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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: el_flechador on August 15, 2008, 11:02:40 PM

Title: what kind of oil for 1600dp in a van??
Post by: el_flechador on August 15, 2008, 11:02:40 PM

just wondering what type of oil you folks would use in the above situation, im not sure if the extra weight of the van would make the engine work any harder and therefore run a bit hotter , and if so would it make much of a difference??

Ta

Title: Re: what kind of oil for 1600dp in a van??
Post by: Bruce on August 17, 2008, 12:11:15 AM

What are your existing oil temps?

Title: Re: what kind of oil for 1600dp in a van??
Post by: el_flechador on August 17, 2008, 10:19:56 PM

I would  need a gauge to answer that ................. im sorted now thanks, though

Title: Re: what kind of oil for 1600dp in a van??
Post by: egspot on August 19, 2008, 08:45:39 AM

Quote from: el_flechador on August 17, 2008, 10:19:56 PM

I would  need a gauge to answer that ................. im sorted now thanks, though

Get a meat one from IGA. Stick it into the oil dip stick for a few swconds. it may give you an idea.