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oilman · 12-06-2008

Originally Posted by Mozzer

Hi I have a 156 2.0 JTS. The local Alfa dealer recommends Selnia Racing 10W60 fully synthetic oil(which I have topped up with since I bought the car five months ago) for the engine.
I spoke to my local independant Alfa specialist and he suggested that semi-synthetic 10W40 (as I used to use in my 146ti 2.0 twin spark) would be ok. He said that he would use this unless the fully synthetic oil was specifically reqested.

Which is correct? Also would using 10W40, which is considerably cheaper, cause damage to thre engine?

According to my book you need the 10w-60, its not giving any other recomendation so I would stick with that.

You could also use the Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60 as an alternative.

Castrol Edge Sport 10W-60

Cheers

Guy.

12-06-2008	#40 (Post Link)
oilman Identity Confirmed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South west Posts: 230 Member car: RX8	Re: Oil advice and recommendations here Originally Posted by Mozzer Hi I have a 156 2.0 JTS. The local Alfa dealer recommends Selnia Racing 10W60 fully synthetic oil(which I have topped up with since I bought the car five months ago) for the engine. I spoke to my local independant Alfa specialist and he suggested that semi-synthetic 10W40 (as I used to use in my 146ti 2.0 twin spark) would be ok. He said that he would use this unless the fully synthetic oil was specifically reqested. Which is correct? Also would using 10W40, which is considerably cheaper, cause damage to thre engine? According to my book you need the 10w-60, its not giving any other recomendation so I would stick with that. You could also use the Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60 as an alternative. Castrol Edge Sport 10W-60 Cheers Guy.