Oil advice and recommendations here

[Baz]

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[Cam]

Originally Posted by Baz

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Damm you lol!

[SaxoForio]

Originally Posted by Cam

Yes mate be fine

Thanks!

[Psycho18]

Saxo VTS
1997
Full service history 70k

Been using Race synthetic oil like fusch titan race pro s. Only do about 6,000 miles in a year so change once a year.

Was looking for a cheaper oil this year and was thinking is a race synthetic really needed? I do short journeys and if out on the weekend will give a blast to the red line here and there.

Will for example the gulf formula G be fine for more needs or would a race synthetic offer more protection?

[oilman]

Hi

A race quality synthetic will always give the most protection, but something like the Formula G will give much better protection than a standard 10w-40 semi.

Cheers

Tim

[stabes]

just got a saxo vts 03 plate with 34000 on the clock, its been stood for last 2 years, is it worth doing the engine and gearbox oil or just the engine? and which oil please? its a standard road car that will get the odd burst of abuse

[oilman]

Ideally, you want to do the engine and gearbox if it's been sat for that long, but you might get away with just doing the engine.

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 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

[JDub]

Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Year: 1990? (H reg)
Engine size/type: 1.4 Dual Carb Manual

Any mods: None

Type of use (road/track): Road

Could you please recommend the best oil for this please?
I also think the gearbox fluid will need to be changed so if you could recommend that too that would be good
It's been sat for almost a year unused and was only started the other day, the oil is full and the guy said he hasn't changed it since he first got it so im gonna have a full service done.

[oilman]

They take the same as Saxos - a 5w-40 synthetic is the best option.

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

[Jayzlife]

2000 VTS
97K

Will be used for Rallycross & track days.

Which Engine oil & Gearbox oil is best?

Thanks

[oilman]

Is the engine standard or modified?

[Jayzlife]

The engine will be standard no mods are allowed.

[oilman]

Hi

In that case, go for a quality 5w-40

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.

Cheers

Tim

[Jayzlife]

Cheers oilman,

how about gearbox oil?

Also 5w-40 semi or full synthetic?

[oilman]

All of those are synthetic.

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

[ankers]

Saxo vts 80,000miles mods: full System exhaust manifold ph3 cams and indutction kit. Use it for very fast road use and I put 5-40 fully smitic in it what oil is best

[oilman]

Hi

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.

Cheers

[oilman]

Hi folks,

With winter here and plenty of cold starts, perhaps it's time to consider changing the oil that you use in your car.

Does your antifreeze need changing?
Is your gearshift okay when cold?
Do you need something to protect your car from the weather?

We have free delivery to UK mainland for orders over £40 at the moment so it is a good time to order from opieoils.co.uk

Let us know if you need any advice, we are here to help. You can call us on 01209 202944, email us at sales@opieoils.co.uk, or just ask here.

Cheers

oilman

[Monkgti]

Hi ive just done my engine with new rings, rebuilt head and it has catcam 743's and exhaust and induction kit. it will be for road use but will often be driven hard i was going to use mobil1 10w40, would this do or would you suggest a different grade?

[oilman]

First of all, I'd use the Millers CRO to get it run in

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60229-mi...ng-in-oil.aspx

When it's done, a synthetic 5w-40 is a better option.

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

Cheers

Tim