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Old March 11th 05, 10:55 PM
Paul Woodsford
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"alfistagj" > wrote in message
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>> Popped into my Alfa/Fiat dealer today to get a 5L can of Selena 20K oil
>> for topping up.
>> I didn't realise there was a Fiat version and an Alfa version of the
>> Selena 20K oil.
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>> Can anyone explain the difference, apart from cost that is????
>>

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> There should be no difference.
> Selenia 20K is a SAE 10W-40 full synthetic oil complying to ACEA A3 and
> API SJ specifications.
> I suppose the oil is the same, but the can print is the only difference.
> And, let me guess, the Fiat can is cheaper than the Alfa can!!
>
> Question:
> What the h*** is wrong with your engine that you woul be needing 5 liters
> for topping up??
> If my engine was burning oil that quick, I would change to the cheapest
> DIY store oil immediately (or get the engine fixed)
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My Last 5L can of oil has lasted for 16500 miles, and I still have 1L left,
so 4L/16500 miles from new.
1L/4125 miles or 1L/6638 Km

That's not too bad is it?

Anyway, oil consumption has decreased as the engine beds in.

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Paul Woodsford


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