is this oil ?
13 November 2004, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by farmerwrx
a good one to use in a my 99 sti type r and and a my 95 wrx?
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...40749cdf441c58
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...40749cdf441c58
There was a thread a while ago with a long quote from an expert from an oil company and the end conclusion was that you need a "10w-50 oil which is a proper pao/ester shear stable synthetic" 'proper' meaning not a similar oil that has been labled as the real thing by means of a legal oil description loophole.
How one is supposed to tell the diference i don't know,but its not all bad news, a brand was quoted ...."pro S "
Thats the oil you really want but finding it may be a pain.
13 November 2004, 04:31 PM
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Not as hard maybe , look here, http://www.silkoleneoil.com/raceprod.htm a 10w-50 (pro s silkolene) but look underneath it ,a 0w-20 ,too thin for road use , the motul you were thinking of was too thin also.
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"Not as hard maybe , look here, http://www.silkoleneoil.com/raceprod.htm a 10w-50 (pro s silkolene) but look underneath it ,a 0w-20 ,too thin for road use , the motul you were thinking of was too thin also"
It seems recent threads on oil have had some impact however if you read through them carefully you will see that a 5w 40 is NOT to thin.
Infact it offers better protection by getting around the engine quicker at the initial start up when cold (where most wear occurs).
Jason
It seems recent threads on oil have had some impact however if you read through them carefully you will see that a 5w 40 is NOT to thin.
Infact it offers better protection by getting around the engine quicker at the initial start up when cold (where most wear occurs).
Jason
14 November 2004, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by farmerwrx
what oil do i need and where from any help?
15 November 2004, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonius
"Not as hard maybe , look here, http://www.silkoleneoil.com/raceprod.htm a 10w-50 (pro s silkolene) but look underneath it ,a 0w-20 ,too thin for road use , the motul you were thinking of was too thin also"
It seems recent threads on oil have had some impact however if you read through them carefully you will see that a 5w 40 is NOT to thin.
Infact it offers better protection by getting around the engine quicker at the initial start up when cold (where most wear occurs).
Jason
It seems recent threads on oil have had some impact however if you read through them carefully you will see that a 5w 40 is NOT to thin.
Infact it offers better protection by getting around the engine quicker at the initial start up when cold (where most wear occurs).
Jason
15 November 2004, 06:04 PM
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Thought i'd resurrect it as it's a good read.
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ear+stable+oil
I rest my case m'lud.
5w-40 is only too thin if you don't mind giving your engine the extra wear,most people DO mind therefore it's fair to say it's too thin i think .Last paragraph covers this.
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ear+stable+oil
I rest my case m'lud.
5w-40 is only too thin if you don't mind giving your engine the extra wear,most people DO mind therefore it's fair to say it's too thin i think .Last paragraph covers this.
15 November 2004, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by matty01
Thought i'd resurrect it as it's a good read.
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ear+stable+oil
I rest my case m'lud.
5w-40 is only too thin if you don't mind giving your engine the extra wear,most people DO mind therefore it's fair to say it's too thin i think .Last paragraph covers this.
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ear+stable+oil
I rest my case m'lud.
5w-40 is only too thin if you don't mind giving your engine the extra wear,most people DO mind therefore it's fair to say it's too thin i think .Last paragraph covers this.
And yes I do know the author and he's forgotten more than I know!
Cheers
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15 November 2004, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by matty01
Well that's as maybe but on a hot day thrashing about it'll be too thin,i'll take my advice from the expert who works in the trade ta.
Jason
15 November 2004, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by matty01
Thought i'd resurrect it as it's a good read.
Originally Posted by matty01
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=346896&highlight=shear+stable+oil
I rest my case m'lud.
5w-40 is only too thin if you don't mind giving your engine the extra wear,most people DO mind therefore it's fair to say it's too thin i think .Last paragraph covers this.
If read correctly, the article describes the 0w-20 as far too thin for everyday use, and if I am not mistaken, even by oilman's own admission(and yes I am already preparing the apology) following the owner's handbook does allow for use of 5w oils, and I may be mistaken on this, oilman himself has offered such oils for sale at his his usual very reasonable rates.
The case has been presented before you as I see it m'lud
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16 November 2004, 12:19 AM
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Oilman, perhaps you can give me a recommendation for my car?
It's a 1999 JDM Twin Turbo 2.0 Legacy B4. I have no idea what the recommended oil for it is as the manual is all in Japanese, but I understand that the first turbo is a little, umm, delicate (ie. de cat it and it will blow up). My driving consists of daily long runs, largely 70ish motorway runs, some M6 stop start and a bit of enthusiastic A and B roads, sometime this can be 1000 miles a week. Weekends can often consist of a number of annoying short runs to Tesco.
The car is unmodified as far as I can tell, and probably hasn't been remapped either.
It's a 1999 JDM Twin Turbo 2.0 Legacy B4. I have no idea what the recommended oil for it is as the manual is all in Japanese, but I understand that the first turbo is a little, umm, delicate (ie. de cat it and it will blow up). My driving consists of daily long runs, largely 70ish motorway runs, some M6 stop start and a bit of enthusiastic A and B roads, sometime this can be 1000 miles a week. Weekends can often consist of a number of annoying short runs to Tesco.
The car is unmodified as far as I can tell, and probably hasn't been remapped either.
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16 November 2004, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonius
Maybe Simon aka 'oilman' can clarify this point as to weather 5w or 10w is more suitable?
Jason
Jason
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Simon
16 November 2004, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TONY F
hi all
i ve been using 10w50 silkolene, ive been told to change to 5w40 for the winter and 10w50 for the warmer months. any ideas?
tony
i ve been using 10w50 silkolene, ive been told to change to 5w40 for the winter and 10w50 for the warmer months. any ideas?
tony
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Simon
16 November 2004, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Lum
Oilman, perhaps you can give me a recommendation for my car?
It's a 1999 JDM Twin Turbo 2.0 Legacy B4. I have no idea what the recommended oil for it is as the manual is all in Japanese, but I understand that the first turbo is a little, umm, delicate (ie. de cat it and it will blow up). My driving consists of daily long runs, largely 70ish motorway runs, some M6 stop start and a bit of enthusiastic A and B roads, sometime this can be 1000 miles a week. Weekends can often consist of a number of annoying short runs to Tesco.
The car is unmodified as far as I can tell, and probably hasn't been remapped either.
It's a 1999 JDM Twin Turbo 2.0 Legacy B4. I have no idea what the recommended oil for it is as the manual is all in Japanese, but I understand that the first turbo is a little, umm, delicate (ie. de cat it and it will blow up). My driving consists of daily long runs, largely 70ish motorway runs, some M6 stop start and a bit of enthusiastic A and B roads, sometime this can be 1000 miles a week. Weekends can often consist of a number of annoying short runs to Tesco.
The car is unmodified as far as I can tell, and probably hasn't been remapped either.
Either will be suitable.
Cheers
Simon
23 November 2004, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by matty01
Well that's as maybe but on a hot day thrashing about it'll be too thin,i'll take my advice from the expert who works in the trade ta.
It seems this thread has proven otherwise m'lud!
And for furtur evidence I'll submit:
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=378713 23/11/04
I think that's my closing statement m'lud!
Jason
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