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Hi Oilman

What should i be using on a 2006 Hawkeye 2.5 wrx. Running pretty much standard ive been told lol as im no mechanic and a "girl". It has been using quite a bit of oil when i do 150-200miles but sitting with the foot down il add. Had it checked but nothing seems to be up no blue smoke or anything. I had used 10/40 but unsure if this is what is recommended and i dont know about the fully synthetic or not? Please help. I use the car everyday do the school run so i am stuck in traffic at peak times doing short journeys through the week but do goo lots of hols with kids all over the place. Alanna x

oilman

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Hi Alanna

Any idea how much oil it's burning over 1000 miles?

The 2.5s often burn a drop, but if it's more than a litre in 1000, go for a 10w-50, less than a litre per 1000 miles, go for a 5w-40

10w-50

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

The Nanodrive CFS is, on paper, the best oil available, but the Pro S and CFS are both really good oils, so all are good choices for your car.

5w-40

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

perkyjester

Hi make scoob
Modeluk2000 1999 wagon
What oil to use as vehicle is used as daily runner iam confused so many differant views thanks ill take your advice many thanks

oilman

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A 10w-50 is ideal for your car if it's driven hard and these are the ones that we stock.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

Those are really good oils, absolute top of the range ones, so go with any brand preference you have.

A 10w-40 is a better choice for normal use

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Redline and Millers CFS. As a cheaper alternative the Fuchs XTR, Motul 6100, Shell HX7 and Millers XSS are good choices.

Cheers

Tim

Arkynsei

Any advice for a stock 2003 STI? Used daily, usually cold start for 1 mile and then 1 mile home from work again but long trips at the weekend. Driven.. enthusiastically when possible but no plans for track yet. Short journeys was what I was most concerned about.

Thank you.

oilman

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Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic and you will find those through the link below.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

Grunty

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Just wanted to check what I am planning for my 2007 Hawk STI is correct. Car has sports cat and cat back exhaust (that makes sense in my head) Cold air induction kit, ported and polished turbo inlet, uprated fuel pump and has been mapped to 365bhp,380lb/ft torque. Normal driving mostly with the odd high spirited drive thrown in for good measure.

Engine - Millers CFS 5w-40
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60219-mi...ngine-oil.aspx

Gearbox and Diff - Millers CRX 75w-90
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60230-mi...ssion-oil.aspx

Is this ok?

oilman

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That's ideal for the engine and should be absolutely fine, but I'd go for a straight 90LS oil in the diff, like Fuchs Race Gear 90LS, Shell TS90 or Motul 90PA

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-679-sae-90-gear-oils.aspx

Cheers

Tim

Grunty

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Thanks

Olliebourton335

Hi Oilman

I have just bought my 1st scooby 2005 sti 53000 miles. Apparently it's well over due an oil change need to change it this week as driving up to silverstone to watch the f1 on Friday just wanted to know what I can put in there to be safe I have some new castrol edge 0w-40 will this be okay to use if not what would I recommend

Many thanks
Ollie

Olliebourton335

Apparently it's running 345bhp panel filter, remap and a turbo back decat exhaust. Wanted to take it on a few track days aswell in the near future

Cheers

oilman

iTrader: (9)

A 5w-40 is ideal, but if you have the Edge it should be fine

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

TheCheeseRanger

1993 JDM WRX

FMIC, decat, intake.

Gets hot here in Spain over 30 Celsius.

oilman

iTrader: (9)

Hi

A 10w-50 is ideal for your car if it's driven hard and these are the ones that we stock.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

Those are really good oils, absolute top of the range ones, so go with any brand preference you have.

A 10w-40 is a better choice for normal use

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Redline and Millers CFS. As a cheaper alternative the Fuchs XTR, Motul 6100, Shell HX7 and Millers XSS are good choices.

Cheers

Tim

TheCheeseRanger

Thankyou

thenewgalaxy

Oilman, what would you recommend using for an Impreza Cosworth CS400?

oilman

iTrader: (9)

If it is for normal/fast road use, a good 5w-40 ester synthetic would be ideal. If it sees plenty of track time then a good ester 10w-50.

Have a browse http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-966-moto...mpetition.aspx

Cheers

Guy

Martyn19

Hi, looking for oil for my standard 2010 WRX STI saloon.

What would you recommend?

oilman

iTrader: (9)

Hi

A 5w-40 is ideal

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

gw88

Hi what would you recommend for a 1998 impreza, not sure on power somewhere near 270-300hp I think, mostly short journeys, fast road use/driven hard. Was told to put 5w30 in by the guy who had it before but that seems a bit thin to me?

Thanks for you help!

oilman

iTrader: (9)

Hi

A 5w-30 is okay for a post-2000 Impreza, that's standard (ish) and used on the road, but with a classic that's modified, you want something a bit thicker.

A 10w-50 is ideal for your car if it's driven hard and these are the ones that we stock.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

Those are really good oils, absolute top of the range ones, so go with any brand preference you have.

A 10w-40 is a better choice for normal use

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Redline and Millers CFS. As a cheaper alternative the Fuchs XTR, Motul 6100, Shell HX7 and Millers Trident are good choices.

Cheers

Tim

gw88

Thanks for your help!! Will be placing an order some time this week.

oilman

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Ideal, if you use the code BLOWOUT there is 20% off over this weekend, so don't miss that.

Cheers

TIm

selhurstscooby

Hi Oilman,

What would you recomend for a replacement Subaru short block 2.5l Hatch for running in? and then going forward? and any idea how much I will need

oilman

iTrader: (9)

Hi

Millers CRO for the running in

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60229-mi...ng-in-oil.aspx

Then a 5w-40 when it's ready

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

selhurstscooby

Top advice & 20% off!

It just gets better

wiley

iTrader: (63)

fast road, 550bhp 2.1
normally use motul 300v chrono 10w 40. would that be your recommendation?

wiley

oilman

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Hi

With that kind of power, I would often recommend 10w-50 or 15w-50, but if the oil temp isn't getting too high, a 10w-40 should be fine.

Cheers

Tim

wiley

iTrader: (63)

Once warmed up and driving around town, oil temp is around 90-95 degrees

wiley

oilman

iTrader: (9)

Hi Wiley

In that case, the 300V 10w-40 is ideal. It's fine up to about 130C.

Cheers

Tim