Hi

Same as the post above for the engine, a 5w-40 is ideal.

Does it have DCCD?

Cheers

Tim

No it doesn't have DCCD

it has whined since getting the oil changed by Subaru so just would rather put something decent it

Hi

You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox.

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. The Castrol Universal/Universal Plus, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

Thank you will place order.

oil service
 

hi oilman

I am wanting to service engine, gearbox and diff oil in my 2001 bugeye 2.0l wrx turbo 90,000

270 bhp
only road use and its got 5w-40 millers in at the moment

also what filter would you recommend?

any help would be great
cheers

Hi

A 5w-40 is ideal 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/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.

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.

Here is the standard Subaru filter

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73744-su...il-filter.aspx

Or the UFI alternative is a very popular choice.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-6782-oil...ternative.aspx

Cheers

Tim

hi

great stuff, ill be purchasing them over the weekend

cheers alex

Hi tim

Thanks just ordered some Pro S and a filter :thumb:

Stu

Thanks for the order

Hi oilman,
93 wrx import 63k 300bhp weekend warrior
Previously run on cfs 10/40 but been parked up for a few years. I was thinking cfs 10/50nt but i nicked some cfs 5/40 of a mate to flush it out, and it runs really smoooooth round town. I'm probably thinking 10/50nt is better considering the age and stick it normally gets though? What would you recommend? Ta

...

Hi

Yes, I would go for a 10w-50 in that.

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

Hi

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

Hi Tim

I need to top my oil up today and have run out of millers CFS 10-40 fully synthetic no one sells it next to me.
will I be ok mixing/toping it up with shell helix 10 40 fully synthetic?

appreciate any help :thumb:

Hi

Yes, it is fine to mix them.

Cheers

Tim

thanks for the reply :)

Struggling to find the correct oils for your car? Then just ask the Oilman.

To help us to give the most accurate advice possible we do need some information about your car. e.g.:

Make:
Model:
Year:
Engine type:
Performance modifications:
Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc)
Any other information that may be relevant: e.g. approx BHP if modified, oil temps if known
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine, Gearbox, Diff etc.

You can contact us here, alternatively give us a call on 01209 202944 Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm or send us an email to sales@opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Oilman

Hi Tim
I just pick up 2005 Blob Sti typeUK Wide track with DCCD
mods: de-catted, induction and map
Looking for recommendation for a full service:
engine oil, gear, diffs, spark plugs (pfr6b vs. 7b)
do you do the original subaru black oil filter/sump plug?
Do you deliver to Ireland (southern)?
Is there a way to see the prices on your website in euro?
Thanks
Thomas

Hi Thomas

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic in 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/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.

This is ideal for 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

I'd go for the PFR6B as it's fairly standard.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-64095-ng...-ngk-3500.aspx

Sorry, but we don't do the black filters.

Here are the shipping rates.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/t-carriage.aspx

The website will only display prices in Sterling.

Cheers

Tim

I bought motul gear 300 75w90 and gulf competition 5w40 from you, I'm wondering what the shelf life of them is

General opinion is say 5 years.

The only problem would tend to be the additives comming out of solution but as the oil mixes change even in the same make and model of oil.

No one can give a hard and fast rule.

Hi

5 years or more is perfectly fine in most cases, just give the oils a shake before you use them as the additives can settle out.

Cheers

Tim

i have a blobeye sti 54 plate with a forged 2.5 running 430 bhp

which type/brand engine oil please

fast road only

pistons are very noisy when cold as its forged

I would use a 10w-50.

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

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

Cheers

Tim

Looking to order all fluids shortly. Can someone confirm how much fluid is required for clutch & power-steering replacement?

Also coolant/anti-freeze - any suggestions and is 5l sufficient?

I don't have the clutch capacity listed, but would think it's about 0.5L. Power steering is about a litre.

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

It takes about 8L.

Cheers

Tim

Hi oilman

New impreza owner looking for recommendations for oil for a full service.
2005 2.0 STI Prodrive with DCCD currently running 330bhp
Fast road use, no track day in mind as of yet.

Engine
Diff
Gearbox
Transfer box

And how much of each??
Top 3 recommendations for each if you could.

Cheers

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic in 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/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.

This is ideal for the gearbox.

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

or this one

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60230-mi...ssion-oil.aspx

The best option for the diff is a synthetic 75w-90, like the Silkolene Syn 5, Millers CRX NT LS, Motul Gear 300LS, Red Line 75w-90 GL5 or Gulf Competition LS. A SAE90 or 80w-90 mineral oil such as Motul 90PA, Fuchs Race Gear 90LS or Gulf Gear LS 80w-90 is a good, cheaper alternative.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-970-limited-slip-diff.aspx

You'll need 5L of engine oil, 4L of gear oil and 0.8L of diff oil. You don't need a separate transfer box oil for your car.

Cheers

Tim

Tim I'm still running in my 2005 STI Forged engine, been told to run it on semi synth for the first 500 miles then change to a fully synth after this point. What oil do you recommend? Mods are forged engine PPP Remap, Cone filter, Oversized IC, full exhaust system. Car will be used as a daily driver and occasionally sprinted drives.

Cheers Gaz

Hi

A 10w-50 is ideal when the engine is run in.

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

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

Cheers

Tim