4k.

Now on 154k, without issues  :y

154k? Pah!! 203k - biggest job done? ABS ECU repair. Methinks I have a Wednesday car!!

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Re: High Mileage Miggys
« Reply #6 on: 24 June 2011, 15:17:00 »
Thought as much. Gen VX is the best way :y
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Re: High Mileage Miggys
« Reply #7 on: 24 June 2011, 16:38:59 »
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continue with what your doing, 10/40 Semi every 5k is just about perfect, I change mine about every 4k.

Now on 154k, without issues  :y

154k? Pah!! 203k - biggest job done? ABS ECU repair. Methinks I have a Wednesday car!!

Is that all! ;D
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