MX5Ireland

Posted: **Sun, 16 Jun 2013 7:33 +0000**

I have had my mk1 1.8 sitting up for a about 3 or 4 weeks and it has developed a ticking, ive read through other thread and the answer to this always seems to be change the oil and engine flush to sort it out but can anyone tell me if this stuff (http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/store ... 12351#tab3) helps or if its worth getting. I am planning an engine flush and change any advice on brands and oil types?

Posted: **Sun, 16 Jun 2013 8:35 +0000**

Yeah Wynns is good stuff.When you do change the oil use a light oil .5w30 I think is the one and get reasonable quality approx 35e for 5 ltr.

Posted: **Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:22 +0000**

autocheck wrote:Yeah Wynns is good stuff.When you do change the oil use a light oil .5w30 I think is the one and get reasonable quality approx 35e for 5 ltr.

Yeah, i had the same problem and changed over to 5w30...problem sorted..I got a bit of a start when I saw just how light that 5w30 oil is..it nearly pours like water,

John

Posted: **Mon, 17 Jun 2013 3:09 +0000**

Thanks for the advice guys

Posted: **Mon, 17 Jun 2013 5:09 +0000**

You have not been charged for this service.!!!!!

Posted: **Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:51 +0000**

Posted: **Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:41 +0000**

Going to 5w30 could cause the slightly worn oilseals to start gushing out oil. Havent put this to the test but I was warned by my friend whos a mechanic.
I stuck with good old 10w40 GTX Magnatec.

Posted: **Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:19 +0000**

AndyJF wrote:Going to 5w30 could cause the slightly worn oilseals to start gushing out oil. Havent put this to the test but I was warned by my friend whos a mechanic.
I stuck with good old 10w40 GTX Magnatec.

And here we go yet again, back to the good old 'BLACK GUNK' issue stuck on faulty seals and changing to a Fully-Synth oil :mrgreen:

Yes, best keep all that 'BLACK GUNK' on your seals in your engine lads :thumleft:

NOT

Posted: **Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:37 +0000**

Fergus wrote:
AndyJF wrote:Going to 5w30 could cause the slightly worn oilseals to start gushing out oil. Havent put this to the test but I was warned by my friend whos a mechanic.
I stuck with good old 10w40 GTX Magnatec.

And here we go yet again, back to the good old 'BLACK GUNK' issue stuck on faulty seals and changing to a Fully-Synth oil
Yes, best keep all that 'BLACK GUNK' on your seals in your engine lads
NOT

I know a few mechanics like that, nice lads. :mrgreen:

Posted: **Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:45 +0000**

eh , 5w 30 is the recommended oil...................

Posted: **Thu, 14 Jul 2016 2:08 +0000**

Posted: **Thu, 14 Jul 2016 2:10 +0000**

Just saw this right now so :mrgreen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYkg0oDUXs8

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