what oil do i use to top up my car. Vaxhall vectra Automatic.

demented_2

Hi This may seem a silly question. I need to top up the oil in my Vaxhall vectra 1.6 6v Automatic car. We have looked at the hand book and are now totally confused. The Motorist accessory shop person, hasn't a clue either. Does anyone have an idea please.
The Garage usually does the oil topping up or changes it for me, however as the garage is closed ( Saturday and Sunday ) and i need to get to work before the garages are open, coming back home when they are shut. I will need to top up the oil. sorry about rabbiting on. Can anyone help please.

molerat

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/GuidedSalesDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10151&categoryId=165581&cm_cr=No+Campaign-_-Web+Activity-_-07-MAR10-OILS-M-1-_-PRODCAT_ESPOTMAIN_165739-_-07-MAR10-OILS-M-1 Input your reg and it should come up with the correct spec of oil.

mikey72

If you mean the engine, any 10-40 semi synthethic will be ok.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_181445_langId_-1_categoryId_165581

or

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_254053_langId_-1_categoryId_165581

demented_2

Thank you Mikey72 and Molerat. your both real stars, it did seem a stupid question, however hubby said that i would need a different sort of oil as i have an automatic car.
Well thanks again. I am now popping off to the car accessory shop to get some, before it closes.

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

If your husband thinks the gearbox makes a difference to the engine oil a vehicle requires, never let him lift the bonnet—ever.

mikey72

demented wrote: »

Thank you Mikey72 and Molerat. your both real stars, it did seem a stupid question, however hubby said that i would need a different sort of oil as i have an automatic car.
Well thanks again. I am now popping off to the car accessory shop to get some, before it closes.

Glad to be of help, there's no such thing as a stupid question, (but sadly there does appear to be a stupid answer above though)

rev_henry

10W 40 is pretty standard and cheap, best bet is possibly Asda or Wilkinsons btw. I would give you some of mine lol, our garage is full of odd bottles of the stuff.