That's why I said check with dealer as the legalities of warranties is not
my special interest area.

"Pete" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 20:36:30 +0100, "Paul Woodsford"
> >, top posted the following:
>
>
> >> I have very recently bought my first Alfa ( an 03 166 2.5 V6 24v).
> >> I understand I need to give it Selenia 20K 10W40 oil, is this easy to
pick
> >> up from most car shops, etc,
> >> are there any compatible alternatives that I can use and how much is a
> >> 5litre can cost ?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> DJ
> >
> >Fiat/Alfa only stockists.
> >If under warranty then using substitute could invalidate it. Check with
> >Dealer.
> >
> >I paid £27 for 5L can, as against £10 /L can.
> >
> >--
> >Paul Woodsford
>
> NOT correct.
>
> Selenia is Only a Recommended product.
> There is No Way that your warranty can be affected one iota
> by using a different make.
>
> What you Must observe is the Type of oil.
> Any Make 10W-40 Synthetic based for UK use.
>
> If you want the best performance then there is a
> base of people who would argue that Fully Synth oil
> 10W60 - such as Selenia Racing is used.
>
> Pete
> --
> >
> 156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso (his)
> 147 2.0 TS (2002) - Gem Green (her's)


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