Engine oil confusion - Selenia 5W40 for diesel engine

I got my car serviced today. Since I requested Selenia semi synthetic oil this time around, they have used that.

In the bill, the item is described as Fiat Diesel Engine Synthetic Oil - 5W40 I was surprised to see this since the car is a 1.2 Petrol. (Palio 1.2 NV) Could this be a problem? Could there be two different versions of 5W40 for Petrol and Diesel?

Sunil
Palio 1.2 ELX - 54000 Kms
Punto MJD - 10000 Kms

I checked Selenia web site and found that they recommend Selenia 20K oil for Palio 1.2 8V - that is SAE 10W-40, ACEA A3, API SL/CF. This, seems to be usable for both petrol and diesel.

I have filled WR 5W40 instead. (SAE 5W-40, ACEA B3/B4, API CF)

Since it doesn't show API S rating, I guess it is not really suitable for Petrol engines... or is it?

Selenia' recommended oil for 1.3 MJD engines is WR 5W-30 (SAE 5W-30, ACEA C2) but here all TASS centers seem to use WR 5W-40 for bith petrol and diesel engines! As you can see above, it is API CF and so not really suitable for Petrol engines.

Do I need to flush the engine oil and fill the correct one or will it be ok to run the 1.2 8V motor with a 5W-40, ACEA B3/B4, API CF engine oil?

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Need Opinian

There is one Red 1.6 Advy on sale at Panvel, Navi Mumbai. It has run arnd 63k kms. If interested, contact Sanjeev Harikant. It his neighbours car.

Pls don't be offended but if you wanna sell your Palio D 1.9 am waiting to grab....her.

Have one which has clocked 83K( used car) and enjoy driving, actually feel its an injustice for a diesel (again no offence meant)

Actually it must be in pristine condition, congrats.

Generally clock around 2 to 2.5 k per month, could you reply with your FE and top speed.

If you are at Delhi you can get all parts at Kashmiri Gate from Agarwal Brothers, there is a guy named Nikhil and he is pretty friendly tell him that you are PUG member and need genuine parts, # is 9891819294.

I am indeed n delhi right now. Thanks Dipin

I indeed know Vijay in concorde motors.

hahahaha no chance of selling 1.9D :). before buying 1.6 Advy siddhesh called me up and asked me if i am interested in selling my 1.9D. He was lucky to find another well maintained FIAT.

Yes. its injustice with diesel, but cant help it. If i part away from 1.9 it will be injustice to me, cant live with out her. My car is in excellent condition, except few things. Like Color on left side of the car had started showing its age. In last 6 months when I was travelling abroad, some how stray dogs started liking my Palio and they had left few scratches on bonnet and chewed antenna. Other than that just perfect.

In few months might get the touch up done, and thinking of changing it's shoes as well. My car is still running on dec 2003 Shoes (i know its high time to change her shoes).[?]

FE: In city it manages to return min 12 KM/L (with AC). and high way if driven between band of 80-90KM it returns 17-18Km (with AC) for sure. Mostly I count avg tankfull to tankfull. Overall I get figures of 15-17(city+highway (with AC)). I am happy with these figures. Don't expect anything above 18KM/L from 1910cc :D.
 

About top speed I have hardly abused her, as 99% of the time I travel with Mom and dad so they consistently keep an eye on speedo. When alone I have touched speedo of 145-147 on express way. That's it.

Any more questions? :)

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Please Mr. Custer. . .I Sure Wanna Go!

Day early but with getting ready for the Nationals, I figured I better do it when I thought about it.

Enjoy http://crosleyautoclub.com/

We're honored, Mr Truk is tickled and happy is a steamed clam in butter.

We will miss seeing y'all at the 'Great Crosley Fair' in Wauseon. Say hello to everyone and we send hugs to all! God bless and may everyone have a safe passage to and fro. 

Hello young Crosley lovers wherever you are,

I hope your troubles are few,
All my good wishes go with you tonight,
I have a Crosley of my own.

Please Mr. Custer,
I sure wanna go (whoa o-o whoa),
Please Mr. Custer,
I sure wanna go (to the 2010 Wauseon CAC National Meet)!

Not only do you have all of your fuel expenses paid from Florida upon your arrival in Wauseon, Ohio (is there another?), you have the opportunity to shake the hand of the man who has the California personalized license plates CROFTON and CROSLEY.

Big deal about the CROFTON and CROSLEY California personalized license plates. . .that and a dime will get you a cup of coffee!

Please think creatively and out of the box on this one.

I have been unable to find a conventional enclosed auto transport company, i.e., D & K, Fedex Passport, Horseless Carriage, Reliable Carriers, to perform on time for 2010 Wauseon.

Eight Is Enough. . .but not when it pertains to the number of days until Wauseon 2010!

Help! I need somebody's help!
Help me if you can I'm feeling down,
And I do appreciate you being around,
Help me get my Crosley on the ground (in Wauseon, Ohio)
Won't you please, ease, ease, help me now.

Please contact me directly at: howardgsinger@sbcglobal.net or on my mobile. The number appears under my signature.

If I am successful, I plan to sing one of the great all time standards at the Saturday Night Banquet. . ."Just In Time"

All the very best,
 

You have my greatest sympathy. I sincerely wish there were something I could do to help.

I too have been in a similar situation. Not the 3000 miles you are dealing with, but near 1500. Were it not for a gracious dealer who combined my delivery with some of his other Crosley dealings, I'd been caught with my britches down. I will always in the future consider how I can get a car that won't fit the realm of normal transport.

There was a Crosley Woody Wagon in California about 6 or so years ago that had my heart flipping. Price was not too bad. thank God I didn't jump on it.

I know this is not very comforting to you, and I'm truly sorry for you and your position, but hopefully it will help one of us nonconventional collectors avoid heart break and turn the sweet happiness of a new favorite purchase into a bitter end.
 

One of the better sides to this story. If you have a bit more time, the trip to Fl would be a nice pretty ride and, if you have never been to Florida, a fun experience.

All the best of luck

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