mobil semi synth in a 95k vtr

1. jware92 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Colwyn Bay/Southend Posts: 608 Mk2 vts VXR engined astra

   #1 24th May 2011, 19:35

   Just brought some Mobil 2000 semi-synthetic 10w40 to go in a T reg vtr. Not sure what oil was in it before. Just wondered if i am likely to have problems with seals or oil consumtion etc? Engine is on 95k. Also does anyone recommend oil flush products? Heard it could cause problems with valve stem oil seals etc?
2. logic_guy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2010 England Posts: 3423

   #2 24th May 2011, 19:59

   Do you know what i do.
   
   Engine flush
   
   New CHEAP oil. Run this for only a few thousand miles (To collect the carbon and gunk). Engine flush this out then i buy Halfords Semi Synthetic and change the oil every 6 months. Regardless of mileage.
   
   Been up and down the M1 + M25 for the last year doing 80MPH. Not one problem!
3. jware92 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Colwyn Bay/Southend Posts: 608 Mk2 vts VXR engined astra

   #3 24th May 2011, 20:16

   ok cheers mate. Was just a bit worried about using semi in a high mileage engine
4. logic_guy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2010 England Posts: 3423

   #4 24th May 2011, 20:38

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jware92 ok cheers mate. Was just a bit worried about using semi in a high mileage engine

   I wouldn't really worry. I have my Punto on 96K. Regular oil change (Every 6 months) and its not let me down, ONCE!
5. Psycho18 Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 west Mids Posts: 1775 Mk1 White VTS

   #5 24th May 2011, 20:40

   If you're going to thrash it always worth going for the fully syn
6. user_28362 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5306 911 Turbo

   #6 24th May 2011, 23:05

   I have a Vts track car 119k I use fully syn 5w 40
   
   Does not use a drop