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Thread Author: Al C87	Replies: 2

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New Fri 2 Sep 11 22:58

Vauxhall - 01 1.6 Oil mix-up - Al C87

Due to having several un-labelled oil containers in my garage i've managed to accidentally mix some 2T motorcycle oil in with my usual car oil, is this a major problem, will I need to drain all the oil or could I get away with using it as it is?

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New Sat 3 Sep 11 00:03

Vauxhall - 01 1.6 Oil mix-up - VxFan

How much oil did you add?
How much oil does your car engine take?
What grade is the oil you put in by mistake?
When is the next oil change due? - can you bring it forward?

Being a Vauxhall of this age, it should have 10w/40 semi synth oil in it.

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New Sat 3 Sep 11 17:36

Vauxhall - 01 1.6 Oil mix-up - Victorbox

Is this 2 stroke oil? To be safe I would drain the sump even if you don't change the oil filter and refill with 10W/40 semi-synthetic, which will be about £13 with a litre spare from Wilkinsons: www.wilkinsonplus.com/car-maintenance/wilko-semi-synthetic-formula-10w-40-motor-oil-5l/invt/0257972/

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