Skimmy237 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hi, my oil needs topped up in my glanza v and I don't have a clue what oil to use like 10w-30 and stuff and fully or part synthetic ?What will I top it up with?Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 10w40 semi-synthetic is the most common choice on a stock motor. We have oil in stock if you need any. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Ok so what happens if I top it up with 5w-30 ? Or will I just get 10w-40? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I'd do a full oil and filter change if you haven't already. You've recently bought the motor ae ? God knows the last time it was changed. Could save your engine in the long run dude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 I'd do a full oil and filter change if you haven't already. You've recently bought the motor ae ? God knows the last time it was changed. Could save your engine in the long run dude.Yea it's getting changed ASAP man but this is just to top it up justnow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Oh and I have a receipt that the oil was changed 4 months ago ? Along with the belts and such like, but I will still change the filter and oil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Just letting you know bud, i'm having to change the engine in my GT because of oil related failure caused by some muppet in the past not changing oil.The sticker on the underside of my bonnet says, 10w30 but most folk run 10w40 with no issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Just letting you know bud, i'm having to change the engine in my GT because of oil related failure caused by some muppet in the past not changing oil.The sticker on the underside of my bonnet says, 10w30 but most folk run 10w40 with no issues.Yea yea I'm not biting your head off or that ! Thanks alot for lettin me know man but going to just top it up just now Ok thanks alot Better safe than sorry eh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 How far down the dipstick is it? It shouldn't burn much oil especially if its been changed 4 months ago! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broony Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 How far down the dipstick is it?It shouldn't burn much oil especially if its been changed 4 months ago!I was thinking that, and chances are it bee changed with shite, i use 5 -30w fully synthetic ester oil for winter and 5-40w for summer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan-4E-FTE Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) im using 10W40 full synthetic oil or 5W40 full syntheticNo oil burning what so ever! Ive heard that with a turbo engine you need to have full and not half synthetic Edited December 22, 2012 by Bryan-4E-FTE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 It's just down a bit man just topping it up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Only use semi sythetic in a standard engine these are old engine and synthetic oil isnt designed for the low tolerances of old engine. They are fine if your forged but you need a semi for a standard engine.Ive tried loads and found mobil 1 super 2000 10w40 lasted longest before it thinned out. Its mainly down to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Aw ok thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 5w30 or 5w40 would be ideal for this weather if you plan on using it in the cold months. Offers greater start up protection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Ok thanks I will stick that in then thanks alot for all the help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Gold Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Just serviced mine..Toyota genuine oil in 5w30 Semi Synth was only £22!!...Do yourself a BIG favour & buy a proper oil filter socket/cup...there only a fiver & its really easy to change the filter with them!..providing you already have a 3/8's ratchet!...It took me over 10 minutes before i got one of those, fiddling around with a strap & mole grips!!....don't overtighten!!. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Just serviced mine..Toyota genuine oil in 5w30 Semi Synth was only £22!!...Do yourself a BIG favour & buy a proper oil filter socket/cup...there only a fiver & its really easy to change the filter with them!..providing you already have a 3/8's ratchet!...It took me over 10 minutes before i got one of those, fiddling around with a strap & mole grips!!....don't overtighten!!. Ok mate sounds good to me !Thanks for the tip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Toffinator Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Fully synthetic all the way, Its a better oil in every margin apart from price, and modern oils arent just designed for modern engines, all i run in the glanza is 5w40 fully synthetic and it doesnt drink a drop beetween oil changes, check it everyweek and it never moves, they wont drink oil unless there well worn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sportif 4efte Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Im going to try Hks 10w35, hope it don't let me down,Unsure if its the right choice but its between 10w30 and 10w40 and decent price for 5 liters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamiemce Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 How much engine oil is needed for these cars? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 How much engine oil is needed for these cars? Exactly or how much do you buy? A 4ltr can will be plenty and leave some over for top ups Think its about 3.2 but dont quote me on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamiemce Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Yeah was just needing a rough amount so I know how much to buy, will be going by the dipstick fill line Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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