Hi oilman. Can you advise in power steering fluid?

Going to do a flush and refill when I swap my tmic.

98 Terzo.

Thanks.

 

Hi

It needs an ATF fluid and the best options are the Red Line D4 or Fuchs ATF6000, although the others are fine as cheaper alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-771-dexron-iii.aspx

Cheers

Tim

 

Thanks oilman, went with the Red Line ATF.

Can this be used for the clutch too?

 

Hi

Thanks for the order, very good choice.

It's not good for the clutch though, you need a brake fluid for that and the best fluids are the Castrol SRF, Motul RBF660 and Gulf RF1000. The Motul RBF600, Gulf RF800, Millers 300 Plus and Fuchs Pro Race are close to those, but don't have quite as high boiling points. The next step down (in performance terms), but still an upgrade over standard are the Gulf Racing 5.1, Motul DOT 5.1 and Castrol React Performance. Any of the other DOT4 fluids we have are fine to use as a standard choice.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-450-brak...tch-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Tim

 

Thanks once again. I note some are sold in 500ml and some 1ltr. Do you know how much I would need for the clutch on a 98 Impreza?

 

I don't have the capacity listed, but 500ml should do it.

Cheers

Tim

 

Advice on gearbox & diff oils for the following:
2002 sti
2004 wrx
Thanks

 

power steering, brakes ,clutch and coolant recomendation please

also is there any issue with mixing differant kinds of those fluids , brake fluid for example , i mean the remains of any fluid mixing with the new fluids

my 2000 classic sti

 

Hi mr opie,due an oil change on my bugeye 2002 WRX with 137k on the clock,engine running spot on.

Had full subaru servicing,even had 140 and 150k stamped so done before schedule..

Now 5/40 fully syn or 10/40 semi..........not sure which to get with the miles done
Will be getting the genuine filter,only mods are K&N filter and exhaust,no mapping......so far. Too add,will be changed again come another 5k .........no track use,just a family chariot of work /school runs............daily run about in short.

Cheers ven

 

You need a 75w-90 for both gearboxes and diffs.

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.

Cheers

Tim

 

Hi

The best fluids for the brakes and clutch are the Castrol SRF, Motul RBF660 and Gulf RF1000. The Motul RBF600, Gulf RF800, Millers 300 Plus and Fuchs Pro Race are close to those, but don't have quite as high boiling points. The next step down (in performance terms), but still an upgrade over standard are the Gulf Racing 5.1, Motul DOT 5.1 and Castrol React Performance. Any of the other DOT4 fluids we have are fine to use as a standard choice.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-450-brak...tch-fluid.aspx

The power steering needs an ATF fluid and the best options are the Red Line D4 or Fuchs ATF6000, although the others are fine as cheaper alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-771-dexron-iii.aspx

The best coolants are the Motul Inugel Expert or Fuchs Mag 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

Cheers

Tim

 

Hi

I would stick with 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 Sport/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

 

Hi oilman,

My 02 bugeye WRX has a synchro crunch going from 3rd to 4th so I'm tempted to try Redline Lightweight Shockproof. From what I've been reading, the box takes 3.5l.

Is it worth it/safe to use this oil in the rear diff as well. Gear and diff oils were last changed 20,000 miles/3 years ago.

The website states it's not available to buy online. Do you have any in stock?

Looking at changing the engine oil as well and probably going to go 5w40 fully synth. The car is standard and won't see any track use, is it worth going for an ester based oil?

Thanks.

 

Hi

Yes, it's ideal for the gearbox and diff.

We are out of stock at the moment, but it's due here later today or tomorrow.

Cheers

Tim

 

Is there any issue with the remains of brake ,clutch and power steering fluid mixing with new fluids

 

Hi

No, they will mix fine.

Cheers

Tim

 

Hi There Oilman Can you advise oil grades for the following

JDM 2003 wrx sti spec C (DCCD)
Standard apart from exhaust - normal road driving with the ocasional quick run

Please advise for the following

Engine
Gearbox
Rear Diff

Also

Clubman group A tarmac rally car (Classic Shape)- this has constant abuse

Autosportif Built Engine (34mm restricted running 300bhp anti lag / water injection)
DCCD possum bourne 5 speed Semi helical dog box
180 rear diff

cheers

Bomber

 

What would you recommended for a 2.1 stroker new build just finished running in

Looking at 500+bhp with hard road use

 

Hi

Replied to your pm, but didn't realise it was a DCCD box. Use this in that gearbox.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-899-motu...ter-based.aspx

Cheers

Tim

 

Hi

A 10w-50 is ideal for your car.

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

 

Need to get an oil done asap.

Make Impreza
Model UK2000 Turbo
Year 1999
Engine size/type 2.0L

Any mods FMIC, cold air intake, walbro 255 pump, magnecor leads, upgraded plugs

Type of use (road/track) Just road for work

 

Hi

A 10w-40 is ideal for your car.

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

The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Red Line and Millers CFS. As a cheaper alternative the Fuchs Syn MC, Castrol Magnatec, Shell HX7, Motul 6100 and Millers EE/Trident are good choices.

Cheers

Tim

 

Hi.

Any issue to mix Castrol Edge 10-60 with Fuchs Race Pro 10-50?

I will have an oil cooler full of the castrol at next oil change and my regular garage uses the Fuchs oil.

Thanks in advance.

 

Hi

Yes, they are fine to mix.

Cheers

Tim

 

Great, thanks for quick reply, much appreciated.

 

Subaru impreza wrx 2 litre 2005.

Mods
Andy Forester Td05 20g with supporting injectors etc and sti top mounted intercooler.
Running 370bhp.
'Road use' as daily drive, 30 miles total per day, with two or three daily full throttle blasts. Occasional long journeys at 3k RPM.
120k miles on the clock.
Which gearbox oil please? As the gearbox is a little lumpy 2nd to 3rd and its obviously running close to (or over) the rated spec?

Can you change gearbox without back axle?

(Were changed a year or so ago but suspect cheapo transmissions fluids may have been used).

 

I would use this

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-899-motu...ter-based.aspx

Top stuff, always seems to work well in Subarus and isn't a silly price for a top quality oil.

Pretty sure you can do the gearbox oil without the rear diff.

Cheers

Tim

 

Yes, rear diff oil is completely separate, but is a pain to change as it needs to be injected.

 

I had this exact issue after the garage put millers gbox oil in my bug, syncro did not like it, castrol universal from opie sorted it instantly

 

Hi Oilman,

2004 wrx sti semi forged running 350bhp running 10w50 millers nanotech but been advised to run a 10w 40 as its only used at weekends and not on track,

noticed with 10w50 the tappets are slightly louder than my wrx with 10w40 would this help quite them down a bit if I was to run 10w40 fully in the sti?
if so is the millers cfs the better stuff to go for?

cheers :-)