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Tenaciousdc1978 · 06-05-2007, 21:54

Hi,

The nice people who i bought my rover 45 off didn't supply me with an owners handbook and i'm a little confused as to which grade of engine oil i should be using.

All help appreciated.

Cheers

Dave

Stu · 06-05-2007, 21:59

Assuming it is the petrol variant.

10w40 Semi Synthetic.

Tenaciousdc1978 · 06-05-2007, 22:06

yeah its the 1.4 impression S model, 2001 Y reg

Stu · 06-05-2007, 22:07

Then as above.

Tenaciousdc1978 · 06-05-2007, 22:08

Great, cheers for your help mate

Dave

Stu · 06-05-2007, 22:10

No problem.

Going to do the change yourself?

The engine holds 4.5 litres exactly with a filter change. I'd suggest only using a genuine filter and replacing the sump plug washer at the same time.

Tenaciousdc1978 · 06-05-2007, 22:24

just want to top it up at the moment. will be taking the car in for a cam belt change soon and probably a service as the nice people who i got the car off last may didn't service it either.

gazza487 · 07-05-2007, 06:57

AS said before I'd change the oil myself after reading this..

http://www.autoair.co.uk/Filters.htm

It's not the same filter as your rover but it is the same as mine - I was rather shocked -- so went straight off to honda! BUY OEM as even the unipart ones look to be identical to halfords ones (admittedly not the worst but for £3 extra not worth it)

ZS addict · 07-05-2007, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazza487

AS said before I'd change the oil myself after reading this..

http://www.autoair.co.uk/Filters.htm

It's not the same filter as your rover but it is the same as mine - I was rather shocked -- so went straight off to honda! BUY OEM as even the unipart ones look to be identical to halfords ones (admittedly not the worst but for £3 extra not worth it)

What a great website. When I change my filter I may well pull it apart to compare. Anybody done this aleady with the oem filters.

ashy · 07-05-2007, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

No problem.

Going to do the change yourself?

The engine holds 4.5 litres exactly with a filter change. I'd suggest only using a genuine filter and replacing the sump plug washer at the same time.

Whenever 'I' recommend changing the washer as part of the routine I always get challenged on it?

Stu · 07-05-2007, 10:59

Not by me you won't have been.

Religiously replaced when I have it done. Some people don't deem it necessary but it costs next to nothing (if they don't just give you one) to do.

Rover_King · 07-05-2007, 11:24

Think I'll get a genuine MG Rover oil filter for my dads car for the next oil change. Its got a Fram one on it I think.

gazza487 · 07-05-2007, 17:21

After that read I'm never using filters from a factors now. Honda charged me £10 plus a sump plug washer(evil aluminium things) for nowt thrown in. Cannot moan at that as halfords one was £6.99 with no washer.

Plus I wondered why the frauds filter was a pig to fit... its wider than the oem so it gets in the way of the alternator more easily hence my issues. A big up as the filter is hidden on the D series. K's are alot nicer job-buy quality, seems to save pennies in the long run

IceFeniks · 16-05-2007, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

Assuming it is the petrol variant.

10w40 Semi Synthetic.

when i went to the garage they've put Full Synthetic in the car...
Is that a problem ?

mercodus · 14-11-2009, 18:39

I've just treated mine to Mobil Super S 10/40.. Seems happier for it.

Stu · 14-11-2009, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceFeniks

when i went to the garage they've put Full Synthetic in the car...
Is that a problem ?

Shouldn't cause an issue, but best to go back to the right stuff at the next change.

I would also question why the garage used fully synth other than to charge you more. Makes me question what else they do to up the bill.

Aries1604 · 14-11-2009, 21:15

Another old thread resurrected.

Not that it matters, except the answer (by admin) to the 2 & 1/2 year old question is not now relevant.

mercodus · 14-11-2009, 21:17

I replied because there was a post dated today that has now been deleted asking for a suggestion of brand of oil..it would of been post 15 and my post was 16 but now 15

BIGGUNS · 14-11-2009, 22:55

Quote:

and replacing the sump plug washer at the same time.

becoming less of an issue, with so many garages vacuuming the oil out.

06-05-2007, 21:54	#1
Tenaciousdc1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Car: Rover 45 Posts: 39	Rover 45 engine oil Hi, The nice people who i bought my rover 45 off didn't supply me with an owners handbook and i'm a little confused as to which grade of engine oil i should be using. All help appreciated. Cheers Dave

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mercodus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Car: Avensis VVT-i Posts: 27,612	I replied because there was a post dated today that has now been deleted asking for a suggestion of brand of oil..it would of been post 15 and my post was 16 but now 15 Last edited by mercodus; 15-11-2009 at 07:56.

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Tenaciousdc1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Car: Rover 45 Posts: 39	yeah its the 1.4 impression S model, 2001 Y reg

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Tenaciousdc1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Car: Rover 45 Posts: 39	Great, cheers for your help mate Dave

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Tenaciousdc1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Car: Rover 45 Posts: 39	just want to top it up at the moment. will be taking the car in for a cam belt change soon and probably a service as the nice people who i got the car off last may didn't service it either.

07-05-2007, 06:57	#8
gazza487 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Car: 45 Diesel saloon Posts: 2,579	AS said before I'd change the oil myself after reading this.. http://www.autoair.co.uk/Filters.htm It's not the same filter as your rover but it is the same as mine - I was rather shocked -- so went straight off to honda! BUY OEM as even the unipart ones look to be identical to halfords ones (admittedly not the worst but for £3 extra not worth it)

07-05-2007, 11:24	#12
Rover_King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Car: Rover 45 1.8 Connoisseur Posts: 9,726	Think I'll get a genuine MG Rover oil filter for my dads car for the next oil change. Its got a Fram one on it I think.

07-05-2007, 17:21	#13
gazza487 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Car: 45 Diesel saloon Posts: 2,579	After that read I'm never using filters from a factors now. Honda charged me £10 plus a sump plug washer(evil aluminium things) for nowt thrown in. Cannot moan at that as halfords one was £6.99 with no washer. Plus I wondered why the frauds filter was a pig to fit... its wider than the oem so it gets in the way of the alternator more easily hence my issues. A big up as the filter is hidden on the D series. K's are alot nicer job-buy quality, seems to save pennies in the long run

14-11-2009, 18:39	#15
mercodus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Car: Avensis VVT-i Posts: 27,612	I've just treated mine to Mobil Super S 10/40.. Seems happier for it.

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