JTS 2 lt engine oil query

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Helena - 01 Mar 2005 11:09 GMT

Thanks to the people who replied. I was able to get through to my garag
early the next morning and ascertain that my car uses 10/40 synthetic.

Thanks again.

Helena

Helena Wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I just checked the oil level on my car and found it low. I want to to
> up before I use the car again, as it was below the minimum mark. Doe
> anybody know which oil I should be using? PLEASE?!!
>
> The car is a 2lt JTS, 02 plate, petrol model.
>
> Also, as this is a top up, and I don't even know what oil was use
> before (by Alfa dealers in Amersham), what risks am I running if I mi
> part synthetic with fully synthetic?
>
> It's Sunday and everywhere is closed.......
>
> Any help will be gratefully received.
>
> Thank you ,
>
> Helen

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Helena

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Noni - 06 Mar 2005 16:08 GMT

Hi, your garage is WRONG! For the JTS engine 10W60 is recommended. The
three dealers I've been visiting for repairs told me that and it's
also known at the Dutch 156-club. I also recommend having 1 liter of
spare oil in the boot just in case. Mine uses 1 liter of oil for every
2000kms!

>Thanks to the people who replied. I was able to get through to my garage
>early the next morning and ascertain that my car uses 10/40 synthetic.
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>> Helena

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