| Saxo Engine/Performance If you're interested in tuning Saxo engines, or if you need to know something which is engine related... this is the place for you. |
 |
|
18th January 2007, 11:54
|
#141
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
£29.97 delivered.
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
18th January 2007, 12:31
|
#142
|
|
Saxperience Forum Bum
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: MEASHAM United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 3,445
Car(s): 257bhp Ibiza Cupra Turbo
|
does anyone rate castrol gtx magnetec? iv just changed the oil in my vts and looking in the user guide it shows the correct oil to use for the different climates i.e you would want different oil if you lived in greece than you would if you lived in scotland!
the gtx magnetec is 10w-40
__________________
THROTTLEBODY PORT & POLISHING SERVICE £30 pm me if interested
|
|
|
|
|
18th January 2007, 12:56
|
#143
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by spencer_cammedvts
does anyone rate castrol gtx magnetec?
|
No, an over priced 10w-40 semi, with some very good maketing behing it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by spencer_cammedvts
iv just changed the oil in my vts and looking in the user guide it shows the correct oil to use for the different climates i.e you would want different oil if you lived in greece than you would if you lived in scotland!
the gtx magnetec is 10w-40
|
Yes, if you live in geece the ambient temps are higher so the cold crank visocsity can be higher (eg 15w), if you live in the chilly highlands the you will need a good cold crank viscosity that flows at very low temps (eg 0w and 5w), its similar for the hot end as well.
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
|
2nd February 2007, 22:01
|
#144
|
|
Infrequent Poster
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: wrexham United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 144
Car(s): Vtr, 01, few mods,
|
just done about 12K, using Mobil1 0w-40, time for a change? do about 200 miles a week, same oil again? loved the way it warmed up, so fast!
engine (vtr ,standard) done 78K
__________________
Vtr, 01, possi blue, few mods
|
|
|
|
|
4th February 2007, 21:59
|
#145
|
|
L-plater
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: hemel hempstead United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 85
Car(s): Mk2 Saxo VTS in Gold
|
Looking to do a service soon,
VTS
2000 - x-reg
running a green cotton filter, gmc 4-1mani, sport cat, cat back exhaust system
mainly used for short journeys with the occasional track day
What do you recommend in the way of both engine and gearbox oils?
also should i be looking for any specific brands/types of filter or will any do?
cheers
|
|
|
|
|
5th February 2007, 08:41
|
#146
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lesz42
just done about 12K, using Mobil1 0w-40, time for a change? do about 200 miles a week, same oil again? loved the way it warmed up, so fast!
engine (vtr ,standard) done 78K
|
Hi,
Yes the Mobil 1 is ideal. A good quality pao synthetic.
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
|
5th February 2007, 15:06
|
#147
|
|
L-plater
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: halifax
Posts: 76
Car(s): saxo vts
|
1999 (v)
saxo vts
92000 miles
using casrol?? - expensive ( used halfords guide )
whats best, 15 miles a day more top end speed then off the lights
how regluar
|
|
|
|
|
5th February 2007, 16:45
|
#148
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Hi,
5w-40 or 0w-40 synthetic as the top option.
Brand wise, Silkolene, Motul, Fuchs, Mobil and Castrol are all worth a look.
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
|
5th February 2007, 21:09
|
#149
|
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: telford, shropshire
Posts: 968
Car(s): E86 Z4 3.0 si coupe
|
hi. im using duckhams xqr 10w-40 in my w 2000 vtr with 51k on the clock. only mods are filter and exhaust. only do 30 miles a week in it doing normal driving with the occasional sprint up the local bypass to around 70mph. is this a good quality oil. thanks.
|
|
|
|
|
5th February 2007, 22:09
|
#150
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Being a semi synthetic, it will be fine with changes of around 5k.
The quality choice is for a 5w-40 synthetic.
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
|
6th February 2007, 14:50
|
#151
|
|
L-plater
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: hemel hempstead United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 85
Car(s): Mk2 Saxo VTS in Gold
|
how often do you recommend oil changes?
|
|
|
|
|
6th February 2007, 15:10
|
#152
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Depends what oil you are using.
A semi cahnge every 5k or so. Fully every 8-10k.
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
|
14th February 2007, 11:08
|
#153
|
|
Infrequent Poster
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 124
|
Citroen
Saxo VTR
1997
1.6
I have 2 airfilters Piperx and K&N 5.7 but don't have either of them on the car at present. So I don't know if i need different oils when I use them.
General road use.
I'm looking for a recommendation on what oil to use for both my gearbox and engine.
|
|
|
|
|
14th February 2007, 12:26
|
#154
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Air filter wont make any difference to oil choice.
For the engine either a 10w-40 semi or a 5w-40 fully.
For the gearbox a 75w-90, again semi or fully.
Have a look at Fuchs, Motul and Silkolene here http://www.opieoils.co.uk
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
|
21st February 2007, 07:43
|
#155
|
|
Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 4
|
hi there
i am about to service my saxo 1.6 8v vtr xreg i am an engineer by trade and have access to fully synthetic 0/40 texaco i use the car mostly for fast road use with a track day/autotest once a month
will this oil be ok also which gear box oil for the same application
cheers bevstar
|
|
|
|
|
21st February 2007, 11:56
|
#156
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Hi,
The 0w-40 will be fine.
For the gearbox we recomend a good 75w-90, if hard used synthetic is the way to go.
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
|
28th February 2007, 21:27
|
#157
|
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: cumbria uk
Posts: 812
Car(s): white saxo VTS
|
saxo VTS
x reg 2000
55000 miles
lots of short jorneys
boot it every now and again
i would like to change engine and also gear box oil what type should i get?
also i have a full stainless steel system de cated and a viper air filter. many thanks in advance..
Last edited by chrismurra; 28th February 2007 at 21:31.
|
|
|
|
|
28th February 2007, 21:34
|
#158
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
5w-40 synthetic for the engine, for the gearbox a 75w-90, again synthetic being the best choice.
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
|
28th February 2007, 21:36
|
#159
|
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: cumbria uk
Posts: 812
Car(s): white saxo VTS
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
5w-40 synthetic for the engine, for the gearbox a 75w-90, again synthetic being the best choice.
Cheers
Guy.
|
thanks should i fit new filters too?
|
|
|
|
|
28th February 2007, 21:42
|
#160
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
For what they cost they are always worth changing.
Cheers
Guy.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 05:54.
|
