Oil advice and recommendations here - Page 20 - Saxperience

oilman · 18th August 2008, 15:39

Even with a high mile'er a good 5w-40 synthetic is the quality choice, on a budget then go for a 10w-40 semi synthetic.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy.

nemesis111 · 24th August 2008, 15:02

can you reccomend me an oil mate im looking for a good race oil for my engine

citroen saxo

2001 reg

1.6 VTR 8V 98bhp model

has 35000 on clock do roughly 12-15k a year

drive at high revs

mods:
green filter enclosed
magnex full system
supersprint manifold

itll be mainly road use and just the occasional long drive

thanks simon

oilman · 24th August 2008, 19:23

Sure, it doesn't get much better than this for a race engine

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1146-sil...e-engines.aspx

Cheers
Guy

yerdusk · 18th August 2008, 15:38

What would you recommend for a 1972 1300cc beetle thats done around 100k, and will be doing about 150 miles per week?

Cheers.

Wayne · 12th October 2008, 12:22

Hi oilman, my car is due for a full service soon, what stuff do i need to get? i know i need oil and oil filter what do you recommend for a

03 Saxo VTR
low 30 thousand miles
Lowered 50mm
Upper and Lower strut braces
Panel Filter

as i want to buy all the stuff myself instead of using the garages stuff, also how do i clean the panel filter, what oil shall i re oil it with?

Get back to me when you can

Thanks

Wayne

oilman · 12th October 2008, 20:03

Wayne,

5w-40 synthetic for the engine, have a look at something like the Motul 8100 Xcess 5w-40, Fuchs Titan Supersyn 5w-40 here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx If you want to go all out the ester based Silkolene Pro S 5w-40.

For the filter, have a look at some filter foam oil http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-639-clea...additives.aspx

Cheers

Guy

Wayne · 12th October 2008, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilman

Wayne,

5w-40 synthetic for the engine, have a look at something like the Motul 8100 Xcess 5w-40, Fuchs Titan Supersyn 5w-40 here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx If you want to go all out the ester based Silkolene Pro S 5w-40.

For the filter, have a look at some filter foam oil http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-639-clea...additives.aspx

Cheers

Guy

Would this be ok to service my car with http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-6361-mob...motor-oil.aspx
or is the ones you listed above better?

Thanks

Wayne

Edited Sorted link

oilman · 12th October 2008, 20:17

I cant get the link to work

Anthony · 12th October 2008, 20:42

Hi oilman, you live in truro

? I live in Redruth.

What oil and filter would you recommend for a Citroen Saxo VTS Mk2 2001?

It has done 85k miles, pretty much standard at the moment but future engine modifications in mind.

Thank you
Anthony

oilman · 13th October 2008, 09:12

Live near truro, work in Redruth.

5w-40 synthetic is ideal, 10w-40 semi if you are on a budget. Stock filter is fine.

We have them all and you can same some money by coming in to collect.

Cheers

Guy

chris_ph2 · 17th October 2008, 19:46

hi could you please tell me which grade of engine oil i should use? (fully synthetic)

for a:
2003 mk2 vtr
just under 30k miles
used daily and driven hard. mostly short journeys. no track use
only engine mods so far are a full stainless exhaust and superchip
will be adding induction kit, manifold, decat in the near future

cheers, chris

oilman · 19th October 2008, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_ph2

hi could you please tell me which grade of engine oil i should use? (fully synthetic)

for a:
2003 mk2 vtr
just under 30k miles
used daily and driven hard. mostly short journeys. no track use
only engine mods so far are a full stainless exhaust and superchip
will be adding induction kit, manifold, decat in the near future

cheers, chris

Chris,

If you want synthetic then you are looking at 5w-40 or 0w-40, plenty of choice. Have a look at here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

chris_ph2 · 20th October 2008, 01:40

cheers oilman!

titchster · 20th October 2008, 02:36

2001 Saxo VTR engine (~60k miles)
1.6 8v
Induction, Manifold, exhaust.

Road and a few trackdays

Currently got 10W-40 Magnatec in.

oilman · 20th October 2008, 09:06

Hi,

The Magnatec is ok, but for not much more you can get yourself a decent synthetic and this would protect and perform better, especially on track.

Have a look at the likes of the Motul 8100 Xcess 5w-40 and the Fuchs Titan Supersyn 5w-40.

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

Cheers

Guy

titchster · 21st October 2008, 00:37

Great stuff, will take it into consideration. Cheers.

Peasnall · 31st October 2008, 16:03

Make - Citroen
Model - Saxo
Year - 2001
Engine size/type - 1600 VTS

Any mods - Heatwrapped manifold, heatwrapped magnex exhaust, BMC carbon airbox

Type of use (road/track) - Road atm, driven hard at times but only when warm

Currently using Mobil super s 10w 40, cold starts seem a problem atm, very lumpy

Not fussed about cost, just want the BEST

saxo_bigbass · 31st October 2008, 22:59

Make - Citroen
Model - Saxo
Year - 1999
Engine size/type 1.6 16v vts

type of use. for road use not really ragging it too much.just looking for the best engine oil available m8! car hasnt een serviced in 2 years! i need to stick in somthing decent.

let us know matey cheers!

oilman · 1st November 2008, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxo_bigbass

Make - Citroen
Model - Saxo
Year - 1999
Engine size/type 1.6 16v vts

type of use. for road use not really ragging it too much.just looking for the best engine oil available m8! car hasnt een serviced in 2 years! i need to stick in somthing decent.

let us know matey cheers!

Something from here would be a good choice

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

Cheers

stu-n-shell · 4th November 2008, 21:09

[QUOTE=saxo_bigbass;2667315]Make - Citroen
Model - Saxo
Year - 2002
Engine size/type 1.1 8v
Mods-induction kit and back box
type of use. for road use.occasional 1/4 mile run but only bout 1-2 times a year. and the amount id need for a full oil change doing the filter at the same time.
QUOTE]