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Old June 20th 04, 07:25 PM
NC
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My 156 was filled with 5W40 at the last service (2000 miles ago). Am I
OK topping this up with CASTROL TWS MOTORSPORT (10W60) ??
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Old June 20th 04, 08:56 PM
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On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:25:53 +0100, NC >, wrote:

>My 156 was filled with 5W40 at the last service (2000 miles ago). Am I
>OK topping this up with CASTROL TWS MOTORSPORT (10W60) ??


As you do not say what engine you have, it is difficult to advise.

Pete
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147 2.0 TS (2002) - Gem Green (her's)
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Old June 20th 04, 09:30 PM
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"NC" > wrote in message news:lylBc.2070$gv5.630@newsfe1-win...
> My 156 was filled with 5W40 at the last service (2000 miles ago). Am I
> OK topping this up with CASTROL TWS MOTORSPORT (10W60) ??


Yes it will be fine.
Next time your car is serviced supply them with the oil you want to use.
Most garages are happy with that if it isn't an oil they normally stock.
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Old June 20th 04, 10:03 PM
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Pete wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:25:53 +0100, NC >, wrote:
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>>My 156 was filled with 5W40 at the last service (2000 miles ago). Am I
>>OK topping this up with CASTROL TWS MOTORSPORT (10W60) ??

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> As you do not say what engine you have, it is difficult to advise.
>
> Pete


sorry, 1.8 petrol.
 




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