10w 50 would be better. The 60 is a bit thick for road use on a standardish car.

 

Einstein has got it spot on, but if the oil temps aren't getting too high (under 125C), a good 5w-40 is a good choice as well.

Cheers

Tim

 

OK cheers guys.

 

Recieved yesterday cheers.

 

Hi there

Need engine oil for:

Classic MY99 UK turbo pretty standard apart from a hayward & scott exhaust system...used as a daily driver...would I be right in assuming 10w40 as that's what seems to be the commonly used grade??

The car has done 115k miles so what would you recommend?

Bit confused as I remember putting Motul 300v 15w50 which I bought from you a few years in my P1 which is SORN at the moment ago..is that because its was essentially an STI engine?

Also which grade of oil for our family wagon which is an E39 BMW 530 diesel??

Will be ordering soon as you confirm.

Many thanks!

 

Hi

A 5w-40 is 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, 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 (or it cold starts are a bit rattly), a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Shell Helix, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

What year is the BMW?

Cheers

Tim

 

Hi

The BMW is a 2002 last of the E39 shape

 

Hi

You need an oil that meets the BMW LL01 or LL04 specification.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-685-bmw-longlife-01.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-686-bmw-longlife-04.aspx

The oils are all good oils as they need to be to meet the BMW specification, so take your pick based on any price/brand preference you have. At the moment, the Fuchs GT1 5w-40 is a bargain, but there are some other good deals via those links as well.

Cheers

Tim

 

1998 ej20, forged using wiseco pistons manley rods and acl race bearings.

running 320 320, running simtek fmic, full 3" system etc

using 300v 15w 50 at mo?

that ok?

 

Hi

Yes, that's fine. If getting mainly road use I'd go for a good 10w-50 instead, but the 300V is a very good oil.

Cheers

Tim

 

Hi Oil man

Can you please reccomend me some oils (engine currently on Millers1050):, gearbox, diff also brake fluid and power steering.

MY04 WRX STI TYP UK @ 346bhp and 70k+ miles, I am starting to worry about the box a bit its not as tight as it used to be ;-). It does get occasional heavy thrashing/attempted racing but usualy only 1.5miles or so and with care to ensure its up to temp - looking for some exra protection on the shorter ***** out bits...

many thanks

 

Hi oil man,
Brake fluid info required for 02 sti. Spirited driving only at min. Been looking at your castrol react performance dot 4 ?? Also what qty is reqd for a full brake fluid change?
thanks

 

Hi

Yes, that's fine for hard road use. I don't have the capacity listed, but a litre should be enough.

Cheers

Tim

 

2002 bugeye tuned to 270ish 60k serivce time, whats best?

 

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic and you will find those through the link below.

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

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

 

Tim/Guy, you've overllooked PeterolHead's Qs...

 

Ooops, sorry

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterolHead

Hi Oil man

If you want the best protection and you reckon it's getting a bit loose, I'd go for the Redline Lightweight Shockproof or Millers CRX NT in the gearbox and diff.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90-gear-oil-diff-oil.aspx

 

Oil arrived today Tim. Thanks for your prompt delivery,
cheers, hammer man (Cliff)

 

How much oil does a 94 classic wrx take exactly when putting new oil in?

 

Four and a half litres.

 

...And that includes the displacement of the oil filter? Or not? I've forgotten lol

 

Yep including that.

 

Cheers for crank-handling my rubbish memory back to life!

 

Hi Oilman,

Could you please give me an advice about the best engine's oil for my car?
car infos: IMPREZA STI V3 V-LIMITED, RCM forged engine, exedy stage2 clutch, ligthened flywheel, RCM headers, kakimoto full mega n1 exhaust, tracktive hydra ecu, sumo power filter.
pwer 325bhp/torque 328lbf
Car is driven 99% fast or very fast road.
I actually use CASTROL EDGE 10w60...but i'd like to try MOTUL 300V, wich grade do you recommend me?
thanks
regards

 

Just replied to your pm.

Cheers

Tim

 

thanks very much for your usefull advice Tim!
Cheers

 

I'd like to know which oil you would recommend for the following:

2004 Impreza Spec C
Forged Engine (with a Setrab competition oil cooler)
A Few Modifications Running around 420bhp

At the moment oil temps never go beyond 90c and I'm using Gulf Competition Engine Oil 5W50 which I got from yourselves, I will be changing the oil soon but I would like a recommendation on an oil to help reduce engine noise (if such an oil exists) plus an oil which will also will run slightly higher temps as it takes giving the car a right hammering to reach 90c.

I know some may say remove the oil cooler but I don't want to do that.

 

Is it burning much oil? If not, try a good 10w-40 like the Gulf Competition. If it is burning oil, I'd stick with what you're using.

Cheers

Tim

 

Hi Tim

No it doesn't use a drop between oil changes, obviously having an oil cooler means that temps aren't a problem except for the fact that if anything they are lower than I would like for 'normal' driving.

Thanks for the quick answer.

 

Is Castrol Magnatec a bad oil to use? I see in 4 years although you sell it you dont recommend it? & its half price this weekend dont wanna damage my engine for £15 saving

oops sorry I have a std 2000 bugeye & see you recommend 5-40w just want to know why not magnatec really