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Potential incorrectly serviced car caused failure
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Sheramber - I'll check when I'm at home, still at work. I have Haynes at home0
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I would push FIAT on this, especially if it's under some warranty. Being a 60 plate is it still under some warranty?0
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Think you'd probably need a bit more than that.probably caused by the wrong oil
Sounds like the fiat garage are fobbing you off.0 -
Those engines need a pretty specific oil. There is usually some leeway in oil weight, but it's the specification (I.e. additives) that has to be correct to ensure the oil meets the manufacturer's specifications and approval.
If it was mine, personally I'd try an oil change with the correct oil and see how it went, but as it's broken down, it already looks like it's too late to try that.0 -
Very unlikely, since 60 plate is coming up to 7 years old. If it's been serviced outside the dealer chain, then it's unlikely any Fiat approved-used warranty would be valid, and you'll not get any goodwill coverage.I would push FIAT on this, especially if it's under some warranty. Being a 60 plate is it still under some warranty?0 -
Usually the problem with oil is when you put a thicker one in than recommended, not a thinner one.This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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Usually the problem with oil is when you put a thicker one in than recommended, not a thinner one.
Both are just as bad really.
If it's too "thin", then the oil pump fails to get the oil pressure up and oil pressure is vital.“I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an a** of yourself.”
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The difference between 0w30 and 5w40 is minimal, especially in something that's relatively lightly used in the UK climate, where the oil will never really get hot anyway.
5w40 on a long hard journey in a hot climate will get MUCH thinner than 0w30 in a UK pootlemobile.0 -
As above. The difference between a decent branded oil of 0/30 and 5/40 will be neglible. Unless you drive flat out across the desert where a 40 oil will be better than a 30 oil. Or sub zero temperatures in the double figures. Then a 0 oil will be better than a 5 oil.
Unless your at the extremes then it wont have made any difference. A cheaper brand maybe inferior on all counts.Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0
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