Not another oil debate
22 October 2005, 01:12 PM
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Not another oil debate
Ok its oil change time and i was going to ask what to use in a 93 wrx ra but all that seems to happen is the person asking the question gets very confused as what to use as a fullscale scoobynet war breaks out as every man and his dog jumps in with different reasons for using certain oils/products.
So.... why not list what you use in your engine, gearbox, diff/diff with lsd and also a little bit about the car like age spec etc.
I do not want this to turn into another huge oil debate just a bit of a database for newbies like myself to look at and be able to pick an oil that suits there spec and year of year.
Anyone?
So.... why not list what you use in your engine, gearbox, diff/diff with lsd and also a little bit about the car like age spec etc.
I do not want this to turn into another huge oil debate just a bit of a database for newbies like myself to look at and be able to pick an oil that suits there spec and year of year.
Anyone?
22 October 2005, 04:55 PM
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I was gonna ask too!
havin had my 02 wrx for about 4 weeks I wany to know what oil to use, there is a part container of 5w30 fully synthetic in the boot, is that right?
again, not wanting a war, but just a bit of advice.
ta.
Rob
again, not wanting a war, but just a bit of advice.
ta.
Rob
23 October 2005, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tath
PM Oilman on here - i've bought stuff off them and they know their oils 
give Alyn at as-performance a ring, he will give you good sound advise not sales patter
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24 October 2005, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jonny gav
no he doesn't but he does know how to "copy" and "paste" if thats what you mean
give Alyn at as-performance a ring, he will give you good sound advise not sales patter 0191 4103770
give Alyn at as-performance a ring, he will give you good sound advise not sales patter
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Simon
24 October 2005, 02:40 PM
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Hi T5OLF
We use Silkolene oils here
Engine oil -Silkolene 15w-50 Pro-R
Transmission -Silkolene Silktran SYN5
Hope this helps
Colin@Revolution
www.revolution.eu.com
We use Silkolene oils here
Engine oil -Silkolene 15w-50 Pro-R
Transmission -Silkolene Silktran SYN5
Hope this helps
Colin@Revolution
www.revolution.eu.com
24 October 2005, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by oilman
Out of order my friend, what did I do to upset you!
Cheers
Simon
Cheers
Simon
do you do cold calling too???
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its gonna take a while to get over this one.
24 October 2005, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jonny gav
I talk ****e, I copy and paste or I know nothing about oils.
I think a little more respect is required here and if you'd bothered to read all my posts on oil you will find out the following:
Yes I copy and paste articles from time to time, some are written by me and some by others who I credit, you are not obliged to read them but others may find them interesting, this is a forum with more than 40,000 members!
I do not talk ****e, my statements are based on fact - if you don't like them then once again, dont read them!
I know a lot about oils, it is my business and has been for many years and I have many happy customers using the oils I recommend including some of the fastest and most powerful cars currently competing around the UK week in and week out.
It's people like you who sometimes make me wonder whether it is worth paying a substantial amount of money annually to Scoobynet!
Either say something useful or don't bother posting!
Cheers
Simon
24 October 2005, 10:43 PM
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For christ's sake i thought this was a thread to post what oil you use not a bloody ecuse to slag each other off
24 October 2005, 10:44 PM
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Thanks mate
Originally Posted by REVOLUTION
Hi T5OLF
We use Silkolene oils here
Engine oil -Silkolene 15w-50 Pro-R
Transmission -Silkolene Silktran SYN5
Hope this helps
Colin@Revolution
www.revolution.eu.com
We use Silkolene oils here
Engine oil -Silkolene 15w-50 Pro-R
Transmission -Silkolene Silktran SYN5
Hope this helps
Colin@Revolution
www.revolution.eu.com
25 October 2005, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by T5OLF
For christ's sake i thought this was a thread to post what oil you use not a bloody ecuse to slag each other off
Oilman is obviously biased towards the products he sells. I'm guessing however that he wouldn't sell them if he didn't think they were the best though...
I'm pretty sure that there is another oil somewhere that is as good as the Silkolene ProS I was recommended, and subsequently bought from Opie. Since no-one has recommended it to me, and no one else has bothered to furnish me (and you) with countless articles about oil, I'll stick to the Silkolene
I'm sure some of you feel differently but any chance you could pick the dummy up and calm down?
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25 October 2005, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by oilman
So, what exactly is your point?
I talk ****e, I copy and paste or I know nothing about oils.
I talk ****e, I copy and paste or I know nothing about oils.
Originally Posted by oilman
I do not talk ****e, my statements are based on fact - if you don't like them then once again, dont read them!
Originally Posted by oilman
I know a lot about oils, it is my business and has been for many years and I have many happy customers using the oils I recommend including some of the fastest and most powerful cars currently competing around the UK week in and week out.
Originally Posted by oilman
It's people like you who sometimes make me wonder whether it is worth paying a substantial amount of money annually to Scoobynet!!
Originally Posted by oilman
Either say something useful or don't bother posting!!!
25 October 2005, 08:59 AM
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personally we use and recomend mainly MOTUL...............probably the market leader in terms of Ester synthetics
the only other we now use is Millers Oils products - a very small (in oil terms) company that produce very specific products for quite specialist applications at an exceptional cost, only loses out because they don't have the high profile sponsorship deals of some of the "big" names..............
wouldn't use or recomend any others, have seen the internals of far too many engines to risk our own or customers cars..............
alyn
the only other we now use is Millers Oils products - a very small (in oil terms) company that produce very specific products for quite specialist applications at an exceptional cost, only loses out because they don't have the high profile sponsorship deals of some of the "big" names..............
wouldn't use or recomend any others, have seen the internals of far too many engines to risk our own or customers cars..............
alyn
25 October 2005, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by oilman
So, what exactly is your point?
I talk ****e, I copy and paste or I know nothing about oils.
I think a little more respect is required here and if you'd bothered to read all my posts on oil you will find out the following:
Yes I copy and paste articles from time to time, some are written by me and some by others who I credit, you are not obliged to read them but others may find them interesting, this is a forum with more than 40,000 members!
I do not talk ****e, my statements are based on fact - if you don't like them then once again, dont read them!
I know a lot about oils, it is my business and has been for many years and I have many happy customers using the oils I recommend including some of the fastest and most powerful cars currently competing around the UK week in and week out.
It's people like you who sometimes make me wonder whether it is worth paying a substantial amount of money annually to Scoobynet!
Either say something useful or don't bother posting!
Cheers
Simon
I talk ****e, I copy and paste or I know nothing about oils.
I think a little more respect is required here and if you'd bothered to read all my posts on oil you will find out the following:
Yes I copy and paste articles from time to time, some are written by me and some by others who I credit, you are not obliged to read them but others may find them interesting, this is a forum with more than 40,000 members!
I do not talk ****e, my statements are based on fact - if you don't like them then once again, dont read them!
I know a lot about oils, it is my business and has been for many years and I have many happy customers using the oils I recommend including some of the fastest and most powerful cars currently competing around the UK week in and week out.
It's people like you who sometimes make me wonder whether it is worth paying a substantial amount of money annually to Scoobynet!
Either say something useful or don't bother posting!
Cheers
Simon
If he advertises- he's paying for the Privilage! It's not like anything sneaky or underhand is being tried.
If he quotes figures- that's the data, if anyone has scientific reason to qustion the data or quotes then outline those reasons, don't just say x, y is wrong and doesn't know anything about oils.
Just my two cents...
NS04
25 October 2005, 10:50 AM
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I am actually really curious what oil to use in my Scooby (it's due for another oil change) and seen as I found out lots of information on Scoobynet regarding fault diagnostics which helped me reach a resolution to some critical issues. I thought this would be the best possible place to get some honest advice..... but jesus!! This is more like a Local 'Cruise' topic.... b1tching!! I am stunned!! Come on boys no need for any of this. Be nice!! Everyone is entitled to have their own opinion. I believe T5OLF did ask for this not to happen and to just post your year of car and type of oil you 'prefer' to use!!
Can some one PM me with a NICE suggestion? 1995 Import WRX with Modified engine lightened valves, H pattern steel conrods etc all the usual - completed 7K miles
Can some one PM me with a NICE suggestion? 1995 Import WRX with Modified engine lightened valves, H pattern steel conrods etc all the usual - completed 7K miles
25 October 2005, 10:57 AM
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We recommend the oils that are most suitable for scoobies (depending on the state of tune/use etc) whether people buy from us is a personal matter.
For the record we don't just sell and recommend Silkolene. A look here will tell you that we in fact sell 6 brands of oil (Motul, Fuchs, Silkolene, Castrol, Mobil and Total) which enables us to select the most suitable for the application.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm
With regards to SN, the biggest sellers are Silkolene and Motul and this is due entirely to the quality of these oils!
Perhaps it's best that I don't bother posting technical information and just sell as I have the right to do as an authorised trader!
Cheers
Simon
For the record we don't just sell and recommend Silkolene. A look here will tell you that we in fact sell 6 brands of oil (Motul, Fuchs, Silkolene, Castrol, Mobil and Total) which enables us to select the most suitable for the application.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm
With regards to SN, the biggest sellers are Silkolene and Motul and this is due entirely to the quality of these oils!
Perhaps it's best that I don't bother posting technical information and just sell as I have the right to do as an authorised trader!
Cheers
Simon
25 October 2005, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Twinkle Scooby
I am actually really curious what oil to use in my Scooby (it's due for another oil change) and seen as I found out lots of information on Scoobynet regarding fault diagnostics which helped me reach a resolution to some critical issues. I thought this would be the best possible place to get some honest advice..... but jesus!! This is more like a Local 'Cruise' topic.... b1tching!! I am stunned!! Come on boys no need for any of this. Be nice!! Everyone is entitled to have their own opinion. I believe T5OLF did ask for this not to happen and to just post your year of car and type of oil you 'prefer' to use!!
Can some one PM me with a NICE suggestion? 1995 Import WRX with Modified engine lightened valves, H pattern steel conrods etc all the usual - completed 7K miles
Can some one PM me with a NICE suggestion? 1995 Import WRX with Modified engine lightened valves, H pattern steel conrods etc all the usual - completed 7K miles
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Originally Posted by john banks
And it does smell nice
BTW Safety first: Don't drink the varnish: it'd be a sad end, but a beautiful finish!!
NS04
P.S. Silkolene Pro S 10w50 for my classic. Reason: Cause Simon told me to!!
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25 October 2005, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by john banks
I like many others use it because it is one of the most widely used oils by >200 BHP/litre Subaru engines in the UK. And it does smell nice
i don't like my oil with food colouring in it to be honest
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