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Hi everyone, i just wanted to ask for any recomendations on which is the best oil to use for my 2.0 cdti sri. Is any brand better than others?
I always use GM oil (but I have lifetime warranty)


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(30:th-Jun-2016, 22:41:14)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]I always use GM oil (but I have lifetime warranty)


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Thanks, theres so many different brands claiming to have better qualities i dont which to buy. Or if theyre all the same
I'm currently using Castrol Magnatec C3.


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shell helix ultra 5w-30 just make sure whatever oil you use it is dexos approved as that is the recommended oil
(1:st-Jul-2016, 21:42:20)tucpal Wrote: [ -> ]shell helix ultra 5w-30 just make sure whatever oil you use it is dexos approved as that is the recommended oil

Stupid question but what is dexos approved?
Dexos2 on the the 2.0cdti


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yes shell helix ultra is dexos2
dexos2 is the type of oil recommended for your engine
so whatever brand you use make sure it say dexos2 approval on it
Nice list [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
Which one to choose...

Shell Helix Ultra AG 5W-30 Dexos2
Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5W30 Dexos2

Both are 5W-30 and Dexos2 but only one (ECT) states it is specifically for DPF, it is quite a bit dearer too lol.
ETC mate thats what i use
(28:th-Dec-2016, 06:09:45)tucpal Wrote: [ -> ]ETC mate thats what i use

Cheers mate, just ordered some from eurocarparts using OIL50 promo code and got 5ltr for £28.