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chas1937 View Member Profile	Mar 26 2005, 05:49 AM Post #1
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 25-March 05 Member No.: 8,034 Status: Location: Glasgow,Scotland Drives: charisma 1.8gdi	Hi First time on and got problem.just got charisma GDI 1.8 Equippe and would like too know if i can use Castrol magnatec in engine.Also is there any preference between using Optimax and Esso super 97 ,Thanks

superbirdgdi View Member Profile	Mar 27 2005, 05:47 PM Post #2
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 13-January 05 Member No.: 4,890 Status: Location: Brechin. Angus Scotland Drives: 2001 Carisma 1.8 gdi Mirage	Hi. I have had my carisma 1.8 gdi for over two years now and have come to the conclusion that it runs smoother and pulls stronger with esso super plus. i have tried optimax a good few times and cant see what all the fuss is about. On taking out the plugs after using optimax they were well carboned up.. Use castroel Magnatec 5w/30 Hope this helps. Superbirdgdi

chas1937 View Member Profile	Mar 27 2005, 06:51 PM Post #3
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 25-March 05 Member No.: 8,034 Status: Location: Glasgow,Scotland Drives: charisma 1.8gdi	Hi superbirdgdi, Thanks for the reply and I will stick with Esso as thats what I,ve always used although not the super one just 95 ron.It was you saying that the plugs had carboned up that made my mind up against optimax.Also thanks for telling me you used Magnatec as that was really what i wanted too use.So thanks again. Chas1937 :clap:

superbirdgdi View Member Profile	Mar 28 2005, 05:17 AM Post #4
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 13-January 05 Member No.: 4,890 Status: Location: Brechin. Angus Scotland Drives: 2001 Carisma 1.8 gdi Mirage	Hi Again. Try and use the esso super 97ron. using 95ron speeds up the carbon build up. Also when i renewed the air fillter i replaced it with a k&n. The engine feels a bit sharper and seems to keep the throttle body cleaner as well.

chas1937 View Member Profile	Mar 28 2005, 05:51 AM Post #5
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 25-March 05 Member No.: 8,034 Status: Location: Glasgow,Scotland Drives: charisma 1.8gdi	:grin: :grin: Thats me now and thanks again.Also local garage is Esso so that even better.I will look into the K+n filter too and can get the Magnatec oil at Makro for about £14 so looks like its happy motoring for me ,bye. Chas1937. ps. I remember way back there was a jingle on tv saying, The esso sign means happy motoring with the tiger and you used to get tigers tail to hang on car

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