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3rd December 2012, 15:42
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#1021
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Hi Simon,
I've got a 1.6Vts with pugsport Cams, 3inch cold air feed, straight through exhaust and chipped/remapped. Has approx 145bhp @ flywheel.
It's sole use is on the track so it takes a massive amount of abuse. The oil temperature guage sits slightly above half but when I come in from the track the engine is tapping away and sounds pretty unhealthy.
I'm currently using a mid range 5W40 semi-synthetic oil but your recommendations would be great!
Also recommendations for the gearbox oil would also be great as it also gets a lot of abuse.
Thanks
James
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3rd December 2012, 15:45
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#1022
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Sorry forgot to mention that the oil is changed after every track day so is very clean, gearbox oil changed every 3 track days
Thanks
James
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3rd December 2012, 16:05
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#1023
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Location: ringwood
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Car(s): suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
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You need a quailty ester based 5w40, should last a few track days. Have a search on opie oils at ester bases.
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3rd December 2012, 16:45
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#1024
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Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
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Wadoryu has got it spot on, an ester based 5w-40 is ideal for that kind of use. They are fine for 10 hours of track use (according to manufacturers, have been used for 24 hour racing) or 10k on the road.
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.
If you go for a good gearbox oil, like the Fuchs Sintofluid, Redline MTL or Amsoil MTF, they will last a lot longer than 3 trackdays, 10 should be fine.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-...ion-fluid.aspx
Cheers
Tim
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3rd December 2012, 16:55
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#1025
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Ah that's great thanks for the help both of you!
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17th December 2012, 10:07
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#1026
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Regular Poster
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 344
Car(s): Evo 2 GSR,
Saxo VTR,
Mini Cooper S
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Hi Oilman... is Castrol Universal Semi Synthetic 75w90 ok for the gearbox on an 03-plate VTR?
The cars probably never had the gearbox fluid changed flicking through the paperwork so anythings an improvement but just wondering if this is ok for it?
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17th December 2012, 12:18
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#1027
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Hi
It's a bit thick
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
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17th December 2012, 15:01
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#1028
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Regular Poster
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Car(s): Evo 2 GSR,
Saxo VTR,
Mini Cooper S
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Thanks Tim will check out that link cheers. Just thought Id try an save some pennies an use what was left from the Evo nevermind lol
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30th December 2012, 17:36
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#1029
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Join Date: May 2012
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Car(s): Mk2 Silver VTR
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Spent a while looking for someone asking what to put in a Standard 03' VTR but found nothing so thought I'd ask!
I've got a completely standard Saxo VTR, oil hasn't been changed in at least 7 months and I've put 10k on her.. mainly motorway driving. Still enjoy a jaunt now and again though!
Wondering what you would recommend?
Cheers!
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31st December 2012, 12:01
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#1030
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Top choice would be a 5w-40 synthetic. These dont have to cost the earth and are a very good upgrade on a semi synthetic.
Have a look at the likes of the Fuchs Titan Supersyn, Motul Super 3000, Millers XFS and Motul 8100 Xcess here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
Cheers
Guy
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13th January 2013, 14:31
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#1031
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13
Car(s): Saxo 1.1 Desire
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I dont know if this is the right thread but i just want to check i'll be putting the right gear oil in my car
Its a 2001 1.1 manual saxo
is 75w/90 part synthetic oil suitable?
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13th January 2013, 14:31
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#1032
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Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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Car(s): Saxo 1.1 Desire
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I dont know if this is the right thread but i just want to check i'll be putting the right gear oil in my car
Its a 2001 1.1 manual saxo
is 75w/90 part synthetic oil suitable?
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14th January 2013, 09:44
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#1033
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Hi
No, 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
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3rd February 2013, 21:08
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#1034
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: coningsby,lincs
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Car(s): 2000 saxo vts
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2000 saxo vts
4-2-1
full "2 inch saxsport
cda bmc filter
ported and polished throttle bodie
currently 5w-40 fully syntetic
many fast road use with occasional track use ?
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4th February 2013, 10:51
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#1035
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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/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
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4th February 2013, 14:40
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#1036
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Mull of Kintyre
Posts: 1,496
Car(s): Saxo VTR.
Pug 407.
trabant...seriously
VW T25
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2002 VTR
Very mild mods (induction, exhaust)
Just over 100k on engine
driven daily, but only 5 miles to work and 5 miles back
winter temp here is -5 to 12 degrees C
Summer 10 -22 dgrees C (approx)
Am thinking 5w40 synthetic?
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4th February 2013, 15:07
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#1037
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Hi
Yes, a 5w-40 is ideal. The ones I listed above are good ones to pick from.
Cheers
Tim
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9th February 2013, 11:57
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#1038
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L-plater
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 31
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Citroen Saxo
Furio
Year 2000
1.4 8v
Enclosed Induction kit
Daily commuting ranging from 3-20 miles. NO TRACK USE
Unsure of oil now as it was already in the car when bought.
Recommendations for both thanks
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9th February 2013, 18:27
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#1039
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Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Bradford
Posts: 24
Car(s): Saxo 1.1 forte
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Citroen Saxo 2000
1.1 Forte
60k on clock
300 miles p/w street use only
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11th February 2013, 09:29
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#1040
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I would use a 5w-40 synthetic for both of those.
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
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