[a1fa]

Hi all. Changed my oil in June and thought i'd give Castrol GTX magnatec a try. It was quieter when i started it up and ran smoother so i was pleased with it. The best thing though is it seems to have slowed my oil loss considerably. My 156 used to drop 1/2 the min max range on the dipstick every 3 weeks (800 miles), now it drops the same every 2 months, so seems to have slowed it down.

 

[David C]

what oil did you use before?

 

[a1fa]

Don't know because it was the first service i've done on it, but the 36000 service was done by an Alfa stealer because it was also a waranty check so your guess would be a good as mine

 

[robf781]

It can't be bad if it's reducing oil consumption. Just as long as it's the right grade.

 

[bazza]

I'd say that the oil grade is likely to be what slowed the leak, not the make.
What grade have you used?

 

[a1fa]

10w40, thats what your meant to use isn't it (or so the halfords flip chart said)?

 

[robf781]

Recommended oil for the 1.8 156 is Selenia 20k (which is is 10w40) so that should be fine.