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Old 05 September 2003, 06:45 AM
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I've just bought a 2000 5-door turbo with 60,000 miles on the clock. Which is the most suitable engine oil to use? The car has a full service history although, looking through the records, it seems as though the brand of oil used has been varied. Any ideas about what's best?
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Old 05 September 2003, 06:59 AM
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The one on here that seems to carry most favour is Castrol RS.
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Old 05 September 2003, 08:12 AM
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i favour silcolene pro 4 myself - goes in red - comes out red every 3k miles.

top stuff - as used by superbikes - about 30-35 quid a pop.

bought some yesterday in fact !

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Old 05 September 2003, 08:14 AM
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I have read some very good reports on Silkolene Pro S 10W/50
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Old 05 September 2003, 08:14 AM
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Silkolene Pro S 10/50 tried & tested; great oil to use
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Old 05 September 2003, 08:56 AM
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The favourites seem to be:-

Mobil1 15w50 fully synthetic Motorsport

Motul 300v

Castrol 10w60.

These are all fully synthetic oils

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the user manual recommends 5W30 - is that just being conservative? It does also mention driving in snow and ice a lot.
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My Subaru dealer recommends Shell Helix Plus which is also Fully Synthetic.

Is this not right for standard Scoobs? Anyone else use Helix?
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