Legacyb4-Dan

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Thanks for the reply Tim if i was seeing over 130c what would be the choice to go for then? ill bring it for a good drive later and see what temps on seeing. Thanks

oilman

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Hi

If it goes over 130C, I'd use a 10w-50.

Cheers

Tim

thestumper

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Hello Oilman,

Any engine oil advice on my daily drive 04 Blob STI running around 450bhp with a Setrab oil cooler. Not forged and no track use.

Cheers

oilman

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Hi

I would use a really good 5w-40 synthetic.

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.

Regards

Tim

Smkxh95

Hi oilman!
Looks like you know your stuff when it comes to oil lol could I please have some advice?
I have a 2005 blob sti widetrack with 45k standard apart from ppp, what would you recommend I fill her up with?
Thank you in advance
Kev

thestumper

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Thanks Tim

oilman

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Hi Kev

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 XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

Smkxh95

Blimey thanks very much for the info Tim. Very very much appreciated!!!!
Thanks
Kev

fiferspecb

Hi, I have a 2006 Legacy R Spec B 3000cc with 85000 and looking for your advice on what oil to get. It is using oil but I cant see how and there are no leaks and I want to make sure its getting the best oil I can get for it. It was serviced last month and had 5/30 fully synthetic added (don't know the make but it was General Motors approved) and it needs topped up again! What oil do you recommend? Thanks

oilman

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Hi

If it's burning off a 5w-30 fairly quickly, go for a 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 XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

steviechi

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Millers 5W-40 oil question...

Whats the difference with Millers CFS/and CFS NT?

One is £40/5l other £70/5l?

I have 120k miles WRX with 380bhp.

wieczor25

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Hi Oilman, my car has been serviced with 10w60 oil for last couple of years, would it be safe to change to 5w40 ? I'm doing short trips everyday (school run) car is a 2003 sti , will be running about 380bhp in few weeks. No track use.
Thanks

oilman

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Both are good oils, the CFS is their 'normal' top end oil, but the Nanodrive is a bit special

http://www.millersoils.co.uk/nanodrive.asp

Cheers

Tim

oilman

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Hi

I would say a good 5w-40 would probably be the way to go, unless you are getting high (over 125C) oil temps, then a 10w-50 is the best choice.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS Nanodrive, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition.

Cheers

Tim

Boftus

hi Oilman
i have a WRX Prodrive Wagon 2004
i want to change engine, gearbox and diff oils.
what would you recommend and how much would i need??
i have looked, but can't find any references to quantity.

cheers
jay

Hi Oilman
Apologies, I have just read more of this thread and found the answers i needed.
Cheers
Jay

oilman

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Hi Jay

Thanks for checking, but any questions, feel free to ask.

Cheers

Tim

ScoobyForLife27

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Hi. Can I have a engine oil recommendation for:

Classic V2 Sti 96
100k mileage
Modifications: chipped, fully decat, Walbro, induction kit running approx 300bhp
Road and occasional track use
Doing roughly 300 miles per month

Thank You

oilman

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Hi

I would use a 10w-50 as it's modified and getting track use.

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.

Cheers

Tim

ScoobyForLife27

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Thank You

Fonzey

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Hi Oilman, I'm sure I could just read through this thread and copy somebody elses' recommendations but a "tailored" suggestion is always welcome!

2005 STI on 44k miles. Car is running 320bhp.
Currently doing around 6k miles a year which is primarily a 7 mile drive to work, then home again - so rarely on boost.
It gets a blast out at least once per week, and will be doing 5-6 track days per year - so a good blast on those occasions.

I'm doing twice yearly oil changes, my next due in November. Will be followed up by a full specialist service in May/June time.

oilman

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Hi

For the winter, I'd go for a 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.

In the summer, if the oil temp gets up to 130C or more on track, use a 10w-50 for the change in May/June, or if the temp stays under that, stick with the 5w-40.

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.

Cheers

Tim

ivansport

Hello Oilman

Make Subaru
Model Impreza V6
Year 1999
Engine size/type 2.0ltr turbo, forged internals

Any mods
Recent engine rebuild (13k Km/8K miles) running about 350bhp EcuTek mapped by Bob Rawle, with forged MAHLE pistons, MANLEY rods, ARP studs, ACL race bearings, modified Oil Pump 12mm, NGK Spark Plugs PFR7B, Turbo IHI VF23, FMI, K&N air intake 57i, full decat exhaust 3” HKS(Hi Power), equal length exhaust Manifold, Fuel Injectors DENSO 550cc, WALBRO fuel pump.

Type of use (road/track) Ocasional road
I use it as weekend driver with the occasional bit of enthusiastic driving, No track days or anything like that.

Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used)
I currently use Shelll Helix Ultra 5w40, but unfortunately I haven´t yet installed oil temperature and pressure gauges, not sure on oil temps.

What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?
What would you recommend? who oil is the best for my engine and best protects.

Regards

oilman

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Hi

Is it noisy on start up with the 5w-40?

Cheers

Tim

ivansport

Yes, on cold start, make rapping (noise tac tac tac) during the first 5 minutes, then stop doing it.

regards

oilman

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Hi

I'd go for a good 10w-40 as it's noisy on start up.

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

The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Redline and Millers CFS.

Cheers

Tim

ivansport

Thanks for your help are great!!
I´ll change to 10w-40 and tell if it no noisy on start up.
When i install the gauges post what temperatures reach.

And off course placed a buy on opieoils.

Regards

joes-wrx

Hi Oilman,

I've just set up an account on Opieoils and want some advice before I place my first order!

Make: Subaru
Model: 01 WRX (Standard) 107,000 miles
Driving: weekend/ Easy/Fast Driving

Info wanted on good Engine Oil? and Greabox Oil?

Thanks,
Joseph

oilman

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Hi Joseph

Go for a 5w-40 in the engine.

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 XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox and diff.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-...ion-fluid.aspx

If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition, Motul Gear 300, Redline 75w-90NS and Millers TRX are ideal for the gearbox. The Castrol Universal, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives. The Fuchs Syn 5, Millers CRX, Redline 75w-90 GL5, Motul Gear 300 and Gulf Competition are ideal for the diff. The Fuchs Sintopoid, Castrol Syntrax Longlife, Millers TRX, Motul Motylgear, Mobil SHC and Amsoil FGR are also good choices.

Cheers

Tim

oilman

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franny66

Hi oilman gb270 standard 60 mile a week what would be the best all year round oil cheers