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Post by csquire4 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:12 pm

Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 Fully Synthetic

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mobil-1-ESP-F ... 281ac9e515
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Post by LordOxygen » Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:41 pm

Thanks,
I was looking at that Mobil 1 deal and also this one for less money.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pv-98546-gulf ... itres.aspx

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Post by step_change » Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:55 am

Do you guys siphon the oil out or let it out from the drain plug???

Do you flush first and still make sure the engine is hot when doing the change so the oil is more runny? A long time since I did an oil change. Also you change filter EVERY time?
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Post by cj10jeeper » Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:17 am

I always drain as any sludge is at the bottom and I can inspect the drain plug should there be anything metal on it - never is thankfully
Have the engine warm, but not overly hot.
Never bother flushing as I'm changing oil frequently
Always a new filter. Why dirty the new oil?
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Post by LordOxygen » Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:43 am

step_change wrote:Do you guys siphon the oil out or let it out from the drain plug???

Do you flush first and still make sure the engine is hot when doing the change so the oil is more runny? A long time since I did an oil change. Also you change filter EVERY time?
I always drain from the sump with warm oil, and yes always change the filter and sump plug washer, for about a tenner why wouldnt you?

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Post by Fox889 » Thu Mar 23, 2017 2:09 pm

Millers was always my first choice but now we stock Morris of Shrewsbury, age old company & English!
Check Morris' website for the oil they suggest, normally they'll give you a choice.
By the way, Millers have increased their price dramatically, Morris are far cheaper.
As the guy said eRlier, 'ask 10 people & you'll get 10 different answers' how true.
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