Oil advice and recommendations here - Page 47 - Saxperience

oilman · 12th September 2011, 08:58

You can mix them, but no need.

Cheers

Guy

lukeyyyyyyy21 · 29th September 2011, 10:44

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 · 29th September 2011, 11:24

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 · 29th September 2011, 11:37

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 · 29th September 2011, 11:40

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-fu...-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 · 29th September 2011, 11:44

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 · 29th September 2011, 12:04

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 · 29th September 2011, 21:17

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 · 29th September 2011, 21:48

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.

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 · 30th September 2011, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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 · 30th September 2011, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 30th September 2011, 10:24

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 · 30th September 2011, 10:39

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 · 30th September 2011, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilman

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 · 2nd October 2011, 11:35

We charge the same as the mainland for IoW deliveries.

Cheers

Tim

ollie27893 · 6th October 2011, 14:58

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

oilman · 6th October 2011, 15:47

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 · 22nd October 2011, 18:59

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 · 24th October 2011, 10:07

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 · 24th October 2011, 16:05

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

Recommendation for engine and gerbox oil replacement please