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I understand that you do not like getting under your vehicle. If you intend keeping your vehicle, I would supply your own oil and filter and have some one change the oil and filter once a year. I am not a fan of partial oil changes and would never leave an old oil filter on with a partial oil...

If one lives in a dusty area grease and oil will attract sand,grit and dust resulting in an abrasive compound between the two surfaces and over time create wear. If oil is used gravity will allow the oil to grain out of the hinges. It is much better to use a dry lube. Wd40 is a great product but...

The manufacture may us a dry Teflon spray to prevent dust and stains due to dirt being attracted to grease and oil. When my car was serviced under warranty the dealer used Teflon spray.

I cannot see any issues in using a 5w30 ACEA C3 in this engine.I have used Castrol Edge 5w30 LL in engines that call up a C2 or C3 with zero issues.

Check this out. OEM BULLETIN PSA The Union of the European Lubricant Industry (UEIL) is the umbrella association of the European Lubricants Industry, representing their members and, in particular, the interests of SMEs and independent lubricant companies. To date, the UEIL represents more than...

Use any API,ACEA,ILSAC or JASO that meet C3 specifications and purchase the cheapest on special

If I spend the money on the correct specification oil and use the OEM or well-known oil filter, I will always fit a new sump plug washer. If one skimps on a washer during maintenance what else does one fail to do, a slippery slope indeed.

I use ACEA C3 5W30 either Mobil or Castrol and change oil and filter at the recommended intervals.

You can easily down the production data sheets from many of the oil companies that sell the specification of the oil you require and then choose your favourite brand. In my opinion any brand that meets the international specifications of the total oil would be very much the same. I have...

Your manual states that ACEA A3 may be used. In my Hyundai I use ACEA A3/4 Full synthetic. The brand you use is up to you and what makes feel you warm and fuzzy. Hyundai informed me in an email that they have no preference on mineral oil, semi synthetic or full synthetic if the oil meets the...

Total oil is a very large company and is the oil heavily promoted for Peugeot and Citroen cars. In Australia it can generally only be purchased from Peugeot/ Citroen dealers that are few and far between and at a very high price. I use Mobil 1 ESP formula 5w30, this oil has the approvals for...

That is a very broad brush you have used to insult mechanics, perhaps you are one of those people that have never served a recognised electrical/ mechanical apprenticeship and therefore would not know what a qualified tradesperson would have been taught in relation to oils/fluids.

You appear to have modified your vehicle and in doing so may have altered the oil requirements. Vehicle manufacturers oil specifications and service bulletins for non-modified vehicles should not be ignored, however in your case I would tend to use a C3 5W30. Bear in mind vehicle manufacturers...

I use the oil specification called up in the owner’s manual/workshop manual. If the oil called up required ACEA, API, ILSAC etc, then that is the oil I will use. I am not a chemical engineer unlike some people on this site and therefore am not qualified to determine the use or suitability of...

After using grease and spray lubricants including lithium spray grease for many years, I now use a PTFE dry spray lubricant applied twice a year. I no longer have dirt around my hinges and door frames and the area is much easy to keep clean

If your friend can read, perhaps the attached PDF will convince him. Tell him to Google this and read fully the PDF. 2016 ACEA European Oil Sequences ACEA EUROPEAN OIL SEQUENCES FOR LIGHT-DUTY ENGINES 2021 SERVICE FILL ENGINE OILS for GASOLINE & LIGHT-DUTY DIESEL ENGINES (A/B...

High mileage oils have more to do with environmental waste and less to do with engine protection. It may well be possible for the high mileage oil to give a satisfactory level of protection; however what may come undone if the oil filter is not up to the job during the extended oil change...

Hyundai Australia calls up 5w30 for our conditions. Use any brand you wish that is API, ILSAC or ACEA certified. The temps for most people in Australia would be -3 centigrade to 40 centigrade. I am not married to any brand of oil, certification and specifications are what one should look for.

Hyundai in Australia recommend 5w30 and I use full synthetic A3/B4. The temps that I drive in can be -1 to 40 degrees Centigrade. I am not married to any brand, just use the correct specifications called up in the handbook or better. Hyundai Australia informed me that they have no preference on...