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Old 20 March 2010, 10:03 AM
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Guys, as you know there a many thread on 'what oil' however i would like an opinion on oil for an older classic

its 16 years old and wonder wether a thicker engine oil is required

does anyone have any experience of what works best for them please

many thanks

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Old 20 March 2010, 11:55 AM
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i use millers 5/40 fully synthetic in mine pal 1995 wrx and the oil temp an pressure is always spot on !



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Old 20 March 2010, 11:56 AM
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i used halfords 10w40 semi.

thats what suabru recomemend and thats what you should continue to use.
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10W 40 all its life ............ doesn't need treacle!
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great thanks for that guys
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