Oil advice and recommendations here

[oilman]

yes it would, especially with summer arriving

[Reechard]

I have a saxo Vts
Done approx 120,000 but engine was rebuilt 20,000 ago.
Running full exhaust with decat, 4-2-1 manifold.
Will have cams equviolent to newman ph2s fitted next week too.

Just putting it all back together and need engine oil brand. Going to run 5w-40.
And also what gearbox oil would you suggest.

It mainly does road driving at the moment, but I am going to be doing lots of track days.
So something that will be ok with both.

Thanks
Rich

[oilman]

5w-40 synthetic is ideal, for the gearbox I would go with this one http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuchs-titan-sintofluid-sae-75w-80-synthetic-manual-transmission-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[marcus-vts]

what oil does a stock vts R-reg need. i avn long bought one and dont know much about them yet

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Gulf Formula G, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR or Motul 6100

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

[bald24]

1.1
80,000 Miles - About to start a job where I'll only be using car to commute approx 40 miles a day, mostly motorway miles.

10-40w suited?
and what brand, don't mind spending more as long as it's worth it.

[oilman]

A 5w-40 or 10w-40 is the way to go

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-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, Gulf Formula G, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives. A 10w-40 is a bit of a cheaper choice and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR or Motul 6100

Cheers

Tim

[Juggyluggs]

1.4
37k miles - do about 40 miles a day but not motorway miles
also what gearbox oil would be good?

which would be best as i think ive got cheap nasty oil in mine at the minute as it runs terrible could the oil be at fault and what would be best to make sure its running how it did before the last oil change

[oilman]

10w-40 semi synthetic or better still a 5w-40 synthetic for the engine.

For the gearbox we recommend this as a very good choice http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuchs-titan-sintofluid-sae-75w-80-synthetic-manual-transmission-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[clawson22]

how much oil is needed when doing an oil change on an 01 vts? i'm asking because my oil stick is broken.

[oilman]

4L should be enough for a full change

[clawson22]

4L should be enough for a full change

thanks.....that's exactly how much i put in her.

[motocrossjord]

51 plate
vtr 1.6 8v
just brought it, enclosed piper air filter and some cheap backbox pipe.

General oil for every day use, town and motorway miles?
thanks in advance.

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

Cheers

Tim

[manta]

Hi need some recommendations please.

1.6 98bhp 8v vtr
Will have around 40k on it when I service it again.
Will need to cope with all kinds of driving, from slow to fast road driving and the odd track day. Short and long journeys.

I use 10W 40 Magnetec atm.

Don't really want to pay less than what magnatec is, I am willing to spend the cash to get some very good oil.

If you could recommend me your favourite oils out of these price brackets I would appreciate it.

£30-£40
£40-£50
£50-£60

One more thing is it a good idea to use engine flush, I've heard bad things.

Thanks in advance

Rob

[oilman]

I would go with a good 5w-40 synthetic. Mid range are the likes of Motul 8100 Xcess 5w-40, Fuchs Titan Supersyn, Mobil Synt S and the Millers XFS.

Top of the range are the ester based synthetics, Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300v, redline, Gulf Comp and the Millers CFS here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[manta]

I would go with a good 5w-40 synthetic. Mid range are the likes of Motul 8100 Xcess 5w-40, Fuchs Titan Supersyn, Mobil Synt S and the Millers XFS.

Top of the range are the ester based synthetics, Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300v, redline, Gulf Comp and the Millers CFS here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

Thanks

Also is this any good?
http://www.blitz-uk.co.uk/ProductItem-2298.aspx

Cheers

Rob

[oilman]

Hi Rob

It doesn't look like anything special. In fact it looks like a pretty basic oil in a tarted up can. Super synthetic means nothing. It just means it's a formula that can legally be sold as a synthetic. All cheaper 'synthetic' oils are highly modifed mineral oils rather than genuine synthetics and words like Super and Race on the cans mean nothing without some sort of explanation to go with them. Fuchs Titan Race Pro S explains that it is a top end ester based oil, that stuff just has those words on the can to make it look more impressive than it really is.

It's just a basic synthetic oil that is probably suitable for road use only. Either that or the 'Race' part only refers to the fact that the oil meets no car specifications at all. I think I'm being too kind to it to be honest. It's rubbish, avoid.

Cheers

Tim

[cam69]

saxo VTS

1.6 16v

no mods

just used on roads and motorways possible trackdays this year

93,000 miles

need to no engine and gearbox oil

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

You*need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative
*
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

[Stupidget]

Hi I have an X reg, 1.1 litre (Desire) model, car has just under 40k on the clock and is used on normal roads only and only light useage.

What oil do I need?

Also, I have only just passed my test and have very little knowledge of cars, how do I know when I need oil? I know about the dipstick and oil light etc (which isn't lit up on dash), it's just that the car I learned in had divots on the dipstick to indicate min and max lines and my car just has dents cut out so when I wipe and dip it it just appears to have oil smeared accross the entire length of stick so I can't tell what amount it has. Perhaps 'cause it's empty/full?

Thanks in advance and sorry for the stupid dipstick question.

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

You need to give the dipstick a proper wipe to make sure that it's clean, otherwise you won't be able to see the oil line.

Cheers

[Eskimo]

Make Citroen
Model Saxo
Year 1999
Engine size/type VTR

Any mods

Standard but soon, BMC//Full System.
Type of use (road/track)

90% Road - 10% Track


What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?

Full Service.

Thanks Oilman if you reply :)

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[wicked-vtr]

Hi oilman, what would you recommend for a saxo vts with high lift camshafts and a 7.8k rev limit? Its used daily on the road (short journeys and long) at all sorts of speeds, and will probably be going on a few track days.
I was planning on changing the oil quite often as its a fairly high reving engine (about every 4k miles) would this be a good idea?

I will also be requiring gearbox oil, but I assume I wont need anything special for that

Thanks in advance.

[oilman]

Sames as the reply above, but don't go for one of the 10w-40s, stick with a good 5w-40

[darael]

Citroen Saxo 1.1i in the UK, with approx 125,000 miles on the clock.

What should I be looking at, given I am considering a full oil change including filter?

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

[brosnan]

2001 MK2
saxo vts
74k
Also got funny tapping noise, which sounds as if coming from under the oil cap (top/left the eingine)
usually short journeys + traffic + only bolt on mods i.e. filters, exhaust etc
Although do make the odd long trim + rev range varies...bottom to very top
thanks oil man

[oilman]

Does it tap all the time or just when hot or cold? Also what oil is currently being used?

Cheers

Guy

[brosnan]

Does it tap all the time or just when hot or cold? Also what oil is currently being used?

Cheers

Guy

Only taps when first started, after couple mins warming engine sounds sweet...

not sure what oil, but the book says its due a service

john

[oilman]

It sounds as though the oil may be too thick when cold, try a 5w-40 when it gets serviced.

Cheers

Tim

[Giraffe]

1990 BMW E30 318is - 149k miles. Would have contacted you on E30 Zone but I come on here more lol

[oilman]

I'd go for either a 5w-40 or 10w-40

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-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 & 6100, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn & XTR and Mobil 3000 & Super 2000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

[Russ_16v]

Any oils good for higher mileage cars? or do the miles not matter to oil spec?

cheers :)

[oilman]

If it is burning oil due to engine wear, I'd probably just go for a semi 10w-40 as it's cheaper to top up. If it doesn't burn anything, go with a synthetic 5w-40 to maximise protection.

[Lawz]

Have done 10k miles in 8 months since my last service, oil change time?

1.1 Saxo
1998
S Reg
70k

Big swing of very short journeys (few miles) to large (200)

Car used practically every day as a daily runner, hence 10k miles in 8 months :P

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

Cheers

Tim

[motocrossjord]

Ive got a mk2 52 plate vtr 1.6 8v, really dont know what oil to put in it as its coming up for winter? what decent oil is out there? can anyone recconmend a good oil to use? drive 80 miles atleast every day, so need a decent oil, pleasee help and also how much oil will it take roughly with a new filter? cheers.

[motocrossjord]

Ive got a mk2 52 plate vtr 1.6 8v, really dont know what oil to put in it as its coming up for winter? what decent oil is out there? can anyone recconmend a good oil to use? drive 80 miles atleast every day, so need a decent oil, pleasee help and also how much oil will it take roughly with a new filter? cheers.

sorry i dont know how to delete my last post, been looking at wht you hae said for other vtr's. will Motul 300V Power 5W-40 Racing lubricant for racing cars, be a good oil for my vtr?

[oilman]

Yep, the 300V 5w-40 will be ideal

[Saxo_Scott]

Any idea when the Silkolene SILKTRAN SYN 5 75W-90 Fully Synthetic Gear Oil will be back in stock, it says check back in the next few days but ive been checking back for ages! anywhere you recomend getting it from?

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-850-silkolene-silktran-syn-5-75w-90-fully-synthetic-gear-oil-now-fuchs-titan-race-syn-5-75w-90.aspx#productSizesAndPricing

[oilman]

It's been discontinued as Silkolene Syn 5, but is now Fuchs Titan Race Syn 5. All Silkolene car oils are sold as Fuchs Titan Race now, apart from a few unpopular ones which have stopped production.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68901-fuchs-titan-race-syn-5-75w-90-fully-synthetic-gear-oil-was-silkolene-syn-5-75w-90.aspx

It's exactly the same stuff, with the same bottle, just a different label.

Cheers

Tim

[Saxo_Scott]

Ah great stuff thanks very much !

[brosnan]

It sounds as though the oil may be too thick when cold, try a 5w-40 when it gets serviced.

Cheers

Tim

does it matter what brand i buy? for my loud tappets, should i use an additive or just see how the oil change goes?

thanks
John

[oilman]

Don't touch oil additives. Most are useless, some are harmful as well. The best oils for sorting out the noise will be an ester one like the Fuchs Pro S, Redline, Motul 300V, Gulf Competition or Millers CFS. Otherwise, go for one of the cheaper 5w-40s and see how it goes.

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

Cheers

Tim

[brosnan]

Don't touch oil additives. Most are useless, some are harmful as well. The best oils for sorting out the noise will be an ester one like the Fuchs Pro S, Redline, Motul 300V, Gulf Competition or Millers CFS. Otherwise, go for one of the cheaper 5w-40s and see how it goes.

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

Cheers

Tim

cool, which one you recommend? is delivery inc on the web prices? and what the delivery time like? filters on there too?

cheers

[mishking]

2000 Ford Fiesta 1.25
50k

Engines getting a bit noisy so what would you reccommend?

cheers

[oilman]

cool, which one you recommend? is delivery inc on the web prices? and what the delivery time like? filters on there too?

cheers

Well all the good oils are as good as each other, just go with any brand or price preference you have.

The code SENDFREE is for free mainland UK shipping on orders over £25, that lasts until Friday, but then there will be a sale, so it's up to you if you want to wait and see if the sale offer is better.

Here's the filter.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-6813-oil-filter-ufi-spin-on-oil-filter-2329300.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

2000 Ford Fiesta 1.25
50k

Engines getting a bit noisy so what would you reccommend?

cheers

An ester based oil is usually the best way to keep an engine quiet, although sometimes a mineral based oil will do the trick.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-653-5w-30.aspx

The best ones there are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300V and Redline, but the Millers XSS, Castrol Magnatec and Fuchs XTR may be worth a go.

Cheers

Tim

[brosnan]

It sounds as though the oil may be too thick when cold, try a 5w-40 when it gets serviced.

Cheers

Tim

Hi,
I needed it asap so got some from halfords!!!!!
Got Mobil but picked up 5w-30 by mistake?! still good for my noisy tappets?! fully synth.

Regards
John

[oilman]

Its a good oil, it will be fine :)

Cheers

Guy

[Jscott91]

Recently bought 5w-40 fully syn for my vts and changed the oil and the filter,was in a motor factors buying other stuff and told them and they said that this oil is too thin for the car and will burn far too quickly and that i should just run 10w-40,what are you views on this?

[oilman]

My view is they do not really know what they are talking about. There is no reason why you cannot use 5w-30, its not too thin. The engine is happy on 5w-30, 10w-30, 5w-40, 0w-40 and 10w-40.

Cheers

Guy.

[Jscott91]

Thanks for the info,it was as if they thought the oil was too good for a saxo.

Thanks.

[garami]

Dear OILMAN!

I have a 1.6 Vts with 140Kkm (87Kmiles) and i use Castrol Edge Sport 10W-60.
Now, i must go working every morning with car. The distance only 10km (6miles)!
Shortly i must change the oil. What recommend you?

Thak you your answer!

Cheers!

[oilman]

At next oil change get rid of the 10w-60 and go for a 5w-40, all the SAE60 is doing is giving it high blood pressure, just like us thats not a great thing.

Cheers

Guy

[timsmith_83]

Oilman,

52 plate Saxo going in for a service on Monday. Any particular grade of oil I should go for? I was thinking along the lines of a 5W-30 or 5W-40.

Thanks

[oilman]

Hi

Go for a 5w-40

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

Cheers

Tim

[ers10weys91]

Hi everyone
i have a saxo vts 1999 model
i want to buy engine and gear oil
which one suggest to me?
Which one best and performans and where can i buy?
İ âm living in Turkey
i am not writing english very well sorry

thanks

[oilman]

I'd go for a 5w-40 synthetic in the engine and 75w-80 for the gearbox. What brands can you get in Turkey?

[ers10weys91]

ı can buy mobil,castrol oil
how is 0-40 or 10-60 mobil oil?

[ers10weys91]

i can find motul oil

[oilman]

Go for either the Mobil 0w-40 of one of the Motul 5w-40s like the 8100 X-Cess or 300V.

Cheers

[harry289]

Citroen
Saxo
2002
1.6 vtr

Any mods
Supersprint - Piper exhaust

Type of use (road/track)
Mainly road use, mixture of motorway, urban and rural driving

And 2-3 track days a year

[oilman]

I would go 5w-40 synthetic, ideal for a mix of road and track.

Loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[Tringaling]

Guy,

Hope you are well mate

I have a 52 plate VTR with Raceland induction kit and Peco exhaust..

In DESPERATE need of some good oil, do i just fill it up and will it not matter about what is currently in there?

[saxomot]

Hi everyone (newbie here) :ponder:

The Oil is low on our 2001 Saxo 1.1 . I have a bottle of 20W/50 oil - is this OK to use - i'm not too worried about performance.

Is 20w/50 ok?

[oilman]

Guy,

Hope you are well mate

I have a 52 plate VTR with Raceland induction kit and Peco exhaust..

In DESPERATE need of some good oil, do i just fill it up and will it not matter about what is currently in there?

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

It will mix fine with what's already in there.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

Hi everyone (newbie here) :ponder:

The Oil is low on our 2001 Saxo 1.1 . I have a bottle of 20W/50 oil - is this OK to use - i'm not too worried about performance.

Is 20w/50 ok?

Hi

No, it's not really any good. You want an oil that is thinner both when hot and cold, something like a 5w-40 or 10w-40.

Cheers

Tim

[julsvr6]

1997 saxo vts, fast road use, induction kit and full exhaust with 4 manifold
thanks :D

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

Cheers

Tim

[makkie_d]

hi there can i get reccomendations for a...

citroen saxo
00 plate (v)
1.6 vtr
? bhp

mods:
cold air induction/ straight through cat back/ short shifter.

used for day to day and fast road use.

many thanks

[oilman]

I would go with a good 5w-40 synthetic as a top choice, loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

For the gearbox I am a fan of the Fuchs titan sintofluid 75w-80 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuchs-titan-sintofluid-sae-75w-80-synthetic-manual-transmission-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[makkie_d]

part syn or full syn?? cheers.

[oilman]

Full synthetic is better. Semi/part is a cheaper option

[johnr32]

Hi, with regards to gearbox oil noticed you used to recommended 75w/90 but now its 75w/80. Which one gives better protection during hard use on a standard vts box?

[oilman]

I'd go with a 75w-80, just a good quality one like the Amsoil MTF, Redline MTL or Fuchs Sintofluid would be ideal

[TomT]

Saxo
VTR
2001
1.6 8v

Induction, 4-1 Mani, Straight through, duel backbox :S (for now)

[oilman]

If it is driven with plenty of spirit, then 5w-40 synthetic is the way to go. Loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[kistigun]

Saxo
2000(early furio)
1.4 8V

BMC, VRT inlet, kentcam pt40, 421 mani, decat straight throug, ss backbox

day to day use & fast road
current oil 10W40

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

[TomT]

Thank you very much :)

[adamf0707]

saxo vtr
1997
1.6 8v


used day to day and fast road use
mods, pipercross air filter
dual exit backbox
budget option?

[oilman]

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

Cheers

Tim

[adamf0707]

ok thanks

[tookieboy]

Citroen
Saxo
Desire 1.1
Y reg (01)
100,000 miles :(
travell to and from work everyday 60ish miles a time
induction kit and new exhaust

[oilman]

A 5w-40 synthetic is the best choice (especially with the miles you're doing), a 10w-40 semi if you are looking for a cheaper option.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

Fuchs Pro S, Millers CFS, Redline, Motul 300V and Gulf are the best options, Motul X-Cess, Fuchs Supersyn, Mobil Super 3000 and Millers XFS are in the middle and Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS and Motul 6100 are the cheaper options.

Cheers

Tim

[tookieboy]

A 5w-40 synthetic is the best choice (especially with the miles you're doing), a 10w-40 semi if you are looking for a cheaper option.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

Fuchs Pro S, Millers CFS, Redline, Motul 300V and Gulf are the best options, Motul X-Cess, Fuchs Supersyn, Mobil Super 3000 and Millers XFS are in the middle and Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS and Motul 6100 are the cheaper options.

Cheers

Tim

thanks mate :)

[Byard]

Saxo VTS
4-2-1 Straight through no CAT
Fast road use
120 miles per day

[oilman]

I would go with a good 5w-40 synthetic, ideal for all year round use.

Loads to choose from here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[Dave_P]

Make: Peugeot
Model: 106 Rallye
Year: 1994
Engine size/type: 1598cc 16v

Any mods: 9100 rpm race motor with solid lifters/steel rods etc

Type of use: hillclimb/circuit

Additional info: Gripper dog box & plate LSD. 19 row cooler with stat.

What do you want a recommendation for: Engine & Gearbox.

Make: Citroen
Model: Saxo VTS
Year: 2000
Engine size/type: 1587cc 16v

Any mods: Breathing mods/cams/ECU

Type of use: road/track day/hillclimb

Additional info: Quaife syncro/helical box & ATB diff. o/e water cooled oil cooler fitted.

What do you want a recommendation for: Engine & Gearbox.

Thanks.

[oilman]

Not quite the standard Saxo and 106 there!

I'd use a 5w-40 or 10w-40 in both engines, probably 5w-40 in the Saxo as it will give better cold start protection and then a 10w-40 in the 106 as it will be marginally more stable for hard use. I wouldn't use anything basic, I'd go with Fuchs Pro S, Millers CFS, Redline, Gulf competition or Motul 300V.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

With the 106 box you need a dog box suitable oil, so either the Redline Lightweight Shockproof, Millers CRX NT or Fuchs Syn 5. With the Quaife box in the Saxo, I'd go for the Fuchs Syn 5, it's what Quaife recommend.

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

Cheers

Tim

[stu-n-shell]

what oil for a

vauxhall

astra mk5

sri 1.8 16v

2007

no mods just normal road use and the usual spirited driving

[Azza_]

Citreon
Saxo
2003
Vtr

No mods, alot of moterway miles, not much hard driving. Just got the car so not sure what oils in it, should i just do an oil changr before i add anymore? Or will it not matter...

Cheers

[oilman]

what oil for a

vauxhall

astra mk5

sri 1.8 16v

2007

no mods just normal road use and the usual spirited driving

Here you go

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/product-finder/car/engine-oil/vauxhall/2007/astra/PETROL/astra/36873/product-finder-2.aspx

Cheers

[oilman]

Citreon
Saxo
2003
Vtr

No mods, alot of moterway miles, not much hard driving. Just got the car so not sure what oils in it, should i just do an oil changr before i add anymore? Or will it not matter...

Cheers

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

There's no need to do a full change if the car doesn't need one and just needs topping up.

Cheers

[VTSjames]

wanting your advice please

i currently use motul 8100 x-cess 5w-40, but im fitting a oil cooler so im changing my oil at the same time
i can get hold of 2 different oils, wondering which you would recommend, if any

shell helix ultra 5w-40 fully synth

or

Fulchs Titan 5w-30 fully synth

would be used in:

mk1 vts
1998
1.6
raceland induction kit
mocal oil cooler

car is for track use only

cheers

[oilman]

Depends on which Fuchs it is. If it's the Pro Race it's the better choice, otherwise it's the shell.

[Gazza75]

Hi Oilman,

Citroen Saxo VTS
52 plate
1600 16V

Wondfered if I could get a bit of advice on an oil change for my VTS. It is not a track car and I dont really thrash it, it has done 76000 miles but its currentlly noisy (sounds like a diesel) on cold startup. I have castrol magnatec 10w 40 in at the moment, I did this oil change about 6 months ago along with engine flush and new filter. I have been advised that the noise may be down to the oil loosing its viscosity, I thought I could add ZX1 to the new oil change to help reduce the cold start noise and also wondered if I should use a thicker 15w 40 oil as apose to 10w 40???

Thanks in advance for any help and advice you can give, really want to eliminate any further damage to my engine:ponder:

[Ramigojag]

what are the benefits of 5w 40 over 10w 40 for a 99 vtr, also what are the benefits of fully over part synthetic oils

[oilman]

You're thinking about it in the wrong way. You want an oil that's thinner when cold, so flows faster and gets around the engine quicker. With an oil like the Magnatec, it's 100% mineral oil based, so all the molecules are different sizes and the smaller ones evaporate and burn of fairly easily, leaving a thicker oil behind, so after six months, that 10w-40 may well be a 15w-40.

The best option is a 5w-40 as it will flow quickly from cold and 5w-40s are generally synthetic, so the viscosity will stay more stable.

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 and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives. Usually the best ones there are the ones that will keep the engine the quietest, but my brother used the Supersyn in his FTO that sounded like a bag of spanners and it now runs much better.

Avoid that ZX1 stuff like the plague. It's rubbish. I'm on my home computer so I don't have all the info with me, but we've had a report done on it and I can't remember if it's harmful or just a waste of money. All oil additives, other than the limited slip diff friction modifiers, are no good at all. Good oils contain all the engine needs.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

what are the benefits of 5w 40 over 10w 40 for a 99 vtr, also what are the benefits of fully over part synthetic oils

5w-40 flows quicker from cold than a 10w-40 for better cold start protection. Synthetics last longer and give better protection than semi-synthetics.

[Ramigojag]

thanks for the advice, ill look into it

[Gazza75]

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the advice, will get definitely get one of the 5w 40 you mentioned.

I’ve had a quick look at limited slip diff friction modifiers but am unsure if its just for gearbox, clutches etc or if you can add it to your engine oil??

Thanks again for your help, it’s much appreciated

Cheers
Gary

[oilman]

Hi Gary

Ah, should have said, the LSD modifiers aren't for gearboxes (they aren't for Saxos), but are for RWD LSDs, like in some BMWs, Jeeps etc

Cheers

Tim

[LukeyC]

been reading a few, cheers for all the info.

[gavmc88]

Sxo
Forte
Year
1.1/ y reg 2001

Induction kit. Magnex Exhaust Sytem

Type of use (road)

Additional info (max oil temps, not sure current oil dont know what oil is in it as i only got it in december)

What do you want a recommendation for? Engine and Gearbox would be great im planning on changing them both.

Cheers :D

[oilman]

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, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

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

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

[JRC1]

As the title says this is the place for all oil related questions and hopefully over time it will 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
Simon

Hello, could you recommend me some engine oil please:

Saxo VTS (1.6 16v)

It's a 2002 engine on around 60k

Mods are: Full Supersprint exhaust system including manifold, straight through (de-cat). Also have an S1 Rallye Gearbox fitted so revs generally sit higher, therefore making the engine work harder more of the time than if I were to have a VTS gearbox fitted.

Fast road use mainly, might see an odd trackday or rolling road.

Also do you sell oil filters?

Thanks in advance,
James.

[oilman]

5w-40 synthetic is the top choice, there is loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Filters here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1311-by-brand.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[JRC1]

5w-40 synthetic is the top choice, there is loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Filters here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1311-by-brand.aspx

Cheers

Guy

Are there any oils on that page that you recommend the most or are the most popular?

Thanks

[oilman]

The Fuchs Pro S is the most popular and possibly the best, but all the other ester ones, like Gulg, Millers CFS, Motul 300V and Redline are all pretty much the same quality. Others like the Millers XFS, Motul X-Cess, Fuchs Supersyn & GT1, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

[Kris_VTR]

Wondering which oil for everyday use.

Read read that 0w-30 is best for protecting engine as circulates quicker on start up.

Thinking of going with magnetex.. What do u think???

[Kris_VTR]

Wondering which oil for everyday use.

Read read that 0w-30 is best for protecting engine as circulates quicker on start up.

Thinking of going with magnetex.. What do u think???

Forgot to say its a 2002 VTR with 81,000 mile on the clock..

[oilman]

Hi

A 0w-30 would be fine, but you may find the car burns it at a high rate if driven hard.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-652-0w-30.aspx

There isn't a Magnatec 0w-30 (and Magnatec is nothing special anyway), but the ones via that link are all good, the Gulf and Redline are the best ones though. It doesn't really get cold enough in the UK to need a 0w-30, a 5w-40 would be my choice.

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

[Kris_VTR]

Wonder if i could buy direct as Fuchs is 5 mins from my house...

[oilman]

You used to be able to, I do not think you can now.

Cheers

Guy

[darrenscerri]

Hi, I'm getting a 2001 1.1i Saxo next Monday. What type of oil do you recommend?

Citroen
Saxo
2001
1124cc
Standard
Mainly road use... but I have a habit to drive hard

I live in Malta so we have relatively high temperatures, even in the winter. In summer we even see more than 40 degrees celcius... so I'm guessing 10w-40 is the way to go as it stays thicker at high temperatures?

Also, how often should I change the oil?

[oilman]

A good 5w-40 or 10w-40 synthetic will be fine and cope with the higher temperatures.

Changing annually or at 8-10000 miles will be the ideal.

Cheers

Tim

[beaver02]

thats great...thanks

[manta]

You helped me a while ago with my old vtr so thanks for that :)

Couple of new questions.

I have just bought a new vtr on a T plate so its 90 brake. I decatted it and it gets driven fairly hard sometimes. Which oil would you recommend?

Oh and what are your views on halfords own oil (i currently use 10w-40 semi syn) and what do you think of castrol GTX.

I want an oil which is made for the job of being good for the engine and not full of additives which are designed to keep emissions down.

Many thanks once more

Rob

[oilman]

Castrol GTX and Halfords are basic oils (we no longer sell GTX as it's too expensive for what it is). If you want the best for the engine, avoid them.

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, 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, 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

Cheers

Tim

[manta]

Many thanks :)

Think I'm going for the gulf if thats ok :homme:

but which should I have the 10w 40 or 5w40 they are both synthetic right?

It says 5w 40 is for short races and 10w40 is better for club events

Confused :s

[oilman]

The 5w-40 will give better cold start protection, so that would be my choice. The rubbish that Gulf put in the description about engine sizes, race types etc can be ignored, it's just gibberish. They say that 5w-40 is for up to 2.0L engines, weird as a Ferrari F430 is 4.3L and takes a 5w-40.

[16v-Ax]

Hi, would be great if you could recommend oil
To use for my track car. Want the engine best looked after as possible!

Engine is a 1600 16v tu5jp4s from 2007 C2 vts.
Will now be revving to 7200rpm constant.
Using 13 row oil cooler
Mods are usual induction and exhaust.

Could also recommend oil to use in the gearbox, its a box from a. 1400 106 xsi close ratio. Standard internally.

Its a dedicated track car so will be getting very very hard use!

Any discounts at the moment?

Thanks in advance! :)

[oilman]

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.

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

[16v-Ax]

A bit copy and pasting going on there.. :(

Which exact oil would you recommend?

Im willing to change often as long as the oil isnt extortionate.

[oilman]

Absolutely, but Citroen engines (apart from some diesels) tend to take the same thing, so I've given the same recommendations. Typing the same thing over and over gets a little repetitive.

There isn't really a best oil. Fuchs Pro S, Millers CFS, Redline, Motul 300V and Gulf Competition are all as good as each other in our experience, so take your pick from those if you want the best. With the gearbox, the best on paper is the Redline, the Amsoil is the most popular and the Fuchs is very good, but not as expensive.

Cheers

Tim

[bobbyd]

got a 02 plate vtr.
82000 miles,
decat
induction
fast road use.

what oil and box oil?

[oilman]

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, 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, 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

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[spongaldrifter]

Hi I have oil everywhere and in my Rad. Do you think it's worth doing or just scrap it. I think it may be Head Gasket. The car really runs ok.

Saxo 1.1 1997 76000 miles.

Thank you

[oilman]

Sounds like head gasket to me!

[Gazza75]

Hi Oilman,

Saxo
VTS
1.6 16v
2002
79000 miles
Current Engine Oil - Drive Train 5W-40 (think its made by comma)
Unsure Of Current Gear Box Oil

I get a bit of noise on cold start up but when warm all is good with the engine. I have purchased Silkolene PRO S 5W-40 Ester Synthetic Oil from your site as I believe this is a very good oil. I just wanted to check it is ok to use as I only drive my car on the road and it is never used on the track? I also wanted ask if you would recommend doing an engine flush when changing the oil as I have heard mixed reviews about doing this on older/high milage engines and I m also concerned that the cold start up noise may get worse?
I have also heard mixed revies about doing a gearbox oil change, do you believe it to be a good thing and if so what oil would you recomend? I am getting a slight whining from the gearbox when driving, would you also recomend any additives to help reduce the noise and further wear?

Sorry for so many questions and thanks for any advice you can give.

Cheers,
Gary:D

[oilman]

Hi Gary

The Pro S is ideal for track and road use.

It's worth changing the gearbox oil, all oil degrades over time and it won't give the same protection as when the oil was fresh. You*need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

There is no need to flush the engine and flushing can be harmful. What can happen is the flush can loosen harmless deposits in the engine, but then not remove them. Your new oil goes in and after it gets warm and is flowing nicely, the bits which are loosened come off into the oil, so you end up with hard bits floating around in your oil - the last thing you want. If you really want to flush the oil system, the best thing you can do is drain out the oil that is in there, put in some cheap (the cheapest you can find) mineral oil and run the car for 15 minutes to an hour so the oil gets nice and warm. After running it, drain out the mineral oil and put in the correct oil.

Cheers

Tim

[Gazza75]

Hey Tim,

Really appreciate the advice, will definitly do the gearbox oil change and will go with one of the good ones you have listed. Also appreciate the advice on flushing the engine, using the cheap oil sounds a great idea so will use this method when I do the engine oil change.

Thanks again for all your help and guidance m8.

Gary:y:

[oilman]

Glad to help

[Mochachino]

Oilman..

I have a 2002 BMW 330, it has some awfull oil in at the moment. I have some 5w-40 Millers XFS Fully synthetic that I was going to put in my saxo, can I put this in the BM?

Its ACEA A3/B3 Spec - BMW Longlife 98. Reading in the manual it says "Longlife 01" oil to be used only and that Longlife 98 should only be used for small amounts of top up. Will it be perfectly fine, with BM just saying that for warrenty purposes or should I get some "Longlife 01" ?

[oilman]

Really it depends on what service schedule the car is on, if it's still on a longlife schedule, then no, I wouldn't use the XFS. If it's serviced annually, the XFS will be fine.

Here are the LL01 & 04 oils we have, all of them are fine to use.

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

Cheers

Tim

[nazmitocak]

1999 Saxo Vts

Kentcam PT 52
High comp. pistons (12.2 comp)
ITB
Omex 600 ecu

2.000 mile engine

[oilman]

I would go 5w-40 synthetic mate http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40-engine-oil.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[s555dan]

Hi Oilman

Can i have your advice for engine oil, gearbox oil and maybe brake fluid if you can

Saxo Vtr Mk1 1.6 8v, used mainly for high rpm activites on the weekend and on track.

Only mods are intake, exhaust manifold and exhaust.

Thanks Oilman!

[oilman]

I would go 5w-40 synthetic for the engine, any one of these http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40-engine-oil.aspx

For the gearbox the Fuchs Titan Sintofluid 75w-80 here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuchs-titan-sintofluid-sae-75w-80-synthetic-manual-transmission-fluid.aspx

Brake fluid you will need a DOT4 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-450-brake-clutch-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Guy.

[iDale]

Hey Oilman!

Just fitted a 1999 VTR gearbox to my 2002 VTR and I'm not sure which oil to add.

Main use is town stuff, to and from work. And travelling along b roads at weekends to see the girlfriend.

Thanks, Dale

[oilman]

Hi Dale

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[kmak577]

Hey mate, any chance of a recommendation on the following please:

bog standard 1.1 '97 reg 127k on the clock (I am rather impressed!), currently got castrol magnetec 10w/40 floating around in it. No need for gearbox oil recommendation as clutch was changed about 3 months ago. Driven on Welsh A roads, so English B roads :P on 30 mile runs at a time normally.

Cheapest OK oil that's nice for MPG ideally please.

[oilman]

If you want to go for well priced and quality, the one to go for at the moment is the Gulf Competition. It's not cheap, but it's a top end oil. The better an oil is, the less internal friction there is, making the engine run more efficiently.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60122-gulf-competition-5w-40-racing-engine-oil-5w40.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[Tyanu888]

Hi Oilman,
I have a Saxo VTS 2000 model with following:
stage 3 head, high comp pistons (slight rebore in block), carillo con rods-arp bolts, PT-52 Kent cams, Omex 600, pico injectors 260cc (blue), lightened flywheel, Quaife box and Jenvey throttle bodies with 120mm trumpets. The garage in the UK said they took the maximum out of the engine so no chance of skimmimg the head and squeezing out more comp. Oil that was ordered to use is 10-40. I asked whether i can put racing oil or similar and they told me stick to 10-40. So i use Total semi synt 10-40. Would you recommend a different oil, would Millers oils be good at a different grade? The car is in Malta now (warmer climate, humid and hot)and it is used 9 or 10 times a year in hill climb racing. I couldnt understand why the tuning company in the UK said tick to 10-40 no matter what! I always used Total on Citroen but I was told that Millers is quite good! I would appreciate your views on this matter!
Thank you in advance.
Etienne
Malta

[oilman]

Hi Etienne

Do you have any idea how hot the oil is getting?

I would use a full synthetic rather than semi, but you may need a 10w-50 if the oil is getting very hot.

Cheers

Tim

[Tyanu888]

Hi,
the oil after a good run gets quite hot but i still have the factory oil cooler which i suppose helps a bit! It is marking between half and three quarters on the little gauge on the speedo (factory fitted one). http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/GoldieVTR/Photo-0187.jpg
One thing is for sure, the top covers get excessively hot, after a few minutes just like the exhaust manifold! The only time i know they kept cool was on the dyno rolling road because the bonnet was open and a massive fan was on the engine directly!
If you had to change to fully synthetic would it be bad if the oil that is already in the engine mixes with the fully synt oil (it is rather impossible to get all the old oil out and somebody told me it is very bad to mix fully and semi synthetic oils! Is that true?

Many thanks

[oilman]

Hi

It's fine to mix oils.

I think I'd go for a 10w-40 full synthetic, if it burns a lot, change to a 10w-50.

Cheers

Tim

[Heftydanielson]

I have some castrol 5w-30 fully syn left over from one of my old cars and I was wondering if it would be to light for my MK2 vtr. the engine is serviced every 8k from new and i only at 61k.

Would this be ok?

Thanks

[oilman]

Hi

That should be fine for normal road use, if it's modified or gets used on track, go for a 5w-40.

Cheers

Tim

[Anthony]

Hello I have just bought a 1999 vtr 106k miles, using daily driven hard from time to time. I need to do a full service as it has come with no history. I also live in redruth would it be cheaper to collect rather than deliver?

Can you recommend the following please

Engine oil (Fuchs TITAN SUPERSYN 5W-40??)
Oil filter
Fuel filter
Gearbox oil (Fuchs TITAN SINTOFLUID SAE 75W-80 synthetic??)
Coolant
Sparks?

Cheers!

[m0nk3yb0y94]

Just the thread i was looking for :)

Citroen Saxo
1.1
2001

Just need oil advice for winter car is just used for going to work and going shoppin stuff like that.

[m0nk3yb0y94]

Also car has no mods at all :)

[oilman]

Hello I have just bought a 1999 vtr 106k miles, using daily driven hard from time to time. I need to do a full service as it has come with no history. I also live in redruth would it be cheaper to collect rather than deliver?

Can you recommend the following please

Engine oil (Fuchs TITAN SUPERSYN 5W-40??)
Oil filter
Fuel filter
Gearbox oil (Fuchs TITAN SINTOFLUID SAE 75W-80 synthetic??)
Coolant
Sparks?

Cheers!

Hi

The Supersyn and Sintofluid are ideal.

Here are the filters

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-7062-oil-filter-ufi-hydraulic-oil-filter-element-in-pleated-paper-2503200.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-8580-fuel-filter-ufi-petrol-filter-for-injection-engines-3171000.aspx

Motul Inugel, Castrol, Fuchs Eskimo or Fuchs Pro Cool are ideal for the coolant

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-458-coolant-antifreeze-hydraulic-powersteering-suspension-fluid.aspx

Lots of plugs to pick from, you can look them up via this link

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-342-car-spark-plugs-glow-plugs.aspx

If you let me know what you want, I'll get it ready for you to collect.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

Just the thread i was looking for :)

Citroen Saxo
1.1
2001

Just need oil advice for winter car is just used for going to work and going shoppin stuff like that.

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, 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, 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

Cheers

Tim

[m0nk3yb0y94]

Thanks for your help :) do you know if the castrol magnatec one on the second link is any good to use?

[oilman]

That would be fine

[m0nk3yb0y94]

Okay mate thanks for your help :) guessing one 4L bottle will be enough?

[oilman]

Yes, that will be enough

[m0nk3yb0y94]

Okayy thanks for your help :) ill invest in that one :) cheers dude xD

[younglassXSi]

I have some 5w 30 fully synthetic is it ok to put in my golf this time of year?

[oilman]

Hi

Which oil and what year and model is the Golf?

Cheers

Tim

[younglassXSi]

Hi the golf is 2004 and I will find out the oil thanks very much

[oilman]

As it's quite new, you need to be careful with the oil, post 2000 VWs can have really bad problems if the wrong oil is used

[RallyeMP]

recommend engine oil and gearbox oil please.
1.6 16v engine - 81000 on it
catcam 708s
pugsport ecu
S1 rallye box so high reving, also got quafie diff fitted in the box.

Cheers

[oilman]

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.

With your car, there are two choices of what to fill your gearbox with.

The first way is to use an oil specifically aimed at the gearbox, which needs a manual transmission fluid.

I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

The problem is that the MTFs aren't designed for LSDs and the oil will breakdown at a quicker rate than normal, but the gear changes will be nice and easy.

The second way is to use the Fuchs Syn 5.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68901-fuchs-titan-race-syn-5-75w-90-fully-synthetic-gear-oil-was-silkolene-syn-5-75w-90.aspx

The Syn 5 is the only oil approved by Quaife, but it's a bit too thick for your gearbox, making the changes a bit harder. It will last longer than the MTFs though.

Cheers

Tim

[RallyeMP]

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.

With your car, there are two choices of what to fill your gearbox with.

The first way is to use an oil specifically aimed at the gearbox, which needs a manual transmission fluid.

I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

The problem is that the MTFs aren't designed for LSDs and the oil will breakdown at a quicker rate than normal, but the gear changes will be nice and easy.

The second way is to use the Fuchs Syn 5.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68901-fuchs-titan-race-syn-5-75w-90-fully-synthetic-gear-oil-was-silkolene-syn-5-75w-90.aspx

The Syn 5 is the only oil approved by Quaife, but it's a bit too thick for your gearbox, making the changes a bit harder. It will last longer than the MTFs though.

Cheers

Tim

Cheers for that Tim. About the gearbox oil can you mix them? So get both protection?

[oilman]

You can mix them, but no need.

Cheers

Guy

[lukeyyyyyyy21]

Got a mk4 golf gti 20v turbo, 5 speed limited slip diff what oil should i use for the gearbox, just about to get a remap?

[oilman]

Hi

I'd go for a 75w-90.

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

If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition, Motul Gear 300, Fuchs Syn 5 and Millers TRX are ideal for the gearbox. The Castrol Universal, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives. The LSD may cause the oil to break down quicker than normal, so may need more regular oil changes.

Cheers

Tim

[Mochachino]

While you're on here..ive tried searching on the integra forum but its search function is no good.

What gearbox oil would you reccomend on an Integra DC2 with LSD? Same as your above post?

[oilman]

With your Integra, there are two choices of what to fill your gearbox with.

The first way is to use an oil specifically aimed at the gearbox, which needs a manual transmission fluid.

I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

The problem is that the MTFs aren't designed for LSDs and the oil will breakdown at a quicker rate than normal, but the gear changes will be nice and easy.

The second way is to use the Fuchs Syn 5.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68901-fuchs-titan-race-syn-5-75w-90-fully-synthetic-gear-oil-was-silkolene-syn-5-75w-90.aspx

The Syn 5 is aimed at gearboxes and LSDs, but it's a bit too thick for your gearbox, making the changes a bit harder. It will last longer than the MTFs though.

Cheers

Tim

[Mochachino]

Ha, thats abit awkward then. So the first options will need to br replaced longer and if not its more likely to damage itself. Second option will wont damage itself, but will be me if I gave it no mechanical sympathy?

Not sure which to go for yet, will need some in a week or so when I replace the driveshaft.

Thanks for the advice!

[oilman]

It's not bad, the MTFs will probably last 1-2 years. The Syn 5 option is best saved for track only cars where the oil gets hotter.

Cheers

Tim

[spencerdn2]

citoren
saxo
2000
1.1 8v

i use for the road
i have back box air filter

would just like to know what engine oil and gear box oil please

cheers

[JDub]

What engine oil for a 1998 Citroen Saxo 1.1?

Mainly use it for a lot of short distances, looking to buy ASAP as I'm getting low. :y:

Also my tappets are pretty loud someone said this could have something to do with oil?

Any advice would be good cheers!

Forgot to add: Road only use and only induction kit for mods. :)

[oilman]

citoren
saxo
2000
1.1 8v

i use for the road
i have back box air filter

would just like to know what engine oil and gear box oil please

cheers


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, 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, 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

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

What engine oil for a 1998 Citroen Saxo 1.1?

Mainly use it for a lot of short distances, looking to buy ASAP as I'm getting low. :y:

Also my tappets are pretty loud someone said this could have something to do with oil?

Any advice would be good cheers!

Forgot to add: Road only use and only induction kit for mods. :)

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic as it will give the best cold start protection, ideal for short trips.

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 and are likely to keep the tappets quiet. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

[Gareth_R]

1.6 8v engine, combination of ax gti head and Saxo vtr block, running a t2 turbo remote oil filter and oil cooler

Recommendation? I used to use something like a 5/40 semi synth on my old 16v

[oilman]

5w-40 synthetic is ideal, a 10w-40 semi is the basic option.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-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. Out of the 10w-40s I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Shell Helix, Millers XSS or Motul 6100.

Cheers

Tim

[JDub]

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic as it will give the best cold start protection, ideal for short trips.

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 and are likely to keep the tappets quiet. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

Thanks for this!
Think I'll buy the Fuchs, but one question...

Would there be any issues with delivery costs to the Isle of Wight? There's only a very small amount of businesses that have issues with posting to the Isle of Wight and it's normally down to the courier... What would your advice be?

[oilman]

We charge the same as the mainland for IoW deliveries.

Cheers

Tim

[ollie27893]

hello, just a question about oil really, what does it mean if there is little shards of metal visable on the dipstick?

Saxo Mk1
1999
east coast
mostly used to commute for work

Cheers :y:

[oilman]

Hi

That really doesn't sound good, there shouldn't be any metal floating around in the oil. I think you need to get hold of a mechanic.

Cheers

Tim

[leighton18]

2000 plate vts
51k on engine
running jenvey bodies and ph 3 cams
also got an oil cooler if that makes any difference
thanks

[oilman]

Go for a 5w-40 synthetic.

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

[1100desire]

CITROEN
SAXO
2002
1.1 MPI
no mods
road use
current oil castrol gtx

Recommendation for engine and gerbox oil replacement please

[oilman]

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, 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, 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

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[logic_guy]

Make: Citreon
Model: Saxo
Year: 2001 (Mk2)
Engine size/type: 1.6 8v (Silver top, 100Bhp)

Any mods: Manifold, Air Filter (Possibility of cams + remap in the future)

Type of use: Fast Road (With a very rare track day)

Additional info: Used mainly down country roads to and from work. I don't really cover 'Long distances' (only on rare instances). I want something that will protect the engine and give good results.

What do you want a recommendation for?: Engine

Thanks

[oilman]

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic, that will give the best cold start protection.

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

[1100desire]

PEUGEOT
205 GTI 1.6
1991
XU5JA ( 115BHP not 105BHP ) 93,000 miles

No modifications

Road use, a lot of short journeys

Currently using Magnatec 10 40 semi synthetic

I would like a recommendation for engine oil please

[oilman]

The same as what I said in my last post will apply to your car as well.

Cheers

Tim

[dalifrus]

Saxo VTR
2002
65K No mods
Normal driving style but sometime accelerate to about 6,000rpm joining motorway
Citroen dealer tells me 5w30 fully synthetic is what they put in all cars now, is this ok?

Also I have a Xsara Picasso 2006 2.0HDI 90, remaped to 130hp with 73K. Currently using Total Quartz Future 5w30. Am I ok to continue using this or would you recommend an alternative.

Thanks in advance

Dale

[oilman]

Hi Dale

A 5w-30 is okay for the Saxo, but it is quite thin for one of those so you may find it burns oil quite quickly if you like to put your foot down.

The Picasso isn't quite as simple. The oil needs to meet the ACEA C2 spec, and I don't know if the Total does.

Cheers

Tim

[krissy_vtr]

is the oil brand a big issue?not sure if i should go for total quartz or castrol edge
looking to get 5w40 for my saxo vtr,driven a little hard at times :P
also is this the right grade?reading the previous posts i think i am right in this selection

[oilman]

Yes, oil brand can make a massive difference. You may have two oils that are both sold as a 5w-40 synthetic oil, but one may be a top end race spec oil and the other is a budget recycled oil, so completely opposite ends of the scale. We don't sell Total, so I'd recommend Castrol out of those.

[Karlb1]

Make: Citreon
Model: Saxo
Year: 2000 (mk2 but crossover..so engine is mk1)
Engine size/type: 1.4 8v

Any mods: Manifold, under floot de-cat straight through system, green panel filter in standard housing.

Type of use: Fast Road (With a very rare track day)

Additional info: mainly use the car for driving about 5 miles to the other side of town to work, engine is usually fully warmed up before turning off again, accelerate quite harshly.

Which oil qoiuld you reccommend?

[wheatley]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Make: Citreon
Model: Saxo
Year: 2000 (Mk2)
Engine size/type: 1.6 16v 110k miles

Any mods: de-cat exhaust, enclosed inductioin kit

Type of use: Fast Road (With a very rare track day)

Additional info: Used as evryday shootabout and some long journeys.

What do you want a recommendation for?: a good perfomance oil for a engine with high milage 110k

[oilman]

Make: Citreon
Model: Saxo
Year: 2000 (mk2 but crossover..so engine is mk1)
Engine size/type: 1.4 8v

Any mods: Manifold, under floot de-cat straight through system, green panel filter in standard housing.

Type of use: Fast Road (With a very rare track day)

Additional info: mainly use the car for driving about 5 miles to the other side of town to work, engine is usually fully warmed up before turning off again, accelerate quite harshly.

Which oil qoiuld you reccommend?



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Make: Citreon
Model: Saxo
Year: 2000 (Mk2)
Engine size/type: 1.6 16v 110k miles

Any mods: de-cat exhaust, enclosed inductioin kit

Type of use: Fast Road (With a very rare track day)

Additional info: Used as evryday shootabout and some long journeys.

What do you want a recommendation for?: a good perfomance oil for a engine with high milage 110k

Same for both of you, a 5w-40 is ideal

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

[Jaxperience]

Saxo First 1.0L
V reg with original engine/gearbox
K&N Induction kit

I have bought some castrol GTX 10W40 for the engine oil, will this be a suitable oil?

Cheers, Jack.

[oilman]

Hi Jack

It's okay, not the best choice, but better than a budget oil.

Cheers

Tim

[kmak577]

Hey oilman,

Cou you recommend the best oil filter please, by that I mean the one that will remove the most rubbish out of the oil as that'll decrease the friction/engine wear significantly right?!?

[oilman]

Being honest, filters don't make a huge difference, as long as they meet the OEM specs. All filters do is remove the big bits, like worn metallic bits. The small stuff is held in suspension by the detergents of the oil, so the oil is a lot more important than the filter.

The Mahle and UFI ones we stock are OEM approved so they meet or exceed the Citroen requirements, making them at least as good as the Citroen ones.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1311-by-brand.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[dannygti]

Hello tim/oilman

What would you recommend for my turbo 106

Its running in the region of 250-300 and soon to be 300-350hp. It's only used hard..

Cheers :)

[oilman]

Any idea how hot the oil is getting?

Cheers

Tim

[bassmaster23]

Make: Citroen
Model: Saxo VTS
Year: 1998
Engine size/type: 1.6 16v
Mileage: 94k

Any mods: Straight through exhaust with decat, air filter, 4 2 1 manifold going on soon

Type of use: Fast Road/round town stop start journeys

What oil do i need, ive always used carlube 10-40 in my other VTS but thats standard.

[dolby20]

Hi
Could I get a recommendation please :D
Citroen
Saxo
2002 - 52 plate
1.6 8v VTR
Enclosed induction kit
Road Use
Currently use Castrol 10w-40


Thanks :D

[oilman]

Make: Citroen
Model: Saxo VTS
Year: 1998
Engine size/type: 1.6 16v
Mileage: 94k

Any mods: Straight through exhaust with decat, air filter, 4 2 1 manifold going on soon

Type of use: Fast Road/round town stop start journeys

What oil do i need, ive always used carlube 10-40 in my other VTS but thats standard.



Hi
Could I get a recommendation please :D
Citroen
Saxo
2002 - 52 plate
1.6 8v VTR
Enclosed induction kit
Road Use
Currently use Castrol 10w-40


Thanks :D

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic in both those cars

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, 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

Cheers

Tim

[bassmaster23]

Thanks alot mate :)

[dolby20]

Cheers :D

[manic]

morning
mine is a

saxo vtr 98
baffeled sump
750 cam
uprated oil pump
remapped evu for racing
the car is used for 750 motor club stock hatch series


also can you advise for a standard vtr 98 witch is use in the 750 motor club saxmax series witch is completely standard but raced

manic

[oilman]

Hi

I would use a really good 5w-40 synthetic in both.

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.

Cheers

Tim

[manic]

lovely
thank you, expect an order soon

manic

[Greedo]

It's probably been asked already, and although I've scanned through and searched, I can't fit it.

What oil would you suggest for a VTS turbo conversion that's used as a daily driver with the odd track day?

[Matt.S2]

Hi there mate, with my engine build finished was wondering on your recommendation..

I've got a JP4 engine with PH3 cams and throttle bodies. Will be used for around 10miles a day, with regular track days..

Cheers pal,
Matt.

[oilman]

It's probably been asked already, and although I've scanned through and searched, I can't fit it.

What oil would you suggest for a VTS turbo conversion that's used as a daily driver with the odd track day?

Hi

I would say a good 5w-40 would probably be the way to go, unless you are getting high (over 125C) oil temps, then a 10w-50 is the best choice.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. They are all really good oils and up to dealing with the harsh conditions of trackdays.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

Hi there mate, with my engine build finished was wondering on your recommendation..

I've got a JP4 engine with PH3 cams and throttle bodies. Will be used for around 10miles a day, with regular track days..

Cheers pal,
Matt.

Hi Matt

Basically the same answer as my post above, but it's unlikely to need a 10w-50, a 5w-40 should be ideal.

Cheers

Tim

[Matt.S2]

Hi Matt

Basically the same answer as my post above, but it's unlikely to need a 10w-50, a 5w-40 should be ideal.

Cheers

Tim

Thanks for your reply, appreciate it!

Matt :y:

[Greedo]

Hi

I would say a good 5w-40 would probably be the way to go, unless you are getting high (over 125C) oil temps, then a 10w-50 is the best choice.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. They are all really good oils and up to dealing with the harsh conditions of trackdays.

Cheers

Tim

Brill, thanks a lot Tim! Are all of those recommended oils Esther? After reading your oil guides, you've convinced me I need Ester in my life :y:

[oilman]

Yep, all the ones I mentioned are ester based.

Cheers

Tim.

[Greedo]

Hi there - I'm running a VTS that has a turbo charged engine. Used on the odd track day, and fast road - but also a daily driver. Unsure what grade of oil the previous owner used, so I'm looking at doing an oilchange.

I find the oil takes a long time to come up to temperature (around 10mins driving) which my oil cooler doesn't help. As I'm always careful to keep it below 2.5k revs until my oil is up temp.

Would a 0w-40 oil be good for me, and come up to temperature faster? Or should I go for the 5w-40? People say that 0w isn't really needed in the uk - but surely a better flowing oil from low temp would be better all round?

Either way, would you please offer advise on this - and link me to a ester oil in that grade (or let me know which I can choose between)

Cheers

[saxosrus-uk]

engine oil only
52 plate vtr
4-2-1 with full magnex
uprated panel filter and induction feed.
used for town driving so lots of short journeys and occasional 60+ mile drives.
thanks in advance

[oilman]

Hi there - I'm running a VTS that has a turbo charged engine. Used on the odd track day, and fast road - but also a daily driver. Unsure what grade of oil the previous owner used, so I'm looking at doing an oilchange.

I find the oil takes a long time to come up to temperature (around 10mins driving) which my oil cooler doesn't help. As I'm always careful to keep it below 2.5k revs until my oil is up temp.

Would a 0w-40 oil be good for me, and come up to temperature faster? Or should I go for the 5w-40? People say that 0w isn't really needed in the uk - but surely a better flowing oil from low temp would be better all round?

Either way, would you please offer advise on this - and link me to a ester oil in that grade (or let me know which I can choose between)

Cheers

A 0w would flow faster, but there aren't many ester ones, I think the Redline one is about it in the UK. I'd go for a 5w-40 as it flows well from cold and the ester content also helps cold starts.

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

Out of those, the ester ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

engine oil only
52 plate vtr
4-2-1 with full magnex
uprated panel filter and induction feed.
used for town driving so lots of short journeys and occasional 60+ mile drives.
thanks in advance

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 NT/CFS, 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, 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

Cheers

Tim

[Greedo]

Great Oilman, thanks.

I've heard that Ester oils only has a short life span, meaning you'd need to change it every few hundred miles?

Any truth in this?

[oilman]

Hi

No truth at all in that, most of them are suitable for normal service schedules and if used on track or for very hard use, ester oils last longer than normal ones.

Cheers

Tim

[Domm]

Hi,

51 plate 1.1i
Used mostly for motorway miles about 70 a day and occasional town miles?

Cheers :)

[oilman]

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 NT/CFS, 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, 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

Cheers

Tim

[Davidmc]

Oil recommendations for a vtr 1.6 2003 plate mainly used on road ?:P

[oilman]

I'd say exactly the same as my post above.

Cheers

Tim

[simply]

Make saxo
Model vts
Year 2002
Engine size/type standard 1.6 .16valve

Any mods just an exhust and an indcution kit

Type of use (road/track) road

Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) just bought it not sure what to use at all , leaking a tiney bit of oil so want to top up

What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? engine oil just

[oilman]

As above, a 5w-40 is ideal, but you can use a 10w-40 as well.

Cheers

Tim

[beaver02]

Thanks!

[shokkz]

Saxo furio 1.4
2000 reg
Road use

Cheap as possible lol

[oilman]

Here you go

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-990-fuchs-titan-syn-mc-10w-40-high-performance-semi-synthetic-engine-oil-formerly-known-as-fuchs-titan-xtr.aspx

Use the code JUBILEE for an extra 20% off this weekend.

Cheers

Tim

[SAX-FURIO1986]

saxo 1,4 furio
x plate (2000)
69.000k
road use
mods air filter and peco back box

and gearbox oil too please cheers

[oilman]

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 NT/CFS, 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, 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

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80, Gulf Gear TX and Motul Motylgear are good cheaper alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[eva123]

hi
Thank you so much for the information about oil.
It is really helpful.
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[GeeDawg]

Ok so time for an oil change and i want to know will i notice any benefit by using 5/40 over 10/40

Model: VTS MK1 (High miler if that matters)
Mods: None at present but plan a few like exhaust and induction but nothing serious and only being used on road.
Type: Engine & Gearbox

Thanks in advance

[oilman]

Hi

A 5w-40 flows quicker from cold than a 10w-40, so gets around the engine quicker and gives better protection.

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 NT/CFS, 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, 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

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80, Gulf Gear TX and Motul Motylgear are good cheaper alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[Sophia_Bush]

I need bit of random advice to on oil to use My crx del sol has done moon miles 158k currently running 10w40 cheap halfords stuff, now been advised that due to the mileage and quality of oil that it is poss reason as to why it is smoking so easy.

What oil would you recommend for an engine of this age and mileage? maybe a slightly thicker grade?

[oilman]

I wouldn't go for thicker, anything over a 40 isn't really ideal for most Hondas unless they are really worn. I'd use a better oil, the Halfords stuff is really basic, so can burn off easier. A 10w-40 synthetic would be a better choice.

Cheers

Tim

[GeeDawg]

Thanks for the advice tim 5/40 it is then :)

[leighton18]

hi mate what fluid should i use for the power steering for my 106 gti ?
thanks

[oilman]

According to my data, it's a bit of a weird one - Total H50126, which is a turbine oil. Not something we have, sorry.

Cheers

Tim

[SaxoForio]

Would this be any good for my 2001 1.1 saxo

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_25 4023_langId_-1_categoryId_212419

[Cam]

Would this be any good for my 2001 1.1 saxo

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_25 4023_langId_-1_categoryId_212419

Yes mate be fine