gofra Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hi folks!Im just about to do a bigger service on my 1.5 MB9. However, due to (oil sump is a bit "oily" wet) broken oil sump seal, Im now running on minimum (low dipstick hole still covered with oil though). Sad fact is, I still have to use the car for next 7 days before the service and unfortunatelly I dont know which oil is there in the engine (I know its Pennzoil, but thats it - Im a new owner).Now, I would like to either:a) top up oil - but dont know which one can I take do an oil and non-OE filter change (cheap solution - should do for a week). But again, which oil to use?Im leaning towards option but I have been told two different things. Friends advised me on using high detergent oil so I flush out all the dirt out before using the right, new oil. Some, on the other hand, told that wouldnt be a good idea because if I cleaned all the carbon build-up in the engine, that might result in rings losing tension. Consequentially, engine would be inclined to start burning oil and suffer from blow-by.What would your advice be?Btw, its a 98 reg. 1.5 84 Kw engine - 120K miles on the clock...Many thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodels Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 may be just top up with a 10/40 for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofra Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 ...was just told by mechanic the same Many thnx!It would be interesting though - to continue the debate regarding the engine clearances getting bigger due to carbon build up?Best, F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesyMB6 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I would do the same, if its only for a week but it any cheap 10/40 oil until you change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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