Not too sure but I think I have an oil leak.

[VII CKS]

I know that I really ideally needed an oil change and filter change, but recently I've noticed some oil spots on the drive, not too sure if it's my car or the partners because I know hers definately has an oil leak, however my car looks very oily underneath the engine on the drivers side.

Is there anyway I can fix this problem, what oil and what filters do you recommend as well.

Cheers!

[Old Boy]

Likely to be leaking from the sump seal (or even a hole in your sump - they're made from thin cheesium metal).
Wipe off the oil and see if you can spot where it's coming from

[Cat]

Mine has leak from cam gasket. Had it for years.

[VII CKS]

My partner's got that on her Rover, that's a common problem apparently!?!

Anyway what oil shall I get for my car I know the previous owner left a bottle of cheap 20w50 in the boot of the car, I was shocked but don't know if it was put into the car or not.

I was hearing 10w40 you can hear the engine ticking on that, someone said to me use 0w40 or 5w40 what would be best and fully synthetic or part?

[John]

Part Synthetic 5w40 is your best bet madaaaaarlin.

[VII CKS]

Fantastic, the only thing is that's one of the most expensive one's. Haha, thanks to my trade card I will get a little discount. Shall I go for the Magnatec, or Edge? I think Edge only comes in Fully Synthetic though.

[John]

Not a clue on that one!

Ask the guy from Opie oils!

[VII CKS]

I might buy it from on their site because we dont do much 5w40 at work only rubbish brands and only fully synthetic, I guess it has to be part then!?

[VII CKS]

Just curious because I looked on Castrol's website and they recommend this when I gave the search my registration.


Engine
EDGE 0W-30 2.8L
MAGNATEC 10W-40 A3/B3

So is 0w30 good to go for instead John?!

[John]

Sorry not a clue! never even heard of 0w 30!!!!!!!