Ian

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I have been using silkolene pro s 10/50 for around 4 to 5 years now and have not used anything else.

I change my oil every 5k miles.

I do not to any track driving and the odd 1/4 miles in the year.

most of my driving is to the shops and back.

im running more power than standard.

sometimes i feel it is a waist using this oil as i do not use my car for what the oil can take.

what other oil would you recomend using for me?

thanks

happydude303

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its never a waste using good oil stick with what you now and dont put any cheap brands in it your kick your self if it went wrong

oilman

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The problem is with the forged engines, a 10w-50 is ideal, and there isn't a cheap one. My advice would be to wait for the Pro S or Millers CFS to be on offer and buy it then and give the car a bit of a thrash to make it worthwhile I know what you mean about wasting money, but the engine is getting better protection than it would with something else and it costs about the same as a tank of fuel.

Motion-Mx

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I have an 03 UK STi,what oil do you recommend? running 340BHP ish. and are oil filters from the local motor factors ok?


also is it necessary to change the coolant?


thanks,

oilman

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

5w-40, 5w-40 oil, 5w40, 5w/40

Out of those, the best ones are the Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Gulf Formula G, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

Not so sure on the coolant change, every 2 years I think.

Coolant, Antifreeze, Hydraulic, Suspension Fluid

Cheers

morfo

Hi Oilman,

Could you recommend an engine oil for my52 bugeye wrx also what diff oil should i use. the car is standard.

Thanks

oilman

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Hi

I'd go for the same as my reply above, a good 5w-40 oil.

Cheers

Tim

Motion-Mx

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why do some use 10/40 and others 5/40 ?

oilman

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Often I think it's price, 10w-40's are generally cheaper. 10w can be better in classics and forged engines though, due to larger engine tolerances.

Motion-Mx

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what do you think to this...I cang et this stuff fro a friend...


5/40 Fully Synthetic

ACEA A3,B3,B4
API SL/CF
VW 505
MB 229.1
CMCC G5/PD2

those are the spec's....

is any oil filter ok? from a motor factor...

also what do I need to do once changed the oil,I heard something about cranking it with plugs disconnected... disconnect cam sensor?

thanks,

nick172sport

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definatley disconnect crank sensor then crank it over till pressure is up

scooby1929

iTrader: (1)

I would not bother just fill the oil filter with oil before you screw it on and you will be fine

Motion-Mx

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anything else other than disconnecting crank sensor? where is it by the way? and how long should I crank it?

what oil for my gearbox?

thanks

oilman

iTrader: (9)

What brand is it?

The gearbox takes a GL5 75w-90.

Cheers

Guy

Motion-Mx

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brand is Penine Lubricants

morfo

Ordered some silkolene from your site yesterday.
Thanks

oilman

iTrader: (9)

Thanks for the order