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Engine oil
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18 Oct 2016 08:48 #173681
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Hi again just been to my local motor factor and they say that for my Jimny x reg twin cam it is 10 40 oil is this correct.
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18 Oct 2016 09:05 #173684
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18 Oct 2016 21:56 #173733
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That's great so would you say 10/30 fully synthetic is best option then
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19 Oct 2016 07:45 #173734
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Don't think you need full synthetic but I'm not an expert hopefully someone will confirm what you will need
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19 Oct 2016 17:06 #173738
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i run mine on castrol gtx 10/40 semi synthetic no problems
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20 Oct 2016 06:01 - 20 Oct 2016 06:08 #173751
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Replied by skywalker65 on topic Engine oil
Have a look on eBay for oil. Just picked up 5 litres of Shell Helix semi synthetic for less than £20 delivered
291483415330 Is the eBay number
It's perfectly adequate for the Jimny
You don't need a full synthetic, especially if you do regular oil changes ( mine gets that every 5k with a genuine Suzuki oil filter)
Synthetics oils are best suited to high performance engines and the Jimny is hardly that
291483415330 Is the eBay number
It's perfectly adequate for the Jimny
You don't need a full synthetic, especially if you do regular oil changes ( mine gets that every 5k with a genuine Suzuki oil filter)
Synthetics oils are best suited to high performance engines and the Jimny is hardly that
If in doubt ...... Flat out ??
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20 Oct 2016 06:13 #173752
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That's a good find. I was looking at some Castrol Edge for my Civic yesterday and it
was nearly £50 for 4 litres.
was nearly £50 for 4 litres.
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20 Oct 2016 11:56 #173753
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My Jimny is a Y reg twin cam and I've always used Halfords 10W 40 part synthetic with no problems. I change the oil yearly and drive about 10k miles per year.
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20 Oct 2016 17:39 #173763
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If in doubt ...... Flat out ??
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I think Halfords stuff is rebranded Comma oils.
Might meet the spec etc but I'm not a fan of the stuff. Keep hearing mixed reviews. Rather stick with tried and trusted brands.
I'm a big believer in regular oil changes. Even though modern LL04 oils like the BM has and oil changes at 18k ,it's just far too long which is why the Jim and BM get done every 5k. The BM does get Castrol Edge full synthetic though as its a turbo diesel.
Suppose it's a buy product of fixing high performance expensive motorcycles for a living lol
Might meet the spec etc but I'm not a fan of the stuff. Keep hearing mixed reviews. Rather stick with tried and trusted brands.
I'm a big believer in regular oil changes. Even though modern LL04 oils like the BM has and oil changes at 18k ,it's just far too long which is why the Jim and BM get done every 5k. The BM does get Castrol Edge full synthetic though as its a turbo diesel.
Suppose it's a buy product of fixing high performance expensive motorcycles for a living lol
If in doubt ...... Flat out ??
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24 Oct 2016 20:38 #173876
by kirkynut
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I've used Halfords (Comma) oil for years in many cars with good results and no issues. In the case of the Jimny it's been run on 10w40 semi for years but currently has 5w30 fully synthetic in it as I had some left over from another car I sold and it's quite happy on it.
Mine is a 2000 X plate twin cam.
Kirkynut
Mine is a 2000 X plate twin cam.
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24 Oct 2016 21:12 #173881
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I know its not the specified grade but I have got some 5w-40 fully synthetic left over form my Alfa 159.
can this be used in a 2005 VVT Jimny?
can this be used in a 2005 VVT Jimny?
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25 Oct 2016 05:12 #173885
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I don't see why not. It fits in the grades specified by Suzuki in their manual I believe but don't have a vvt and as vvt often works on oil pressure I'd check the manual.
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