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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => DIESEL => Topic started by: aik2ka4 on September 11, 2023, 00:46:42

Title: What oil viscosity to use at 240k on ODO
Post by: aik2ka4 on September 11, 2023, 00:46:42

Hi guys

I have got a 2008 1.6 diesel Auto

Can someone confirm what engine oil to use at 240,000 on ODO?
I have gone though the manual and could not find this specific info.
Thanks

Title: Re: What oil viscosity to use at 240k on ODO
Post by: josh1990 on September 12, 2023, 23:44:46

Is it burning oil? Is it leaking oil? If neither, then continue to use oil specified in the manual.

Title: Re: What oil viscosity to use at 240k on ODO
Post by: i30bluedrive on June 30, 2024, 13:05:40

I think the general consensus is to use a higher viscosity oil with high mileage vehicles. That being said, if it's not burning oil continue using what you would normally use/factory fill. I have a 2014 1.6 crdi and I am using Total Quartz Ineo MC3 5w30 which is a low SAPS oil recommended by Hyundai/Kia, I pay about £35-40 for 5 litres and have had no issues using it.

Title: Re: What oil viscosity to use at 240k on ODO
Post by: william on July 01, 2024, 11:07:06

I have a high mileage (556,500km) i30 I use 5w-30 in the cooler months and 10w-30 in the warmer months. And change around the 10,000 km mark. I have been thinking of changing the oil at 7,500km if we are doing shorter and stop start trips.