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#603
Hi
You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox.
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. The Castrol Universal/Universal Plus, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox.
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. The Castrol Universal/Universal Plus, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
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hi oilman
I am wanting to service engine, gearbox and diff oil in my 2001 bugeye 2.0l wrx turbo 90,000
270 bhp
only road use and its got 5w-40 millers in at the moment
also what filter would you recommend?
any help would be great
cheers
I am wanting to service engine, gearbox and diff oil in my 2001 bugeye 2.0l wrx turbo 90,000
270 bhp
only road use and its got 5w-40 millers in at the moment
also what filter would you recommend?
any help would be great
cheers
#606
Hi
A 5w-40 is ideal for 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/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.
Here is the standard Subaru filter
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73744-su...il-filter.aspx
Or the UFI alternative is a very popular choice.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-6782-oil...ternative.aspx
Cheers
Tim
A 5w-40 is ideal for 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/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.
Here is the standard Subaru filter
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73744-su...il-filter.aspx
Or the UFI alternative is a very popular choice.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-6782-oil...ternative.aspx
Cheers
Tim
#608
Hi Stu
I would 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, 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.
Cheers
Tim
I would 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, 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.
Cheers
Tim
Thanks just ordered some Pro S and a filter
Stu
Last edited by imire; 06 November 2014 at 08:45 PM.
#610
Hi oilman,
93 wrx import 63k 300bhp weekend warrior
Previously run on cfs 10/40 but been parked up for a few years. I was thinking cfs 10/50nt but i nicked some cfs 5/40 of a mate to flush it out, and it runs really smoooooth round town. I'm probably thinking 10/50nt is better considering the age and stick it normally gets though? What would you recommend? Ta
93 wrx import 63k 300bhp weekend warrior
Previously run on cfs 10/40 but been parked up for a few years. I was thinking cfs 10/50nt but i nicked some cfs 5/40 of a mate to flush it out, and it runs really smoooooth round town. I'm probably thinking 10/50nt is better considering the age and stick it normally gets though? What would you recommend? Ta
#612
Hi oilman,
93 wrx import 63k 300bhp weekend warrior
Previously run on cfs 10/40 but been parked up for a few years. I was thinking cfs 10/50nt but i nicked some cfs 5/40 of a mate to flush it out, and it runs really smoooooth round town. I'm probably thinking 10/50nt is better considering the age and stick it normally gets though? What would you recommend? Ta
93 wrx import 63k 300bhp weekend warrior
Previously run on cfs 10/40 but been parked up for a few years. I was thinking cfs 10/50nt but i nicked some cfs 5/40 of a mate to flush it out, and it runs really smoooooth round town. I'm probably thinking 10/50nt is better considering the age and stick it normally gets though? What would you recommend? Ta
Hi
Yes, I would go for 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
#613
I would 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, 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.
Cheers
Tim
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Hi Tim
I need to top my oil up today and have run out of millers CFS 10-40 fully synthetic no one sells it next to me.
will I be ok mixing/toping it up with shell helix 10 40 fully synthetic?
appreciate any help
I need to top my oil up today and have run out of millers CFS 10-40 fully synthetic no one sells it next to me.
will I be ok mixing/toping it up with shell helix 10 40 fully synthetic?
appreciate any help
#617
Struggling to find the correct oils for your car? Then just ask the Oilman.
To help us to give the most accurate advice possible we do need some information about your car. e.g.:
Make:
Model:
Year:
Engine type:
Performance modifications:
Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc)
Any other information that may be relevant: e.g. approx BHP if modified, oil temps if known
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine, Gearbox, Diff etc.
You can contact us here, alternatively give us a call on 01209 202944 Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm or send us an email to sales@opieoils.co.uk
Cheers
Oilman
To help us to give the most accurate advice possible we do need some information about your car. e.g.:
Make:
Model:
Year:
Engine type:
Performance modifications:
Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc)
Any other information that may be relevant: e.g. approx BHP if modified, oil temps if known
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine, Gearbox, Diff etc.
You can contact us here, alternatively give us a call on 01209 202944 Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm or send us an email to sales@opieoils.co.uk
Cheers
Oilman
#618
Hi Tim
I just pick up 2005 Blob Sti typeUK Wide track with DCCD
mods: de-catted, induction and map
Looking for recommendation for a full service:
engine oil, gear, diffs, spark plugs (pfr6b vs. 7b)
do you do the original subaru black oil filter/sump plug?
Do you deliver to Ireland (southern)?
Is there a way to see the prices on your website in euro?
Thanks
Thomas
I just pick up 2005 Blob Sti typeUK Wide track with DCCD
mods: de-catted, induction and map
Looking for recommendation for a full service:
engine oil, gear, diffs, spark plugs (pfr6b vs. 7b)
do you do the original subaru black oil filter/sump plug?
Do you deliver to Ireland (southern)?
Is there a way to see the prices on your website in euro?
Thanks
Thomas
#619
Hi Thomas
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/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
This 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
I'd go for the PFR6B as it's fairly standard.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-64095-ng...-ngk-3500.aspx
Sorry, but we don't do the black filters.
Here are the shipping rates.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/t-carriage.aspx
The website will only display prices in Sterling.
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/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
This 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
I'd go for the PFR6B as it's fairly standard.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-64095-ng...-ngk-3500.aspx
Sorry, but we don't do the black filters.
Here are the shipping rates.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/t-carriage.aspx
The website will only display prices in Sterling.
Cheers
Tim
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General opinion is say 5 years.
The only problem would tend to be the additives comming out of solution but as the oil mixes change even in the same make and model of oil.
No one can give a hard and fast rule.
The only problem would tend to be the additives comming out of solution but as the oil mixes change even in the same make and model of oil.
No one can give a hard and fast rule.
#624
I would use a 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, Red Line and CFS are really good oils, so all are good choices for your car.
Cheers
Tim
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx
The Nanodrive CFS is, on paper, the best oil available, but the Pro S, Red Line and CFS are really good oils, so all are good choices for your car.
Cheers
Tim
#626
I don't have the clutch capacity listed, but would think it's about 0.5L. Power steering is about a litre.
The best coolants are the Motul Inugel Optimal or Fuchs Pro Cool, but the Fuchs ESK, Millers Alpine, Castrol Radicool and Gulf are all fine as cheaper alternatives.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-458-coolant-antifreeze.aspx
It takes about 8L.
Cheers
Tim
The best coolants are the Motul Inugel Optimal or Fuchs Pro Cool, but the Fuchs ESK, Millers Alpine, Castrol Radicool and Gulf are all fine as cheaper alternatives.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-458-coolant-antifreeze.aspx
It takes about 8L.
Cheers
Tim
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Hi oilman
New impreza owner looking for recommendations for oil for a full service.
2005 2.0 STI Prodrive with DCCD currently running 330bhp
Fast road use, no track day in mind as of yet.
Engine
Diff
Gearbox
Transfer box
And how much of each??
Top 3 recommendations for each if you could.
Cheers
New impreza owner looking for recommendations for oil for a full service.
2005 2.0 STI Prodrive with DCCD currently running 330bhp
Fast road use, no track day in mind as of yet.
Engine
Diff
Gearbox
Transfer box
And how much of each??
Top 3 recommendations for each if you could.
Cheers
Last edited by bobbyd182; 17 December 2014 at 03:30 PM.
#628
Hi
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/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
This is ideal for the gearbox.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-899-motu...ter-based.aspx
or this one
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60230-mi...ssion-oil.aspx
The best option for the diff is a synthetic 75w-90, like the Silkolene Syn 5, Millers CRX NT LS, Motul Gear 300LS, Red Line 75w-90 GL5 or Gulf Competition LS. A SAE90 or 80w-90 mineral oil such as Motul 90PA, Fuchs Race Gear 90LS or Gulf Gear LS 80w-90 is a good, cheaper alternative.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-970-limited-slip-diff.aspx
You'll need 5L of engine oil, 4L of gear oil and 0.8L of diff oil. You don't need a separate transfer box oil for your car.
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/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
This is ideal for the gearbox.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-899-motu...ter-based.aspx
or this one
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60230-mi...ssion-oil.aspx
The best option for the diff is a synthetic 75w-90, like the Silkolene Syn 5, Millers CRX NT LS, Motul Gear 300LS, Red Line 75w-90 GL5 or Gulf Competition LS. A SAE90 or 80w-90 mineral oil such as Motul 90PA, Fuchs Race Gear 90LS or Gulf Gear LS 80w-90 is a good, cheaper alternative.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-970-limited-slip-diff.aspx
You'll need 5L of engine oil, 4L of gear oil and 0.8L of diff oil. You don't need a separate transfer box oil for your car.
Cheers
Tim
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Tim I'm still running in my 2005 STI Forged engine, been told to run it on semi synth for the first 500 miles then change to a fully synth after this point. What oil do you recommend? Mods are forged engine PPP Remap, Cone filter, Oversized IC, full exhaust system. Car will be used as a daily driver and occasionally sprinted drives.
Cheers Gaz
Cheers Gaz
#630
Hi
A 10w-50 is ideal when the engine is run in.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx
The Nanodrive CFS is, on paper, the best oil available, but the Pro S, Red Line and CFS are really good oils, so all are good choices for your car.
Cheers
Tim
A 10w-50 is ideal when the engine is run in.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx
The Nanodrive CFS is, on paper, the best oil available, but the Pro S, Red Line and CFS are really good oils, so all are good choices for your car.
Cheers
Tim