What oil to buy for a service?

Forgive me for sounding thick, but the last time I did a service on a car you could just use Castrol or Duckhams oils and all would be fine.


Now with newer technology all this has changed.


I am going to do a service on my Renault Megane 1.4 16 valve RT. It states in the owners handbook that 15/40 or 15/50 is reccomended, but I am unable to find a suitable oil at my local outlet. I saw one there that was 10/40 semi-synthetic and conforms to ACEA A3 (that is the one thats recommended). would this be a decent oil for my car please


thanks


voyagerWhat oil to buy for a service?
ask at the renault dealers these days if you pyt the wrong oil in cars it knackers them up.What oil to buy for a service?
Hi ray


The best thing to do is to pop into someone like ATS / Kwik fit centre for around 拢25 they will do just a standard oil and filter for you.


However, if you like to get your hand dirty, like me, then you can pop into Halfords look into the oil guide this will tell you what to use!, noting that Halfords own brand oil is Duckhams as we would know it...


The best thing i have found over the years.. if you have a modern car (few years old or less) fully or semi synthetic oil is best, older car 5- 10, best check with the book, as some use mineral (cheapest) other semi oils. but if yours is a little old, use castrol magnatec, is reasonably cheap, easy to find and a reliable oil, but if you have a few quid, then try fully synthetic oil, castrol edge, the best but at around 拢40-50 for 4 litres. look on eBay its a little cheaper.


hope this helps...
Take a look at Millers Oils web site, brilliant company with superb customer service, they do free analysis of used oil for customers. Cheers, Gizz.