Any preference with regards engine oil for my 2003 3.0i? Am sure this will have discussed many times before, aplogies in advance. :roll:
What oil?
- Thread starter DaveZ4richardson
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I use Castrol Edge 0w-30 fully synthetic 
Depending on the mileage of your car, if it's over say 50k then I would be using a fully synthetic 5w-40 rather than the 5w-30. Personally I use Petronas Syntium, if it's good enough for AMG and Mercedes formula 1...
The reason for the different grade is that some m54 engines can use a little between changes. Mine used to use maybe 400ml between changes, but uses none in the 5w-40. I haven't noticed an increase in fuel consumption either.
Mike
The reason for the different grade is that some m54 engines can use a little between changes. Mine used to use maybe 400ml between changes, but uses none in the 5w-40. I haven't noticed an increase in fuel consumption either.
Mike
Ducklakeview said:
Hi Mike
Its just hit 60k miles. It had an inspection 2 when i bought it in April at 54k miles. Its stood for 3 weeks in the garage, i checked the oil at the weekend and it was above the minimum level. I would imagine the oil could just need warming up as amber light came on very briefly. Coolant temperature gauge was where it should be (midway).
Cheers too Marlon.
Dave
I opted for the Petronas Syntium 5W-40, only needed around half a litre, although when I checked the oil again it looked a little dirty, considering it was changed 6 months ago, will do and oil and filter change over the winter months, in preparation of my French road trip next year.