My model of MX-5 is:Mark 3 nc1 2.0 sport_ I’m based near Durham. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: Oil compatibility Oil change today at kwik fit. On the invoice, indeed mobil super 3000 5w-30 fully synth however filled with XE spec oil with acea of C3 (understanding from owner…

Check the specs in the below link. It wouldn’t bother me if it was in my engine, all good.:+1: FYI I use the same oil but the FE but as I say no problems with that. [image] Mobil Super 3000 XE 5W-30 Premium Fully Synthetic Engine Oil 1 Litre The UK's largest independent supplier of au…

I don’t see what harm it could do. I’d be more discerning about the gearbox oil if you were changing that. D

Cheers mick. Input appreciated. Hope I have respective names correct. New to the site and finding way round.

No problem there. Changed recently and all specs check oil perfectly. Both Trans and diff. Thanks again :+1:

I would not use if I had a choice, def would rather put A5 in. I had Castrol C3 in by mistake, there was def less lifter noise with A5.

Thanks for feedback. Looks like a choice to make. Could just return with correct spec 5l of, and ask to drain and refill with my oil. It’s freely available locally.

Just put this in. Genuine Ford Castrol Magnatec A5 5W-30 Engine Oil Fully Synthetic 5L L15F60F | eBay

Already however have a 1l top up of fe as that’s what was expected to go in. Invoice check afterwards by email showed xe. I’ll have a trip back to KF. :+1:

ACEA specs are updated every few years, so whilst the spec quoted in the manual was correct when it was printed, it has been superseded once (and maybe twice) since then. My 2016 Mk4 quotes A3/A5 in the handbook but I’m using ACEA C3 5/30 now

Mobil super 3000 5w30 XE?

Technical Area Engine, Transmission, Exhaust etc

MickAP 23 March 2024 10:40 5

Check the specs in the below link.

It wouldn’t bother me if it was in my engine, all good.

FYI I use the same oil but the FE but as I say no problems with that.

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