I went with either Castrol VMX-80 or 75, can't remember exactly. I imported some Redline stuff but it honestly performed pretty crap so I changed back to the castrol stuff.

Edit: Just make sure it's GL-4, as I believe GL-3 contains additives that can damage transmissions designed for GL-4 onward

sarusa wrote:A solenoid irrespective of what it is or does is an electrically operated object. Full stop!!!!!

That's not really true though. A motor is an electrically operated object, too, but a solenoid is not a motor.

A solenoid is a bit like a relay, except that solenoids are used for mechanical actuation - controlling a valve, or opening the locking pin on a door, etc. while relays obviously act as an electrical switch. Like all valves, EGR valves need a method of actuation, something to open or close them. Cou...

As for changing the oil, I can offer some insight as I recently changed mine 3 times within a couple of months... First, go get a 24mm ring spanner if you haven't got one. You won't get a 24mm socket and ratchet in between the gearbox and the subframe to undo the drain plug. Trust me. Second, get on...

Considering it's only been 5 days I doubt he's even received all the parts yet

My rear brakes are pretty much useless atm as the pads are worn unevenly due to being sent the wrong pads, so they don't match the rotors properly. I got Bendix pads as that's what Sparesbox stocks. Performance wise not too sure, I used to get a bit of pull while braking (even with even tyre pressur...

Yeah those fronts are correct but I bought the 2425S for the rear and have fitted them and no had any issues.

Yeah those fronts are correct but I bought the 2425S for the rear and have fitted them and no had any issues.

These would look dumb on a VRX right?

Has fitting instructions so I'm sure you could manage it

So I guess a panicked prematurely. Error codes went away as soon as I drove 50m down the road

A scan tool such as an OBD2 tool? I have an OBD2 adapter and torque pro but it said there were no fault codes

So I also thought I would be smart and see if I could hear any noise even at low speeds, to try to work out which wheel it was. I put the car on jack stands and put it in first gear so the wheels could spin. After about 5 seconds the ASC/ABS lights come on, which I figured, okay, that's to be expect...

So I pulled my wheels off and I guess my alignment is a lot worse than I thought. Lots of uneven wear on the front tyres. Would this cause the noises? Or has the bad alignment damaged my wheel bearing?

Thanks for the insight, will take it to a shop soon then. Will double check the driveshaft nut also