Xenonman Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 Is it ok to use Castrol GTX5 Magnatec on the Pumpe Duese Diesel engines, the rating is SAE 10W-40 * API SL/CF * ACEA A3/B3 * VW-Norm 505 00? Quote
seatkid Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 No. You need a VW505.01 spec oil, see http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/Forum/index.php?showtopic=1398 for further discussion. Quote
Xenonman Posted February 7, 2004 Author Report Posted February 7, 2004 Thanks for that, seeing as I live in Germany, I shouldn't have any prob getting VW 505.01 oil. <_< Quote
Guest 2MPV Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 I have always used Mobil 1, and seem to getter better MPG and minimal oil use.It's only Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 Magantec 505.00 is NOT suitable for PD engines; call the Castrol technical helpline (number is on the oil packs) for more info. Quote
Xenonman Posted February 8, 2004 Author Report Posted February 8, 2004 Don't worry Ivor, I haven't put any in.I think I will nip to the ford garage and get a litre of the proper stuff for topping up. Quote
Guest SA Intruder Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 Considering where you are, go to VW instead... Quote
Xenonman Posted February 8, 2004 Author Report Posted February 8, 2004 Trouble is SA, they are more expensive that Ford but i suppose i could get the German 16% tax if the price is over Quote
Guest SA Intruder Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 Ahh, yes. Well that scuppered that theory! Quote
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