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Oil Check

Discussion in 'Problems, Fixes, Tips...' started by martyndh, Nov 23, 2013.

  1. martyndh

    martyndh Copenworld Newbie

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    Location:
    Carterton Oxfordshire
    Car(s):
    Daihatsu Copen
    Suzuki Splash
    Qpod
    Pilote
    Another question - How do you check the oil in the Copen? Looked all over for a dipstick(maybe its me?) without success
    thanks(in anticipation)
    Martyn
     
    martyndh, Nov 23, 2013
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  2. Adam K

    Adam K Copenworld Guru

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    Worcester, UK
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    Nissan Cube Kaizen
    Here's the dip stick location for a 659 Turebo Copen:
    [​IMG]
     
    Adam K, Nov 24, 2013
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  3. Tegan SA

    Tegan SA Copenworld Newbie

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    Cape Town South Africa
    Car(s):
    2006 Copen 1,3
    2013 BMW 118i auto
    oil grade

    Recommended oil grade as per Castrol website: Magnatec 5W-30 A1 or Edge 5W-30 (b) both synthetic which is good. Is A3 for the former acceptable? In warmer climates can one use Magnatec 10W-40 instead. Local dealer insists that 15W-40 is recommended for all Daihatsu (has a huge barrelful). Is this one-size-fits-all approach correct?
     
    Tegan SA, Dec 12, 2013
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  4. Adam K

    Adam K Copenworld Guru

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    Worcester, UK
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    Nissan Cube Kaizen
    Not sure on the oil recomendatation for South Africa.
    The service manual for Europe & Australia recommends:
    5W30 API grade SG of higher.

    Can any other South African owners advise what oil they use?
     
    Adam K, Dec 12, 2013
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