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oilman 29 September 2014 04:44 PM


Originally Posted by aidy01 (Post 11525459)
Hi, Oilman could you help me please. I have bought a 2002 impreza 2.0 non turbo awd and I would like to get it serviced. My questions are as follows, 1:what grade engine oil do I need and how many litres and what brand do you recommend, 2: what gear oil do I need and how many litres would do it, I want to do diff also so would it be same in the rear diff also. Thanks in advance :). P.s if this helps the guy before me put a straight through exhaust on, that so far is the only mod but later I would like to put an air induction kit on.

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic as the best option for the engine.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS NT/CFS, 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, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs Syn MC, Shell Helix, Millers Trident, Castrol Magnatec, Mobil Super 2000 or Motul 6100

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox and diff and here are the ones we have.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-...ion-fluid.aspx

If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition, Motul Gear 300, Red Line 75w-90NS and Millers TRX are ideal for the gearbox. The Castrol Universal, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives. The Fuchs Syn 5, Millers CRX, Redline 75w-90 GL5, Motul Gear 300 and Gulf Competition are ideal for the diff. The Fuchs Sintopoid, Castrol Syntrax Longlife, Millers TRX, Motul Motylgear, Mobil SHC and Amsoil FGR are also good choices.

Cheers

Tim

aidy01 29 September 2014 04:52 PM

Thanks very much :thumb:

Willowsdad 29 September 2014 07:59 PM

Order placed, thanks.

oilman 30 September 2014 11:01 AM

Thanks for the order

Rivers990 01 October 2014 11:15 AM

Hi I have an inpreza sport 2 litre none turbo 1994 model what type oil do I need thanks

oilman 01 October 2014 11:36 AM

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic as 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, Millers CFS NT/CFS, 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, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs Syn MC, Shell Helix, Millers Trident/EE Nanodrive, Castrol Magnatec, Mobil Super 2000 or Motul 6100

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

Cheers

Tim

IveGotTheBug 01 October 2014 02:44 PM

So winters on its way and im due to give the wagon a service

Model v reg import 99/00 wagon
Mileage 100k
Modifications none
Bearing in mind winters on its way and its a weekend motor
Thanks oilman

oilman 01 October 2014 03:33 PM

I would go for a 5w-40 synthetic as that will give good cold start protection, especially in the winter.

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/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

gary77 03 October 2014 08:30 PM

Thanks Tim got my oil the other day there gulf comp and motul 300 , and spark plugs , thanks again for your help and I like the free airfreshner

oilman 06 October 2014 08:33 AM

Glad it arrived safely, the air fresheners are very popular.

Cheers

Tim

joz8968 06 October 2014 06:12 PM


Originally Posted by oilman (Post 11531575)
...the air fresheners are very popular.

They smell so good! :D

LukeyB 09 October 2014 12:11 PM

Subaru
wrx sti
2005
80k
Running 1.65bar at 431hp
Road use.
Engine oil recommendation.

oilman 09 October 2014 12:43 PM

A 10w-50 is ideal for your car and these are the ones that we stock.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

The Nanodrive CFS is, on paper, the best oil available, but the Pro S and CFS are both really good oils, so all are good choices for your car.

Cheers

Tim

peter zippy reid 12 October 2014 03:12 PM

Gearbox and Rear diff oil on 03 sti jdm with dccd

iron_man 12 October 2014 06:21 PM

Hi oilman

Model: JDM Impreza 1998 STI Version 4
Engine type: EJ20
Driving style: off-road - rally type
Any other information that may be relevant: no hp mods - running stock 300hp

I will install oil cooling system and I am planning to run the car on LPG (dont know if that makes a difference to oil choice)

I need oil for everything that needs oil :) Engine, brakes, diffs etc

As for the engine, at what temperatures the oil works best? I understand that temp cant be too high, but also shouldnt be too low, right?


Thanks

oilman 13 October 2014 09:00 AM


Originally Posted by peter zippy reid (Post 11536247)
Gearbox and Rear diff oil on 03 sti jdm with dccd

Does it have DCCD?

Cheers

Tim

oilman 13 October 2014 09:03 AM


Originally Posted by iron_man (Post 11536383)
Hi oilman

Model: JDM Impreza 1998 STI Version 4
Engine type: EJ20
Driving style: off-road - rally type
Any other information that may be relevant: no hp mods - running stock 300hp

I will install oil cooling system and I am planning to run the car on LPG (dont know if that makes a difference to oil choice)

I need oil for everything that needs oil :) Engine, brakes, diffs etc

As for the engine, at what temperatures the oil works best? I understand that temp cant be too high, but also shouldnt be too low, right?


Thanks

Hi

A 10w-40 is ideal for your engine.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Red Line and Millers CFS. As a cheaper alternative the Fuchs Syn MC, Shell HX7, Motul 6100 and Millers EE/Trident are good choices.

You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox and diff.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-...ion-fluid.aspx

If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition, Motul Gear 300, Red Line 75w-90NS and Millers TRX are ideal for the gearbox. The Castrol Universal/Universal Plus, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives. The Fuchs Syn 5, Millers CRX, Redline 75w-90 GL5, Motul Gear 300 and Gulf Competition are ideal for the diff. The Fuchs Sintopoid, Castrol Syntrax Longlife, Millers TRX, Motul Motylgear, Mobil SHC and Amsoil FGR are also good choices.

The best fluids for the brakes and clutch are the Castrol SRF, Motul RBF660 and Gulf RF1000. The Motul RBF600, Gulf RF800, Millers 300 Plus and Fuchs Pro Race are close to those, but don't have quite as high boiling points. The next step down (in performance terms), but still an upgrade over standard are the Gulf Racing 5.1, Motul DOT 5.1 and Castrol React Performance. Any of the other DOT4 fluids we have are fine to use as a standard choice.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-450-brak...tch-fluid.aspx

The best coolants are the Motul Inugel Optimal or Fuchs Pro Cool, but the Fuchs ESK, Millers Alpine, Castrol Radicool and Gulf are all fine as cheaper alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-458-coolant-antifreeze.aspx

Cheers

Tim

peter zippy reid 13 October 2014 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by oilman (Post 11536930)
Does it have DCCD?

Cheers

Tim

Yes mate has dccd

oilman 13 October 2014 11:13 AM

Hi

In that case, I'd use this in the gearbox

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-899-motu...ter-based.aspx

The diff needs a SAE90 LSD oil, like the Fuchs Titan Race Gear 90LS, Castrol Axle Z or Motul 90PA.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-679-sae-90-gear-oils.aspx

Cheers

Tim

peter zippy reid 13 October 2014 11:20 AM

Just ordered it cheers

oilman 13 October 2014 11:26 AM

Thanks for the order.

Cheers

Tim

iron_man 13 October 2014 03:54 PM


Originally Posted by oilman (Post 11536934)
Hi

A 10w-40 is ideal for your engine.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Red Line and Millers CFS. As a cheaper alternative the Fuchs Syn MC, Shell HX7, Motul 6100 and Millers EE/Trident are good choices.

You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox and diff.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-...ion-fluid.aspx

If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition, Motul Gear 300, Red Line 75w-90NS and Millers TRX are ideal for the gearbox. The Castrol Universal/Universal Plus, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives. The Fuchs Syn 5, Millers CRX, Redline 75w-90 GL5, Motul Gear 300 and Gulf Competition are ideal for the diff. The Fuchs Sintopoid, Castrol Syntrax Longlife, Millers TRX, Motul Motylgear, Mobil SHC and Amsoil FGR are also good choices.

The best fluids for the brakes and clutch are the Castrol SRF, Motul RBF660 and Gulf RF1000. The Motul RBF600, Gulf RF800, Millers 300 Plus and Fuchs Pro Race are close to those, but don't have quite as high boiling points. The next step down (in performance terms), but still an upgrade over standard are the Gulf Racing 5.1, Motul DOT 5.1 and Castrol React Performance. Any of the other DOT4 fluids we have are fine to use as a standard choice.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-450-brak...tch-fluid.aspx

The best coolants are the Motul Inugel Optimal or Fuchs Pro Cool, but the Fuchs ESK, Millers Alpine, Castrol Radicool and Gulf are all fine as cheaper alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-458-coolant-antifreeze.aspx

Cheers

Tim


What about steering fluid?

Thanks

oilman 14 October 2014 08:44 AM

Hi

It needs an ATF fluid and the best options are the Amsoil ATF, Red Line D4 or Fuchs ATF6000, although the others are fine as cheaper alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-771-dexron-iii.aspx

Cheers

Tim

iron_man 14 October 2014 03:59 PM

Order placed, thanks Tim

oilman 15 October 2014 08:55 AM

Thanks for the order.

Cheers

Tim

imire 03 November 2014 05:10 PM

Hi

A good oil for a 2.5 sti hatch please

Regards

Stu

oilman 03 November 2014 05:25 PM

Hi Stu

Is it standard or modified? Does it burn much oil?

Cheers

Tim

imire 03 November 2014 05:52 PM


Originally Posted by oilman (Post 11553014)
Hi Stu

Is it standard or modified? Does it burn much oil?

Cheers

Tim

Hi Tim yes sorry

Standard, 48k miles we have done 3k now since having it, and No it don,t use or burn any, it does smell of burning oil just lately and looks black as, the old stuff in it, but don,t burn, use or leak any,

Stu

oilman 04 November 2014 08:45 AM

Hi Stu

I would go for a 5w-40.

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/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

Caribe 04 November 2014 11:02 AM

Oil for a 2010 WRXS
no additional mods bar the standard PPP and a cosworth panel filter
30k miles - daily driver
also best gearbox oil as it was just changed by Subaru but is a bit more whiney.

Thanks


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