Oil - thoughts and advice

[newguy]

Very sorry if this has been posted before (or many hundreds of times before).

Need to top up the oil in our LCR.
It was serviced in December at a SEAT dealership inlcuding full oil change, filter swap etc. Consequently I don't want or need a full change (or do I?). Phoned the dealership and they said it was filled with Castrol semi-synthetic 5w-40w.

Not sure this sounds right (semi-synthetic??) . In any case what do you guys all use? I don't want to change it all if I can help it, but I obviously don't wanna mix oils and I want the best for her.

So, any advice, recomendations, or general consensus would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks guys.

James

 

[RobM]

That doesn't sound right, as the LCR should have fully synthetic oil.

Have a read of this: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=101989&highlight=LCR+Oil

There are other similar threads around, but that one has a few useful points in it

 

[nibbles]

i top up with castrol edge performance fully synthetic

 

[RobM]

I use Edge in mine, supposed to be very good stuff.

 

[probee]

mobil 1 all the way

 

[newguy]

Cheers guys. Saw Edge and thought it might be good. Either that or Mobil. Suspect that either way, a full change would be best.

 

[RobM]

A full change never hurts. In fact, changing oil between services can go a long way to ensuring your car goes on for as long as possible! I know some people who religiously change their oil half way through the service interval. Worth doing, especially if you can DIY!

 

[fozzybear]

i use valvoline fully synthetic racing oil in my cupra, what i would suggest is on next service get it done and ask for engine flush and that you want fully synthetic oil as replacement oil.

 

[NickSmith]

I was just thinking about this yesterday - I got my LC back from SEAT dealer service, and it specified "Quantam" oil - what the hell is that!!??!! Anyone else seen this on a service slip from SEAT?

I have to get it into a garage for a few bits and bobs soon, so I think I'm gonna take it to a local, reputable garage (http://www.oxfordgarage.co.uk/index.html). Do you think it might be a good idea to get some quality oil in there, while it's in?

 

[cliveyp]

Mine said Magnetec on the reciept after the last service........they do't do a fully synth Magnatec thgouh do they??

 

[flooky]

bit off topic but im going to do a oil change on monday and im not sure about the sump nut washer? can i reuse the washer or do i need to go back and see seat for another? what material are they made from incase i might have some at work?

cheers

 

[Al_G]

I bought some castrol edge should my car ever need topping up! 6,000 miles after the last service and it doesnt look like my LCR has used a drop!