need to top up the oil will 10w-40 be OK?

Travis · Post by **Travis** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:17 am

Hi

I need to top up the oil, not sure what was used at service, will 10w-40 be OK? or should I buy some 10w-30?

Many thanks

Travis

Post by **westonwarrior** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:33 am

If you know who serviced it give them a ring if not I have not heard anything to say you can't mix on top ups.

I have in the past.

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:32 am

Yes ! dosn't really matter 10/40 will be fine.....

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:32 am

Yes ! dosn't really matter 10/40 will be fine.....

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:34 am

why does it do that somtimes ??? defo didn't press the buttons twice ?

baronweetman · Post by **baronweetman** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:45 am

I bet if it was paying out fivers instead of posting comments it wouldn't show up twice

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:25 am

10/40 Is the most common oil used generally, so the chances are the bongo has 10/40 in it anyway. Westonwarriors suggestion on contacting the dealer/mechanic is a good idea if you are a little apprehensive about putting "any old oil" in....

It's refreshing to see this being asked about

It's a different story with the coolant though! Don't mix that stuff!

Not on a bongo!

Northern Bongolow · Post by **Northern Bongolow** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:42 pm

better to find out if its mineral/semi synthetic/or full syth first though, all available in all grades.

Jaws · Post by **Jaws** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:34 am

Travis wrote:Hi

I need to top up the oil, not sure what was used at service, will 10w-40 be OK? or should I buy some 10w-30?

Many thanks

Travis

10w-40 is fine as others have said. 5w-30 is the recommended viscosity according to some sources but since you are only adding 0.5-1 litre to 6 litres (15%) it is quite academic really. Better to have enough oil than worry about what oil although personally I prefer fully synthetic. Just make sure your top up oil is of good quality.

On the other hand why do you need a top up? Should you be looking for a leak?

Travis · Post by **Travis** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:18 am

No top up needed now for a year between services, just being cautious as planning a trip away

Cheers everyone

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