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hi oil man,
impreza wrx 2004 315bhp just road use everyday on 90k run on 10w 60 valvoline engine oil is this brand any good our local motor factors say its a good brand but im used to using millers in previous cars, due an oil change in 2k what would you advise?
Also need rear diff oil, had a refurbed box put in by api 3 months ago so gearbox oil should be fine i guess :-) cheers
impreza wrx 2004 315bhp just road use everyday on 90k run on 10w 60 valvoline engine oil is this brand any good our local motor factors say its a good brand but im used to using millers in previous cars, due an oil change in 2k what would you advise?
Also need rear diff oil, had a refurbed box put in by api 3 months ago so gearbox oil should be fine i guess :-) cheers
#542
Hi
Valvoline make some good oils, but that one would not be my choice for it at all. It's a semi-synthetic and it's too thick, I would use 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, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
The diff needs a 75w-90 GL5 oil.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-...ion-fluid.aspx
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
Valvoline make some good oils, but that one would not be my choice for it at all. It's a semi-synthetic and it's too thick, I would use 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, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
The diff needs a 75w-90 GL5 oil.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-...ion-fluid.aspx
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
#543
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If you need help finding your car, or it is modified in any way, you can call us Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm on 01209 202944, email us at sales@opieoils.co.uk, or just ask here.
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#549
Hey looking for gearbox and diff oil reccomendation for my 06 hawk STI. Weekend car and running 364/408. Thanks!
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#550
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putting my car back on the road after 2 years or so .
shell oil used previously
the car is
my 2000
wrx sti
120000 miles on clock
will be used very occasionally ,some weekends ,
im looking for a full bundle of service things , engine oil, gear box, oil and fuel filters
spark plugs, diff oil
and any other things you recomend
car is decatted other than that it is standard
shell oil used previously
the car is
my 2000
wrx sti
120000 miles on clock
will be used very occasionally ,some weekends ,
im looking for a full bundle of service things , engine oil, gear box, oil and fuel filters
spark plugs, diff oil
and any other things you recomend
car is decatted other than that it is standard
#552
putting my car back on the road after 2 years or so .
shell oil used previously
the car is
my 2000
wrx sti
120000 miles on clock
will be used very occasionally ,some weekends ,
im looking for a full bundle of service things , engine oil, gear box, oil and fuel filters
spark plugs, diff oil
and any other things you recomend
car is decatted other than that it is standard
shell oil used previously
the car is
my 2000
wrx sti
120000 miles on clock
will be used very occasionally ,some weekends ,
im looking for a full bundle of service things , engine oil, gear box, oil and fuel filters
spark plugs, diff oil
and any other things you recomend
car is decatted other than that it is standard
I would use a 5w-40 synthetic engine oil.
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, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G/ULE, 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, Red Line 75w-90NS and Millers TRX are ideal for the gearbox. The Castrol Universal/Universal Plus, 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.
Here are the plugs and filters.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-840-filters.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-342-car-...low-plugs.aspx
Cheers
Tim
#555
I'd probably use a 10w-50 in that.
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
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Hi
I'd probably use a 10w-50 in that.
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
I'd probably use a 10w-50 in that.
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
#560
Hi oilman my car has been running on Castrol 5-30 for a wile now but its going in for a map soon hopeing 320-350bhp is this oil to thin?? if so what should I change to ?? and if I change will it effect anything ??
#561
I would use a good 5w-40 for that.
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, Red Line and Gulf Competition.
cheers
Tim
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, Red Line and Gulf Competition.
cheers
Tim
#564
Generally, I don't recommend using a flush as they can be too harsh. It's very rare that it causes a problem, but it can happen. If you want to clean it out, just give it a change with a cheap oil, leave that in for a few days, then drain it out. That should clean the engine enough without causing harm.
Cheers
Tim
Cheers
Tim
#569
Hi, Oilman could you help me please. I have bought a 2002 impreza 2.0 non turbo awd and I would like to get it serviced. My questions are as follows, 1:what grade engine oil do I need and how many litres and what brand do you recommend, 2: what gear oil do I need and how many litres would do it, I want to do diff also so would it be same in the rear diff also. Thanks in advance . P.s if this helps the guy before me put a straight through exhaust on, that so far is the only mod but later I would like to put an air induction kit on.
#570
Thanks for that
I would use a 5w-40 synthetic 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, Red Line 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.
The Motul Gear 300 is ideal for the gearbox.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-899-motu...ter-based.aspx
The diff needs a SAE90 LSD oil, like the Fuchs Titan Race Gear 90LS, Castrol Axle Z or Motul 90PA.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-679-sae-90-gear-oils.aspx
Cheers
Tim
I would use a 5w-40 synthetic 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, Red Line 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.
The Motul Gear 300 is ideal for the gearbox.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-899-motu...ter-based.aspx
The diff needs a SAE90 LSD oil, like the Fuchs Titan Race Gear 90LS, Castrol Axle Z or Motul 90PA.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-679-sae-90-gear-oils.aspx
Cheers
Tim