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19 January 2012, 09:42 AM
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Hi there
Need engine oil for:
Classic MY99 UK turbo pretty standard apart from a hayward & scott exhaust system...used as a daily driver...would I be right in assuming 10w40 as that's what seems to be the commonly used grade??
The car has done 115k miles so what would you recommend?
Bit confused as I remember putting Motul 300v 15w50 which I bought from you a few years in my P1 which is SORN at the moment ago..is that because its was essentially an STI engine?
Also which grade of oil for our family wagon which is an E39 BMW 530 diesel??
Will be ordering soon as you confirm.
Many thanks!
Need engine oil for:
Classic MY99 UK turbo pretty standard apart from a hayward & scott exhaust system...used as a daily driver...would I be right in assuming 10w40 as that's what seems to be the commonly used grade??
The car has done 115k miles so what would you recommend?
Bit confused as I remember putting Motul 300v 15w50 which I bought from you a few years in my P1 which is SORN at the moment ago..is that because its was essentially an STI engine?
Also which grade of oil for our family wagon which is an E39 BMW 530 diesel??
Will be ordering soon as you confirm.
Many thanks!
Last edited by carlito; 19 January 2012 at 09:51 AM.
19 January 2012, 10:13 AM
#66
Hi
A 5w-40 is the best option.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Shell Helix, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
As a budget choice (or it cold starts are a bit rattly), a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Shell Helix, Millers XSS or Motul 6100
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx
What year is the BMW?
Cheers
Tim
A 5w-40 is the best option.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Shell Helix, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
As a budget choice (or it cold starts are a bit rattly), a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Shell Helix, Millers XSS or Motul 6100
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx
What year is the BMW?
Cheers
Tim
19 January 2012, 11:09 AM
#68
Hi
You need an oil that meets the BMW LL01 or LL04 specification.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-685-bmw-longlife-01.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-686-bmw-longlife-04.aspx
The oils are all good oils as they need to be to meet the BMW specification, so take your pick based on any price/brand preference you have. At the moment, the Fuchs GT1 5w-40 is a bargain, but there are some other good deals via those links as well.
Cheers
Tim
You need an oil that meets the BMW LL01 or LL04 specification.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-685-bmw-longlife-01.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-686-bmw-longlife-04.aspx
The oils are all good oils as they need to be to meet the BMW specification, so take your pick based on any price/brand preference you have. At the moment, the Fuchs GT1 5w-40 is a bargain, but there are some other good deals via those links as well.
Cheers
Tim
30 January 2012, 10:54 PM
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Hi Oil man
Can you please reccomend me some oils (engine currently on Millers1050):, gearbox, diff also brake fluid and power steering.
MY04 WRX STI TYP UK @ 346bhp and 70k+ miles, I am starting to worry about the box a bit its not as tight as it used to be ;-). It does get occasional heavy thrashing/attempted racing but usualy only 1.5miles or so and with care to ensure its up to temp - looking for some exra protection on the shorter ***** out bits...
many thanks
Can you please reccomend me some oils (engine currently on Millers1050):, gearbox, diff also brake fluid and power steering.
MY04 WRX STI TYP UK @ 346bhp and 70k+ miles, I am starting to worry about the box a bit its not as tight as it used to be ;-). It does get occasional heavy thrashing/attempted racing but usualy only 1.5miles or so and with care to ensure its up to temp - looking for some exra protection on the shorter ***** out bits...
many thanks
08 February 2012, 12:27 PM
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Hi oil man,
Brake fluid info required for 02 sti. Spirited driving only at min. Been looking at your castrol react performance dot 4 ?? Also what qty is reqd for a full brake fluid change?
thanks
Brake fluid info required for 02 sti. Spirited driving only at min. Been looking at your castrol react performance dot 4 ?? Also what qty is reqd for a full brake fluid change?
thanks
08 February 2012, 02:11 PM
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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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
08 February 2012, 05:14 PM
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Ooops, sorry
Can you please reccomend me some oils (engine currently on Millers1050):, gearbox, diff also brake fluid and power steering.
MY04 WRX STI TYP UK @ 346bhp and 70k+ miles, I am starting to worry about the box a bit its not as tight as it used to be ;-). It does get occasional heavy thrashing/attempted racing but usualy only 1.5miles or so and with care to ensure its up to temp - looking for some exra protection on the shorter ***** out bits...
many thanks
If you want the best protection and you reckon it's getting a bit loose, I'd go for the Redline Lightweight Shockproof or Millers CRX NT in the gearbox and diff.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90-gear-oil-diff-oil.aspx
Can you please reccomend me some oils (engine currently on Millers1050):, gearbox, diff also brake fluid and power steering.
MY04 WRX STI TYP UK @ 346bhp and 70k+ miles, I am starting to worry about the box a bit its not as tight as it used to be ;-). It does get occasional heavy thrashing/attempted racing but usualy only 1.5miles or so and with care to ensure its up to temp - looking for some exra protection on the shorter ***** out bits...
many thanks
If you want the best protection and you reckon it's getting a bit loose, I'd go for the Redline Lightweight Shockproof or Millers CRX NT in the gearbox and diff.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90-gear-oil-diff-oil.aspx
If you want the best for the brakes, the ones to go for are either of the Motul RBFs, Fuchs/Silkolene Pro Race, Millers 300 Plus or either of the Gulf RFs. The Motul and Gulf DOT 5.1s, Gulf Super DOT4, Shell Donax UB, and the Castrol React Performance DOT4 are upgrades over the standard fluids.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-450-brak...tch-fluid.aspx
A Dexron II or III ATF is ideal for the PAS
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-768-dexron-ii.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-771-dexron-iii.aspx
Any of those are fine, but the Amsoil, Redline D4 and Fuchs ATF 6000 are the best ones.
Cheers
Tim
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-450-brak...tch-fluid.aspx
A Dexron II or III ATF is ideal for the PAS
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-768-dexron-ii.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-771-dexron-iii.aspx
Any of those are fine, but the Amsoil, Redline D4 and Fuchs ATF 6000 are the best ones.
Cheers
Tim
15 May 2012, 10:48 AM
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Hi Oilman,
Could you please give me an advice about the best engine's oil for my car?
car infos: IMPREZA STI V3 V-LIMITED, RCM forged engine, exedy stage2 clutch, ligthened flywheel, RCM headers, kakimoto full mega n1 exhaust, tracktive hydra ecu, sumo power filter.
pwer 325bhp/torque 328lbf
Car is driven 99% fast or very fast road.
I actually use CASTROL EDGE 10w60...but i'd like to try MOTUL 300V, wich grade do you recommend me?
thanks
regards
Could you please give me an advice about the best engine's oil for my car?
car infos: IMPREZA STI V3 V-LIMITED, RCM forged engine, exedy stage2 clutch, ligthened flywheel, RCM headers, kakimoto full mega n1 exhaust, tracktive hydra ecu, sumo power filter.
pwer 325bhp/torque 328lbf
Car is driven 99% fast or very fast road.
I actually use CASTROL EDGE 10w60...but i'd like to try MOTUL 300V, wich grade do you recommend me?
thanks
regards
21 May 2012, 04:57 PM
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I'd like to know which oil you would recommend for the following:
2004 Impreza Spec C
Forged Engine (with a Setrab competition oil cooler)
A Few Modifications Running around 420bhp
At the moment oil temps never go beyond 90c and I'm using Gulf Competition Engine Oil 5W50 which I got from yourselves, I will be changing the oil soon but I would like a recommendation on an oil to help reduce engine noise (if such an oil exists) plus an oil which will also will run slightly higher temps as it takes giving the car a right hammering to reach 90c.
I know some may say remove the oil cooler but I don't want to do that.
2004 Impreza Spec C
Forged Engine (with a Setrab competition oil cooler)
A Few Modifications Running around 420bhp
At the moment oil temps never go beyond 90c and I'm using Gulf Competition Engine Oil 5W50 which I got from yourselves, I will be changing the oil soon but I would like a recommendation on an oil to help reduce engine noise (if such an oil exists) plus an oil which will also will run slightly higher temps as it takes giving the car a right hammering to reach 90c.
I know some may say remove the oil cooler but I don't want to do that.
21 May 2012, 05:50 PM
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No it doesn't use a drop between oil changes, obviously having an oil cooler means that temps aren't a problem except for the fact that if anything they are lower than I would like for 'normal' driving.
Thanks for the quick answer.
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Is Castrol Magnatec a bad oil to use? I see in 4 years although you sell it you dont recommend it? & its half price this weekend dont wanna damage my engine for £15 saving
oops sorry I have a std 2000 bugeye & see you recommend 5-40w just want to know why not magnatec really
oops sorry I have a std 2000 bugeye & see you recommend 5-40w just want to know why not magnatec really
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