I get asked many questions about oil so I thought a thread here for all oil related questions would be a good idea and build into a FAQ or reference point for others.
So, put your oil questions here but please give the following information if you would like a recommendation:
Make
Model
Year
Engine size/type
Any mods
Type of use (road/track)
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used)
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?
I hope this will help and become a useful thread
Regards
Guy
I have just used these, remember maxxd get discount on the website!
Great service although its took a week for mine to arrive...thats IF its here today
Should be there by now
What did you order?
Cheers
Guy.
Make: Toyota
Model: Celica GT4 A
Year: 1991
Engine size/type: 1998cc 4-pot turbo.
Any mods: Induction kit, full HKS Silent Hi-Power system, full decat, boost @ 12psi, 16 row oil cooler, (hopefully) FMIC.
Type of use (road/track): Road, occasional hard use.
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used): Castrol 10w 40 (according to the sticker on the rocker cover!)
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? Engine, trans, transfer box, rear diff.
Cheers.
I have an Email From Tim Mate, your waiting for stock thats why i aint got my order lol!
Its fine though i hadnt checked my emails!
Make: Toyota
Model: Celica GT4 A
Year: 1991
Engine size/type: 1998cc 4-pot turbo.
Any mods: Induction kit, full HKS Silent Hi-Power system, full decat, boost @ 12psi, 16 row oil cooler, (hopefully) FMIC.
Type of use (road/track): Road, occasional hard use.
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used): Castrol 10w 40 (according to the sticker on the rocker cover!)
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? Engine, trans, transfer box, rear diff.
Cheers.
10w-40 Castrol would not be the best choice as it is a semi synthetic, these things really deserve a decent synthetic. If you plan plenty of hard use over the summer have a look at 10w-50, if its mainly cruising 5w-40 will be fine.
For the gearbox, diffs and transfer the Silkolene Syn5 75w-90.
Cheers
Guy.
I have an Email From Tim Mate, your waiting for stock thats why i aint got my order lol!
Its fine though i hadnt checked my emails!
Cool, I will keep an eye on it.
Cheers
Guy.
10w-40 Castrol would not be the best choice as it is a semi synthetic, these things really deserve a decent synthetic. If you plan plenty of hard use over the summer have a look at 10w-50, if its mainly cruising 5w-40 will be fine.
For the gearbox, diffs and transfer the Silkolene Syn5 75w-90.
Cheers
Guy.
Excellent mate thanks, I figured on using something like Silkolene Pro S for the engine?
10w-40 Castrol would not be the best choice as it is a semi synthetic, these things really deserve a decent synthetic. If you plan plenty of hard use over the summer have a look at 10w-50, if its mainly cruising 5w-40 will be fine.
For the gearbox, diffs and transfer the Silkolene Syn5 75w-90.
Cheers
Guy.
Excellent mate thanks, I figured on using something like Silkolene Pro S for the engine?
Great choice, top oil.............one of my faves for quality
Cheers
I'm already registered with Opie through the GT4OC so as soon as the engine's back in I'll be ordering some
Make Peugeot
Model 106 GTi
Year1997
Engine size/type 1600 16V
Any mods Newman ph3 cams, Jenvey TB's, GMC manifold + Pugsport Exhaust,
Type of use (road/track) road with a little 1/4 mile action
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) just using a semi synthetic to get the car back up and running
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?wanted to know what the best oil for the engine and box after the run in period. Planning on flushing and refilling with good oil
Lee thats what i have ordered for the 200SX, Silkolene 10W-50
Thanks Guy ill keep tabs on my email for news!
Seems to be good stuff, once I've got an engine under the bonnet I can give it a whirl.
Make Peugeot
Model 106 GTi
Year1997
Engine size/type 1600 16V
Any mods Newman ph3 cams, Jenvey TB's, GMC manifold + Pugsport Exhaust,
Type of use (road/track) road with a little 1/4 mile action
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) just using a semi synthetic to get the car back up and running
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?wanted to know what the best oil for the engine and box after the run in period. Planning on flushing and refilling with good oil
Once the engine is run in a good shear stable 5w-40 synthetic, ideal.
For the gearbox a good synthetic 75w-80 or 75w-90, plenty to choose from but I would have a look at the likes of Silkolene, Redline and Motul.
Cheers
Guy.
Make - ford
Model - fiesta (mondeo engine)
Year - 95ish lol
Engine size/type - 2 litre 16v zetec
Any mods - webber twin 40 carbs
Type of use (road/track) - fast road well track really
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) - dunno whats in it what ever matty got me
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? engine please