New 156 gta

[105greg]

Just picked up my new gta.  Had to get a few things done for roadworthy from previous owner.  While it was in I asked for a oil change and specified 10w /60. The dick so called European specialist has put in magnatec 15w/40.   $191.   What do you reckon on this oil for my v6. Cheers


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[Smaan]

I'd chat to the Mechanic and get him to put in some Mobil 1 or Castrol Edge 10w/60.  $191 for magnatec is just crazy. 
These engines are amazing, the wrong oil is just not worth it, especially if it's going to get pushed a bit.

[105greg]

I'd chat to the Mechanic and get him to put in some Mobil 1 or Castrol Edge 10w/60.  $191 for magnatec is just crazy. 
These engines are amazing, the wrong oil is just not worth it, especially if it's going to get pushed a bit.

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[105greg]

I'd chat to the Mechanic and get him to put in some Mobil 1 or Castrol Edge 10w/60.  $191 for magnatec is just crazy. 
These engines are amazing, the wrong oil is just not worth it, especially if it's going to get pushed a bit.

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Pisse


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[Mick A]

$48 per litre?

Was that just for the oil or including filter and service? 

Be clear on what you mean please.

mick.

[105greg]

Yeah.  Peed.   Off.   what's the saying.   Do something right do it yourself.


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[105greg]

Oil   Plus filter change.     He charged previous owner $810. For new rear wheel bearing and cv boot.  And fix airbag light which is not fixed.


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[Mick A]

Ok, so his price was very reasonable. $810 sounds about right for the other stuff too.

Airbag light probably was fixed. If you know these cars, you'll know that this is a common fault caused by moving the seats whilst the ignition is on, or knocking the curtain airbag connectors in the R/H side of the boot compartment. So the light probably came back on when the fault code re-appeared. I'm sure if you told him he would happily reset it for you again for free, but no you would rather slag the mechanic publicly first.

Sounds like you are paying out on someone who may not necessarily deserve it, and if you are one of those people, I suggest you should find somewhere else to vent your anger, because your post is not constructive or contributing to the forum, I will be requesting it is deleted.

Don't just come on here to stir up shit by slagging some anonymous mechanic who can't defend themselves because you are telling a one sided story.

Mick.

[105greg]

I haven't mentioned anyone and don't intend to.   My question is do I drain the oil and put in new or put up with it


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[aggie57]

I haven't mentioned anyone and don't intend to.   My question is do I drain the oil and put in new or put up with it


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No, you also paid out on the shop.   Mick is right.

[Neil Choi]

I would go with 10w60 Penrite 10 Tenths or 20w60 Penrite Racing PAO.  I personally prefer Penrite over Castrol.
60 keeps the pressure up if you happen to do some spirited driving.

[105greg]

I would go with 10w60 Penrite 10 Tenths or 20w60 Penrite Racing PAO.  I personally prefer Penrite over Castrol.
60 keeps the pressure up if you happen to do some spirited driving.

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[105greg]

Thanks for the good advice Neil. 


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[105greg]

Ok, so his price was very reasonable. $810 sounds about right for the other stuff too.

Airbag light probably was fixed. If you know these cars, you'll know that this is a common fault caused by moving the seats whilst the ignition is on, or knocking the curtain airbag connectors in the R/H side of the boot compartment. So the light probably came back on when the fault code re-appeared. I'm sure if you told him he would happily reset it for you again for free, but no you would rather slag the mechanic publicly first.

Sounds like you are paying out on someone who may not necessarily deserve it, and if you are one of those people, I suggest you should find somewhere else to vent your anger, because your post is not constructive or contributing to the forum, I will be requesting it is deleted.

Don't just come on here to stir up shit by slagging some anonymous mechanic who can't defend themselves because you are telling a one sided story.

Mick.

Bearings , cv boot agreed

Airbag light ? This was for rego  and knocked back because it was on . Still passed it even though it was knocked back because it was on . Not fixed.  Passed.  Doesn't worry me !

Slagging a mechanic. ?   
Absolutely anonymous
Remain so


First point.   
Oil change       Wrong oil.       Now I have to spend same again for correct oil.    Would you have that oil in your car?   

Not stirring stating facts.  Discussing
Etc.     

That's what forums are for. 


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[Neil Choi]

Staying on topic, 10w40 was the Alfa spec, Selenia even.  But most have switched to 10w60.
Don't worry, stay with 15w40 for now and do a change at 5000km with what you want.
Enjoy your GTA.