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10th July 2008, 09:44
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OK cheers thanks very much for your advice that was very helpful I think I'll stick with the 5w 40 Mobil 1
I'm sure I've seen you post on the Lotus forum SELOC before about oil? If so you can help me with another question - will the mobil 1 be suitable to use in my k-series S2 elise as it is fully synthetic? The lotus is due an oil change and I was thinking of buying the Mobil 1...
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Yep, that me on Seloc.
Yes the Mobil 1 will be ideal for the K Series, 5w-40 in both engines.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-406-mobil-engine-oil.aspx
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10th July 2008, 09:50
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Originally Posted by Yates
Saxo vts cammed on 60k, used on weekends and the odd track day
currently have 10w40 semi synthetic in
also gearbox has a lsd in there
currently have 75w-90 in there, again semi synthetic
looking for a good oil for the gearbox, only just been fitted got current oil but plan on changing it soon for a better oil and to clean it all out
current oil has been in 1000 miles, but will be looking for better quality oil if possible
also be after oil filter, just wondering what kind of deal you can do for me?
pm if you can please
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Can always do you a deal
A synthtic 75w-90 is fine, have a look at this one from Silkolene, the SYn5 75w-90 is an ester based synthetic that meets both GL4 and GL5, it is also have with an lsd.
Have a look http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-850-silk...-gear-oil.aspx
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12th July 2008, 21:35
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think semi synthetic or full for cammed engine? it is used on track now and again
what price am i looking at then for the engine, box and filter?
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13th July 2008, 16:36
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mk1 99 saxo vtr 1.6 8v 100k on the clock?
been having a quick read and generally u suggest 5w-40 or 10w-40 on a budget changed twice as often, but buy my reckoning castrol magnatec 10w-40 is £25.17 x2= £50.24 where as silkolene pro s 5w-40 is £49.35 which ur saying is a superior oil? With a high millage car like mine would i get away with 5w-40 oil if so what would be the change intervals? whats ur reccomendations budget and best?
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13th July 2008, 16:50
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also whats ur take on gulf and shell oil?
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14th July 2008, 08:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yates
think semi synthetic or full for cammed engine? it is used on track now and again
what price am i looking at then for the engine, box and filter?
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Semi will be ok, but thats it ok. For track use I would be happier on a synthetic 5w-40.
Plenty to choose from here http://www.opieoils.co.uk
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14th July 2008, 08:59
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Originally Posted by blackvtrt
mk1 99 saxo vtr 1.6 8v 100k on the clock?
been having a quick read and generally u suggest 5w-40 or 10w-40 on a budget changed twice as often, but buy my reckoning castrol magnatec 10w-40 is £25.17 x2= £50.24 where as silkolene pro s 5w-40 is £49.35 which ur saying is a superior oil? With a high millage car like mine would i get away with 5w-40 oil if so what would be the change intervals? whats ur reccomendations budget and best?
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Cheap oil changed often is false economy. As you can see using a top synthetic in the long run is cheaper, and it will do a better job while it is in there.
Even with a high mileage car, as long as it is in good shape a good 5w-40 synthetic is ideal. You dont have to spend Pro S money if can afford/justify it as there are good alternatives such as the Fuchs Titan Supersyn, Motul 8100, Mobil 1 Synt S to name a few.
Have a look http://www.opieoils.co.uk
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14th July 2008, 09:00
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also whats ur take on gulf and shell oil?
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There ok, their synthetics are nearly always mineral based.
Middle quality stuff.
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14th July 2008, 10:20
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Cheers for that, looked at the oils and filters, just again one question, for the gearbox as said its got a LSD in there, advised 75w 90 in it, but would you go full or semi synthetic?
cheers
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14th July 2008, 10:59
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It depends on how good you want and how much you want to spend, you can use either but synthetic will in the longterm do a better job.
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14th July 2008, 12:14
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thanks for the reply
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15th July 2008, 16:02
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1.1 East Coast
East Coast 1.1
Pipercross induction kit
Just looking for engine oil?
Recomendation?
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16th July 2008, 21:51
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OK cheers thanks for the advice so far.
Before I hand over my money to halfords or some other motorfactors is there any chance you could do me a nice deal on the mobile 5w 40 fully synthetic oil ?
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17th July 2008, 02:33
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Mk 2 Saxo VTR engine
1.6 8v
Usual breathing mods (induction/exhaust)
Road and a few trackdays
Recommendation for engine and g'box please.
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17th July 2008, 08:30
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Originally Posted by caz1145
East Coast 1.1
Pipercross induction kit
Just looking for engine oil?
Recomendation?
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A good 10w-40 semi synthetic with regular changes is ideal, if you want to treat it then a 5w-40 or 0w-40 synthetic.
Have a look at Fuchs, Motul and Mobil here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-647-engine-oils.aspx
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17th July 2008, 08:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hudson701
OK cheers thanks for the advice so far.
Before I hand over my money to halfords or some other motorfactors is there any chance you could do me a nice deal on the mobile 5w 40 fully synthetic oil ?
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Yes mate of course, you get 10% off for being a saxo member. Give me a call and I will see what else I can do
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29th July 2008, 03:18
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2ltrs of Silkolene SILKTRAN SYN 5 75W-90 Fully Synthetic Gear Oil - 25.86
4ltrs of Mobil Synt S 5W-40 Superior performance synthetic engine oil - 26.44
Purolator oil filter L38285 - 9.99
Total - 62.29
Any saxp discount, if so how do we work it?
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29th July 2008, 08:37
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Register on my site here https://www.opieoils.co.uk/createacc...L=default.aspx
Put yourself down as saxperience and you will automatically get discount.
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29th July 2008, 17:22
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ok bud, i will do that thursday night if i remember when i get paid
cheers
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2nd August 2008, 16:14
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#380
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oil ordered
cheers bud
great price too
another thing sorted for the ring
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