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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 06:13 AM
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Hi all.
I’d like to change my oil but I can’t for the life of me find my manual to see the exact oil needed.

I assume 75w-90, but unsure if it should be GL4, GL5 or if GL4/GL5would be ok.

anyone know? Also any advice on refilling, the fill hole seems angled downwards..!
 

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Old Sep 2, 2023 | 05:19 AM
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For anyone else googling this.

I’ve purchased a manual and it says GL4 or GL5 75w90 for ‘any temp’. Temps above 10c, use 80w-90


the manual also states to change the oil every 60k miles. Mine has hit 67k so defo time for a change!
 

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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 07:14 AM
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Personally I would use Castrol VMX 75w80 or VMX 80w
 
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