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Old May 22, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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What is the best oil for MCS?

Hi NAM members,

I have MCS JCW I want to change my car oil but I am not sure whish oil to use ? My dealer chage the oil by Castrol Magnatec not sure 10W-40 or 5W-40. Can you give me advice ?
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Luys
Hi NAM members,

I have MCS JCW I want to change my car oil but I am not sure whish oil to use ? My dealer chage the oil by Castrol Magnatec not sure 10W-40 or 5W-40. Can you give me advice ?
This topic has been beaten to death so if you do a search, you will
find a boatload of information
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Luys
Hi NAM members,

I have MCS JCW I want to change my car oil but I am not sure whish oil to use ? My dealer chage the oil by Castrol Magnatec not sure 10W-40 or 5W-40. Can you give me advice ?
As Hoonpv said, read.
There lots of info on oil here. Have fun.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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Thank you I will do research
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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You're in Turkey? Really? That is so cool.

Try this NAM thread for oil discussion. It starts off talking about how often to change it, but eventually evolves into what oil to use. Very informative. Also, your owners manual has the manf. recommendations for oil viscosity.

Cheers!
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OPC
You're in Turkey? Really? That is so cool.

Try this NAM thread for oil discussion. It starts off talking about how often to change it, but eventually evolves into what oil to use. Very informative. Also, your owners manual has the manf. recommendations for oil viscosity.

Cheers!
Turkey in the summer comes vey hot 93-105 F
 
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