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hello all
What engine oil should i use in my 1.9 diesel 2005 berlingo and what gear box oil.
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10/40 semi synthetic for the motor.BV 75/80(synthetic is best) for the gearbox.
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12-02-2012, 08:22 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-02-2012, 08:22 AM by chronyx.)
I had a little trouble finding 75/80 gearbox oil, but Euro Car Parts do a Valvoline one that specifically mentions Peugeot/Citroen. :thumbsup:
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From my C15 days (2005 1.9D) I can say absolutely go for synthetic.It had this from new but I was in the habit of doing oil and filter changes every 6 months.When I put mineral oil in once (approved Total oil on offer from Citroen dealer), it felt like no oil at all - noisier ,less power etc.
I flushed that out and only use it in my chainsaw now.
Returned to synth and hey presto power and quietness restored.
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Synthetic oil is manufactured or 'synthesised'.
And, yes, semi-synthetic (as the name suggests) is a blend of mineral (about 75%) and synthetic (about 25%).
Different base oil and additives (esthers, benzenes, etc) as well as anti-corrosion and anti-foaming agents in differing quanties go to make up the different grades and qualities.
I was involved in the manufacture (amongst other types) of ATF for Honda in Swindon (Civic and CRV), apart from 2 base oils it had 18 other ingredients including Sudan Red which is a food colouring.
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(30-03-2012, 08:25 PM)evdama Wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgmMDtdJ7XM
At what point is he going to realise he should really be switching off the engine.
Wiping it clean wont stop it coming out....
It will eventually stop
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