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Old 28 January 2012, 01:38 PM
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yes i know this has been coverd a million times before.
and yes i have used the search !!!! but which engine oil is ok for a 55 plate wrx ppp 261 no other mods
i read that it should be 5-30 fully synth but most seem to use 5-40 or 10-40 any reson for this ????? or would the standerd 5-30 be fine.
not trying to find the best make ect just what grade is best for weekend use don't do trackdays anymore but car is used properly (not thrashed to death but used)

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But have you tried asking in Technical
Old 28 January 2012, 01:42 PM
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no tbh mate as was not quite sure what this came under.
Old 28 January 2012, 01:43 PM
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A decent 10w 40 fully synthetic will suffice.
Old 28 January 2012, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
A decent 10w 40 fully synthetic will suffice.
How many 10w 40 full synth are there?I always thought they were very rare at best.
Old 28 January 2012, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by poolio74
How many 10w 40 full synth are there?I always thought they were very rare at best.

Millers do one, though personal preference would be a 5w40 fully synthetic, check out opie oils

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Old 28 January 2012, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Millers do one, though personal preference would be a 5w40 fully synthetic, check out opie oils

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yup thats what i use
Old 28 January 2012, 03:31 PM
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Fuchs TITAN SUPERSYN 5W-40 High Performance, Fully Synthetic from Opie oils is the one i have been recomended for my classic turbo.
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Opie Oils will have the answer. They are very helpful and in the know. Very good on price too.
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have gone for a 5-30 fully synth as thats what the local subaru dealer recommended.
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