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Hi all , New to this site and after some advice.
I have an 02 wrx on 86,000 miles
road use but do give the car a good drive
Im running 340bhp using bigger turbo and supporting mods / remap.
just wondering what oil would be best . Its had castrol edge sport 10w60 in for the last 4 years/20,000 miles and everythings spot on. Although after searching this forum it seems to be too thick !?
The previous owner has had a H/P oil pump fitted if that makes any diff.
Thanks, Steve
I have an 02 wrx on 86,000 miles
road use but do give the car a good drive
Im running 340bhp using bigger turbo and supporting mods / remap.
just wondering what oil would be best . Its had castrol edge sport 10w60 in for the last 4 years/20,000 miles and everythings spot on. Although after searching this forum it seems to be too thick !?
The previous owner has had a H/P oil pump fitted if that makes any diff.
Thanks, Steve
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H Steve
Yes, a 10w-60 is too thick and 5w-40 would be better.
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.
Cheers
Tim
Yes, a 10w-60 is too thick and 5w-40 would be better.
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.
Cheers
Tim
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Is this ok for hard driving aswell? If I decided too would this cope with one or two track days a year?
5w40 seems thin . Is 10w50 no good ?
Thanks
5w40 seems thin . Is 10w50 no good ?
Thanks
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Feel free to contact us here for any oil recommendations or any oil related questions you may have.
Alternatively complete our oil recommendation form and we will get back to you asap. You can also give us a call on 01209 202949 Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm or just drop us an email to sales@opieoils.co.uk
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Alternatively complete our oil recommendation form and we will get back to you asap. You can also give us a call on 01209 202949 Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm or just drop us an email to sales@opieoils.co.uk
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Sorry to hijack the thread, oilman I have filled the online form out and await your guidance but one question - Is is safe to use flushing oil before the fresh oil is used. Want to make sure I can get the inside as clean as possible before adding new oil and filter
Thanks In Advance and OP, sorry for the hijack
Thanks In Advance and OP, sorry for the hijack
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