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Lubricants and fluids
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multigrade engine oil, viscosity SAE 10W/40, or 15W/40, to API SG/CD
(Duckhams QXR, QS or Hypergrade Plus)
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze (Duckhams Antifreeze and Summer
Coolant)
Manual transmission:
BH3 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . Multigrade engine oil, viscosity SAE 10W/40 or 15W/40, to API SG/CD
(Duckhams QXR or Hypergrade Plus)
BE1, and BE3 transmissions:
Pre-August 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . Multigrade engine oil, viscosity SAE 10W/40 or 15W/40, to API SG/CD
(Duckhams QXR or Hypergrade Plus)
August 1987 onward . . . . . . . . Gear oil, viscosity SAE 75W/80 (Duckhams Hypoid PT 75W/80W Gear oil)
MA transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gear oil, viscosity SAE 75W/80 (Duckhams Hypoid PT 75W/80W Gear oil)
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . Dexron type II automatic transmission fluid (Duckhams Uni-Matic)
Braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal brake fluid to DOT 4 (Duckhams Universal Brake and Clutch Fluid)
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dexron type II automatic transmission fluid (Duckhams Uni-Matic)
Tyre pressures
Front Rear
135 SR 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 bars 2.1 bars
145 SR 13 (Hatchback models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 bars 2.1 bars
145 SR 13 (Van models):
Normal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 bars 2.3 bars
Fully laden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 bars 2.6 bars
165/70 SR 13 (manual transmission models) . . . . . . . . 1.7 bars 1.9 bars
165/70 SR 13 (automatic transmission models) . . . . . . 2.0 bars 2.1 bars
185/60 HR 14 (except CTI models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 bars 2.0 bars
185/60 HR 14 (CTI models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 bars 2.1 bars
185/55 VR 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 bars 2.0 bars
Note: Refer to the tyre pressure data sticker for the correct tyre pressures for your particular vehicle. Pressures apply only to original-equipment
tyres, and may vary if other makes or type is fitted; check with the tyre manufacturer or supplier for correct pressures if necessary.
Oils perform vital tasks in all engines. The
higher the engine’s performance, the greater
the demand on lubricants to minimise wear as
well as optimise power and economy.
Duckhams tailors lubricants to the highest
technical standards, meeting and exceeding
the demands of all modern engines.
HOW ENGINE OIL WORKS
• Beating friction
Without oil, the surfaces inside your engine
which rub together will heat, fuse and quickly
cause engine seizure. Oil, and its special
additives, forms a molecular barrier between
moving parts, to stop wear and minimise heat
build-up.
• Cooling hot spots
Oil cools parts that the engine’s water-based
coolant cannot reach, bathing the combustion
chamber and pistons, where temperatures
may exceed 1000°C. The oil assists in
transferring the heat to the engine cooling
system. Heat in the oil is also lost by air flow
over the sump, and via any auxiliary oil cooler.
• Cleaning the inner engine
Oil washes away combustion by-products
(mainly carbon) on pistons and cylinders,
transporting them to the oil filter, and holding
the smallest particles in suspension until they
are flushed out by an oil change. Duckhams
oils undergo extensive tests in the laboratory,
and on the road.
Engine oil types
Mineral oils are the “traditional” oils,
generally suited to older engines and cars not
used in harsh conditions. Duckhams
Hypergrade Plus and Hypergrade are well
suited for use in most popular family cars.
Diesel oils such as Duckhams Diesel are
specially formulated for Diesel engines,
including turbocharged models and 4x4s.
Synthetic oils are the state-of-the-art in
lubricants, offering ultimate protection, but at
a fairly high price. One such is Duckhams QS,
for use in ultra-high performance engines.
Semi-synthetic oils offer high performance
engine protection, but at less cost than full
synthetic oils. Duckhams QXR is an ideal choice
for hot hatches and hard-driven cars.
For help with technical
queries on lubricants,
call Duckhams Oils
on 0181 290 8207
Choosing your engine oil
Note: It is
antisocial and
illegal to dump oil
down the drain.
To find the
location of your
local oil recycling
bank, call this
number free.