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21-11-2013, 02:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 21-11-2013, 02:27 PM by car306.)
hi
got viscol 10w 40 semi syntheic 4.5l in homebargains but the specification is acea a3/b4 instead of a3/b3 which recommends in haynes manual, will it be ok to use?
car is 97 1.9d xud non turbo
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I never read the acea shit. If its 10w40 and semi synth it'll be fine. Thats my opinion mind, it could well be a load of horse shit.
Doesnt even own a 306.
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Sure it will be fine but out of interest is it not supposed to be 15w40 ?
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i have used 10w 40 the three other times i have serviced the car, only useing castrol magnatec
