Astra Oil changes

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Sat 12 Feb 2005 11:44
Astra Oil changes - crol
I have a vauxhall astra 1.6 (8 valve version), 2001. I am currently using a ordinary oil, and wondered whether I should be using the synthetic or semi-synthetic. With using the ordinary oil am I damaging the engine? I do however change this every 6,000 miles.
I have seen a discussion thread on the site but cannot find it. Any help would be gratefully received.

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Sat 12 Feb 2005 19:02
Astra Oil changes - Schnitzel
There is an oil thread at the very top of "Technical Matters.'
Refer to your handbook for the correct oil spec.
If you don't have a manual, they can be downloaded at...
vauxhall.co.uk/ownership/indexHub.jhtml

Also, they have oil charts at...
vauxhall.co.uk/ownership/servicing/engineOils.jhtml

Buy tradeclub offer of 4 x 5 litres of the oil you require from the parts desk of your dealer, as it will be half the price or less of anywhere else, including cash and carries etc....
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Sun 13 Feb 2005 16:22
Astra Oil changes - John S
crol

A minimum of semi synthetic is recommended for this engine, meeting ACEA A3, B3 specification. Cold viscosity 0 to 10W, minimum hot viscosity 30. This is all in the handbook. Your vx dealer can no doubt provide just what you need at a very reasonable price.

JS
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Mon 14 Feb 2005 09:59
Astra Oil changes - oilman
You shouldn't be damaging your engine however the minumum of a 10w-40 semi-synthetic would be a better choice.

Cheers
Simon
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