What oil does holden use

[h8tensv6]

Anyone have any idea what oil holden use. I had my SV6 with SIDI engine serviced there 2 weeks ago. I checked the oil today and it is only showing about half way between the centre mark and the bottom if the stick. I have had this car over 12 months now and its had 2 services since I have owned it and has never used any oil. I checked it cold and the car on flat ground. I would not think the car has used that much oil and am more inclined to think holden didn't fill it to the correct level. I now need to buy some to put in.
I have read a thread about holden not filling oil correctly before but could not find it. The owners manual says 5W/40 but am unsure if synthetic or mineral oil is best.

 

[mpower]

oil should always be checked hot and on level ground.

FULL synth is the way to go.

 

[Dirbatua]

whatever they can get cheapest in bulk in the required specs.

mineral oil is only used in older engines these days, ecotecs and old holden 5ls. alloytecs and LS engines full synth.

And oil should be checked based on the dipstick, if its only got a cold line then its checked cold, if its got a hot & cold line then check them both as required.

 

[calvv8]

I use semi synth purely because my goto guy was telling me it is much better than the fully synth, Something to do with it wears out cam lobs quicker.....


If you can use semi synth, Holden will prolly just use recycled oil...hahahaha

 

[VS_Pete]

ACDelco Australia

dexos is made by Fuchs very good oil.

dexos2™ 5W 30 SN – ENGINE OIL they use well at our company (Holden Dealership).



dexos1™ 5W 30 SN – ILSAC GF5 – ENGINE OIL
dexos1™ in an innovation in engine oil. It was developed by GM for late model GM vehicles with petrol engines. It is also suitable for use in a wide variety of other makes and models. Additionally dexos1™ 5W-30 is a high performing engine oil, which keeps turbo chargers and intercoolers clean. All these properties in combination with the viscosity class SAE 5W-30 lead to significantly lower fuel consumption.
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
/ Excellent wear protection even under high permanent load with maximum power
/ output
/ Suitable for petrol engines
/ Low oil consumption due to minimum evaporative loss
/ Resists oxidation and thermal breakdown even in severe service
/ Protection against sludge and deposits
/ Maintains viscosity grade

dexos2™ 5W 30 SN – ENGINE OIL
dexos2™ in an innovation in engine oil. It was developed by GM for late model GM vehicles with petrol or diesel engines, but is suitable or use in a wide variety of other makes and models. It is a low SAPS engine oil suitable for use in diesel powered vehicles with exhaust particulate filters / EGR systems and provides exceptional cleaning power, engine wear protection and improved fuel consumption.
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
/ Protects exhaust gas after treatment systems due to low content of sulphated ash,
/ phosphorus and sulphur
/ Excellent wear protection even under permanent load with maximum power output
/ Suitable for diesel and gasoline engines
/ Inhibits deposits in engines and turbochargers, thus ensuring excellent operational
/ reliability and reduced maintenance costs
/ Low oil consumption due to minimum evaporative loss

 

[dgp]

Go back to the dealer and I'm pretty sure they will top it up for you.
Each dealer buys different oil that is Dexos 1(I think) rated.

 

[aussieakito]

Castrol 10w30
if CPS then Dexos 2 10w30 (Still castrol)

 

[gossie]

You need to take it back to the dealer, and at the same time ask them what oil they use.

It SHOULD be as per your books with the car.

 

[Redline16]

I think you will find some dealerships dont even use dexos rated oils.
Personally I just supply my own dexos2 oil when I get the service done. (ACDelco dexos2 made by Fuchs, as mentioned above)

 

[dgp]

From the Dexos site, Dexos1 is for gasoline engines and Dexos2 is for light duty Diesel engines.