Oil & Filter Questions

[Bex88]

Hi all,

I've got a 2001 (Y) clio 1.2 Sport 16v, done 100,800 miles and I want to do a oil and filter change (not done one myself before). I know 10w 40 has been used in it but I'm just looking on eurocarparts, Castrol 4 litre is semi synth and there's Shell Helix which is a bit cheap and just says Synthetic, would it be better to go with semi or fully?

Also, there seems to be a mix of filters on there.. some paper insert looking ones and others that are what I'd call normal looking filters - black plastic ones. Does anyone know which type mine will have or if there is an easy way to find out?

Thanks

 

[Fred@BTM]

Oil - its upto you and your pocket, you can use either 10W40 semi (cheaper normally) or the better 5W40 fully syn

oil filter you'll need to check, turn the steering full lock left and look behind the drivers front wheel (take a pic and post it if you want)

 

[Ethan1996]

As Fred said, fully synth oil is better and allows you to go longer between oil changes, and there are two types either paper or filter, it can be seen through the wheel arch from the drivers side.

 

[Bex88]

Heya, Thanks for your help!

I had a look myself but wasn't sure what/where to look so I've taken a pic if it's of any help?

 

[Fred@BTM]

need to angle the camera right a bit!

 

[Bex88]

need to angle the camera right a bit!

Oh haha I'll try again.

 

[Bex88]

Ah I think I see it, the black, ribbed thing?