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neo265 · 16-07-2005, 12:46

Ive just picked my LCTDI up from the garage and the guy has used "Fully Synthetic" Long Life Vauxhall 5w30w oil. Should I be taking it back? Im quite worried.

Bezzer · 16-07-2005, 13:20

I would take it back. I had a similar problem with mine. Took it to a new Seat Dealer, who also deal in Vauxhalls, for an oil change. They used a semi-synth non-Seat standard oil. When I phoned them they didn't seem to know which oil should have been used but after checking with Seat they took the car back, did a full engine flush and changed the oil for the proper stuff.

neo265 · 16-07-2005, 15:09

I took it back and bought some Millers XFE-PD 505 01 oil. He put the new oil in and refunded me the difference plus some extra. Happy now.

Got the Oil for £21.99. Good price?

*muddyboots* · 16-07-2005, 17:01

Yep that sound about right for Millers.

neo265 · 18-07-2005, 09:39

Not used the car much this weekend, did an oil level check last night and its been over filled by about 1cm on the dipstick. Anything to worry about?

Anyone know what make parts are used for servicing?.....filters etc.

*basstard* · 18-07-2005, 14:14

The extra oil is not good in a diesel.
And the extra will pour in the exhaust system with a threat of cloggin the cat,,,
Now don't go mental mate, but try to take some oil out.

damn garages,,,

neo265 · 19-07-2005, 18:33

How will it pour into the exhaust when it is stored in the sump? Does the extra oil backsplash pass the piston rings into the chamber?

*muddyboots* · 19-07-2005, 18:46

More likely it'll get blown out of the crankcase ventilation system, which vents into the inlet tract - where it combines with soot from the exhaust gas recirculation to clog up your inlet...

That's my guess anyway

*basstard* · 19-07-2005, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo265

How will it pour into the exhaust when it is stored in the sump? Does the extra oil backsplash pass the piston rings into the chamber?

Really dunno but that's what's written in the factory manual,,,

16-07-2005, 12:46	#1
neo265 Full Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 180	Oil worries Ive just picked my LCTDI up from the garage and the guy has used "Fully Synthetic" Long Life Vauxhall 5w30w oil. Should I be taking it back? Im quite worried. __________________ Red mk2 Leon FR TDI - going soon. Black Golf GT TDI - arriving soon.

16-07-2005, 13:20	#2
Bezzer Full Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bradford Posts: 89	I would take it back. I had a similar problem with mine. Took it to a new Seat Dealer, who also deal in Vauxhalls, for an oil change. They used a semi-synth non-Seat standard oil. When I phoned them they didn't seem to know which oil should have been used but after checking with Seat they took the car back, did a full engine flush and changed the oil for the proper stuff. __________________ Mark Ibiza Cupra 160 - Now with a little drop of revo

16-07-2005, 15:09	#3
neo265 Full Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 180	I took it back and bought some Millers XFE-PD 505 01 oil. He put the new oil in and refunded me the difference plus some extra. Happy now. Got the Oil for £21.99. Good price? __________________ Red mk2 Leon FR TDI - going soon. Black Golf GT TDI - arriving soon.

16-07-2005, 17:01	#4
muddyboots Still hanging around Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 5,813	Yep that sound about right for Millers. __________________ www.seat-ibiza-mk4.co.uk ~ ~ ~ UKselfbuild.com

18-07-2005, 09:39	#5
neo265 Full Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 180	Not used the car much this weekend, did an oil level check last night and its been over filled by about 1cm on the dipstick. Anything to worry about? Anyone know what make parts are used for servicing?.....filters etc. __________________ Red mk2 Leon FR TDI - going soon. Black Golf GT TDI - arriving soon.

18-07-2005, 14:14	#6
basstard Dropping Cogs is Useless Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roma, Italia Posts: 2,806	The extra oil is not good in a diesel. And the extra will pour in the exhaust system with a threat of cloggin the cat,,, Now don't go mental mate, but try to take some oil out. damn garages,,, __________________ 2007 LS7Y Leon Sport TDI 140\|GT1749VB\|Custom Remap\|Full Red Leather Retrim\|18" BBS Speedline RS866\|Audi TT Short-Shifter\|OEM Xenons\|Cupra Front Bumper

19-07-2005, 18:33	#7
neo265 Full Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 180	How will it pour into the exhaust when it is stored in the sump? Does the extra oil backsplash pass the piston rings into the chamber? __________________ Red mk2 Leon FR TDI - going soon. Black Golf GT TDI - arriving soon.

19-07-2005, 18:46	#8
muddyboots Still hanging around Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 5,813	More likely it'll get blown out of the crankcase ventilation system, which vents into the inlet tract - where it combines with soot from the exhaust gas recirculation to clog up your inlet... That's my guess anyway __________________ www.seat-ibiza-mk4.co.uk ~ ~ ~ UKselfbuild.com

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