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25th October 2006, 12:46
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Car(s): Saxo VTR mk1
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Make - Citroen
Model - Saxo VTR
Year - V reg?
Engine size/type - 1.6 8v
Any mods - BMC induction, scorpion exhaust system with janspeed 4-2-1 manifold and a de-cat
Type of use (road/track) road
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) oil gauge generally sits at about 1/4 ocasionally reaching 1/2
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? Engine and gear box please!!!
servicing on friday need your advice oilman, or anyone else.
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25th October 2006, 15:27
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#122
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For the engine a good 5w-40 full synthetic, or as a cost option a 10w-40 semi.
For the gearbox a 75w-90 GL4 either semi or full synthetic.
Plenty to have a look at here http://www.opieoils.co.uk
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2nd November 2006, 00:28
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#123
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Car(s): Astra Turbo, saxo vts, punto turbo
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citroen
saxo VTS
2000
1.6 16v
induction kit, 4-2-1 manifold, jap exhaust,
mainly used on road but do thrash it once its warmed up, occasional track use.
oil temp is normally between 1/4 and 1/2, but never normally goes much over half
What do you want a recommendation for the engine and gearbox?
many thanks in advance
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2nd November 2006, 09:12
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For the engine 5w-40 full synthetic, if you are doing track days it is worth investing in a good one such as the Motul, Silkolene and Mobil.
For the gearbox a good 75w-90. Have a look at Motul, Silkolene and Castrol.
Regards
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2nd November 2006, 09:16
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#125
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is that the same reccomendations for a standard VTS?
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2nd November 2006, 09:20
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#126
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thanks 4 the quick reply
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2nd November 2006, 10:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Soulless
is that the same reccomendations for a standard VTS?
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If you want to the best mate, yes.
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18th November 2006, 17:08
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Oilman,
Read your advice with interest and I'll probably be changing by oil very soon. I'll be going for the Silkolene Fully 5W-40 for my VTS.
Just one quick question, what's the advantage of 5W-40 over 10W-40?
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18th November 2006, 17:17
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Just picked up the answer, 5W is thinner so will circulate better at start up.
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20th November 2006, 09:40
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Yep thats correct.
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22nd November 2006, 13:16
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Saxo
Forte
X reg
1124cc.
No Mods.
Engine Oil - Used just for roads, upto 300miles a week.
Cheers
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22nd November 2006, 17:19
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10w-40 semi synthetic is ideal, changed every 5k or so.
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17th January 2007, 22:01
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Car(s): Pug 207
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Make: Saxo
Model: VTR
Year: 2000
Engine size/type : 1.6L / 90bhp
Any mods: Forced induction, 4-2-1 manifold, de-cat, catback.
Type of use (road/track): Short trips (work & back...) driven steady, hard ocassionally.
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine oil.
Would an oil rated to: ACEA A3 B3 API SL CF (5w-40) suffice? It's a lesser brand thou.
If it helps I tend to change the oil within 6000 miles of use.
Thx.
ManC
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17th January 2007, 22:11
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With forced induction, I would be more comfortable with a true synthetic. What brand is it? if it is of the hydrocracked variety with regular changes at 3-4,000 all will be fine, but to be honest a quality synthetic will look after things that much bettter.
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17th January 2007, 22:27
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The oil is branded as Comma Premium Ultra Lite http://www.commaoil.com/MSDS/English...ite%205w40.pdf <pdf
The description of this induction says it forced.. but I think thats more of marketing thing, there's nothing forcing air in (fan etc) its more enclosed than forced, hope that helps.
ManC
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17th January 2007, 22:51
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I see, I though you meant it had a super charger or turbo, in wich case synthetic is the best route.
For naturally aspirated the 5w-40 from comma will be ok but do bear in mind it is made to a cost, so at the bottom end of the market.
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18th January 2007, 08:56
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Car(s): Fiesta ST & Saxo VTS
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Make - Citroen
Model - Saxo VTS
Year - 2000
Engine size/type - 1.6 16v
Any mods - BMC induction, Magnex exhaust system with Raceland 4-2-1 manifold and a de-cat
Type of use (road/track) road and a little track but not at the moment lol
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) oil gauge generally sits abit below 1/2 once heated up
What do you want a recommendation for my engine currently using 5 - 40 fully sythetic
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18th January 2007, 09:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
I see, I though you meant it had a super charger or turbo, in wich case synthetic is the best route.
For naturally aspirated the 5w-40 from comma will be ok but do bear in mind it is made to a cost, so at the bottom end of the market.
Cheers
Guy.
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I've managed to lay my hands on some Silkolene ProS but its only 1.5L (10w-50) would it be possible to buy 2.5L?
Thx.
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18th January 2007, 10:25
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#139
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I can do you 3ltr?
Cheers
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18th January 2007, 11:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
I can do you 3ltr?
Cheers
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Yes please
How much...
Thx,
ManC
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