Type of oil

[I’m Helen Love-my-Zed3]

Morning everyone,

Such a basic question but it’s been a long time….

Z3. 2.2. 2002. I can never remember what type of oil and my light has come on. 5/30? Need to get some…. Always have a complete brain block over this and haven’t filled it for ages.

Thanks so much!

 

[ktnez99]

You do know that it needs oil all the time, don’t you?!? And water?!?

 

[I’m Helen Love-my-Zed3]

You do know that it needs oil all the time, don’t you?!? And water?!?

Long story!

 

[ktnez99]

Long story!

It won’t be a long story for your Z without oil and/or water. Check to see if there are any online manuals you can use to help you maintain your Z.

 

[AntStark]

5W30 or 5W40 is fine for your Zed.

 

[I’m Helen Love-my-Zed3]

Thanks for that Ant.

 

[samuel_m]

Are you doing a top-up a full oil change?

I’d say 5W-30 too.

 

[mwpe]

The original oil was 0W 30 fully synthetic but with a high mileage, I have changed to 5W 30.

 

[Stevo7682]

Here am i going to muddy the water
Yes i would also say 5w 30 but would add make sure its a suitable oil for your engine.
In my work we have around 10 different types of 5w 30 for different types of engine petrol and diesel.
For just top up its less important but for a full change the right type would be required
Just as an example
I have a Peugeot to do an oil change on
this is the Mobil oil to go in it as you can see its a 5w 30 but for Peugeot / Citroën engines.

Stephen.

 

[AntStark]

^ that’s true..make sure it’s fully synthetic and also if you look on the back it should say which manufacturers it is compatible with. For a Zed you want Longlife-01 LL-01 or LL-04.
Modern cars are more sensitive to the oil you use particularly those with wet cam belts.

 

[Shelly]

 

[1955Davidr]

Far too many oils to choose from, in my day it was Duckhams 20/50 every time.

 

[Pond]

I use 5w/40 in my M54 engine (same as the OP, just different displacement) as it is getting old (like me).

I used Millers last time but have noticed it doesn't look too tricky considering it has done all of 200 miles since changing (2 years though).

The 'rule of thumb' is that any oil is better than no oil!