engine oil question ..

**volvoboyt5** · Tuesday 16th June 2009, 20:13

hi , just a quick question regarding engine oil ..
i have 12 litre,s of 05/30 grade oil and i was wondering if it was suitable for my 94 850 turbo ? . and if not.. would it be more suitable in the mr,s 850 tdi (96) ?.. any responce would be greatfully recieved , . cheer,s in advance mike .

**callyuk** · Tuesday 16th June 2009, 20:39

personally i wouldnt put it in either i would say its too thin. wont do any harm but dont think it will last long

**volvoboyt5** · Tuesday 16th June 2009, 20:58

nice one m8 .. thanks for your time ..

**AlanG** · Tuesday 16th June 2009, 21:02

10W40 matey. Not sure about the diesel one though.

**Tomcat** · Tuesday 16th June 2009, 21:45

Gotta agree, that's way to thin to be putting in, you could use it but I wouldn't myself.

**cameron** · Tuesday 16th June 2009, 22:05

Yep agreed, my Oil filler cap says 10W 40 Castrol on it

**polredt5** · Tuesday 16th June 2009, 22:19

Sell it to someone with a Nissan Micra,i used that in my t5 when i was stuck(skint).And 4 days later my big ends were rattling!But everything happens for a reason so they say.I have another T5 now and am well happy with this one.Just i have a t5 for spares now that cost me well into 4 figures,over the space of a year of buying it.So i learnt a lesson about not using the right oil alright,and keep getting reminded every time i look at the car.LOL,Paul..

**volvoboyt5** · Wednesday 17th June 2009, 00:48

thanks for your info guy,s . the last thing i want to do is ruin my engine ..

cheers

**flyingbrick** · Wednesday 17th June 2009, 14:07

Originally Posted by volvoboyt5

hi , just a quick question regarding engine oil ..
i have 12 litre,s of 05/30 grade oil and i was wondering if it was suitable for my 94 850 turbo ? . and if not.. would it be more suitable in the mr,s 850 tdi (96) ?.. any responce would be greatfully recieved , . cheer,s in advance mike .

Most fords & vauxhalls after 2000 use 5w/30 you should be able to shift it mate.