matsfgxr6turbo Member 388 Member For: 14y 7m 15d Posted 10/05/13 12:12 PM Share Posted 10/05/13 12:12 PM sorry strokers I meant 5w 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenDoCo I'm getten too old for this s**t Bronze Donating Members 4,509 Member For: 11y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: A big bridge over a river in South Australia Posted 05/06/13 08:06 AM Share Posted 05/06/13 08:06 AM When I do the oil and filter in a few weeks, is it a good idea to use an engine flush as I haven't a clue what oil has been used in the past (b4 I bought it) even though the cap and as far as I can get my finger in the old gal, seem clean ?? It does have a Havoline sticker on the windscreen but who knows what's been used.. Also, if price is no issue - within reason - which oil (brand & SAE) would you guys suggest for a 10/2010 fg that is driven every day but not far now that it's winter.Turn it on, drive 5 or 10 minutes and that's it. Town where I live isn't real big and I might do that 2 or 3 times a day and the engine doesn't get a chance to warm up properly. Book says oil must be SJ/CF (not 1 or other by itself) that is 15-40 but really would like to hear what you think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinr33 Donating Members 964 Member For: 13y 1m 4d Posted 05/06/13 09:05 AM Share Posted 05/06/13 09:05 AM A flush is a good idea even if it looks clean especially if they mixed oils before brands etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjaz Donating Members 1,841 Member For: 15y 9m 13d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 05/06/13 09:13 AM Share Posted 05/06/13 09:13 AM I have never done a flush but it couldn't hurt I guess if you got the time and money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinr33 Donating Members 964 Member For: 13y 1m 4d Posted 05/06/13 10:48 AM Share Posted 05/06/13 10:48 AM $10-$25 for the flush depending on brands chuck it in old oil before oil change run 5-15 minutes at idle and dump it, nothing hard work mate hardest part is opening and closing the rocker cover rest is same as normal oil change.I do a flush every 2-3 oil changes keeps everything a lot cleaner you could do a flush every change if you wanted to. I recommend it to anyone who buys 2nd hand to do it first oil change as who knows what garbage oil and brands they mixed in prior.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuckSqueezeBangBlow ʎǝʞuoɯ ɹoıuǝs Donating Members 1,808 Member For: 15y 9m 5d Gender: Male Posted 05/06/13 11:22 AM Share Posted 05/06/13 11:22 AM Book says oil must be SJ/CF (not 1 or other by itself) that is 15-40 but really would like to hear what you think.Sx = petrol spec (s for spark ignition)Cx = diesel spec (c for compression ignition)I think SN and CJ are the latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenDoCo I'm getten too old for this s**t Bronze Donating Members 4,509 Member For: 11y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: A big bridge over a river in South Australia Posted 05/06/13 01:35 PM Share Posted 05/06/13 01:35 PM Excellent......it will get a good flush. Thanks heaps for that.What about type (brand etc.) of oil, considering how I use it?Cheers for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsd112 Donating Members 604 Member For: 14y 16d Gender: Male Location: Penrith Posted 06/06/13 06:20 AM Share Posted 06/06/13 06:20 AM mate I run penrite full synthetic ten tenths 10w-40. seems good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuckSqueezeBangBlow ʎǝʞuoɯ ɹoıuǝs Donating Members 1,808 Member For: 15y 9m 5d Gender: Male Posted 06/06/13 12:01 PM Share Posted 06/06/13 12:01 PM Amsoil 10w40 premium protection full synth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednose RNS10S Donating Members 2,229 Member For: 18y 1m 5d Gender: Male Posted 06/06/13 01:33 PM Share Posted 06/06/13 01:33 PM ^^^agreed big fan of the Amsoil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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