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. |
|
|
4th March 2010, 11:01
|
#681
|
Established Member
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,997
|
But fully synthetic is only used for race engines? It's such a thin oil and my car burns a little bit of oil, surely the thicker the better and more quiet it will run? I have also spoken to my mechanic who said use a semi.
|
|
|
4th March 2010, 16:57
|
#682
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Full synthetic is not used only in race engines, it's used to get the best protection in any vehicle. All new and newish BMWs, Audis etc use fully synthetic oils and you find they will often easily go past 200000 miles with no problems at all (one at home is on 275k and drives like new)
Synthetic oil is not thin, it's whatever grade you buy it in. If you buy a synthetic 5w-40 it will be nice and thin when cold so you get good cold start protection, but the same viscosity as a bog standard 15w-40 mineral or semi oil when it's up to temperature.
Synthetic oils burn off slower than mineral or semi oils as the synthetic oils are more stable and are made up of molecules that are all the same size. The molecules in mineral and semi oils are all random sizes and it means that the smaller molecules evaporate off and get burnt when the oil is hot, and then leave behind the larger heavier moleules that flow slowly, so the oil just doesn't lubricate properly after a fairly short period of time.
It's up to you what you use.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
7th March 2010, 12:18
|
#683
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Middlesbrough
Posts: 615
|
What engine oil do you recommend on standard 02' VTR. Thanks.
|
|
|
7th March 2010, 18:48
|
#684
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
7th March 2010, 23:11
|
#685
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Aberystwyth
Posts: 567
Car(s): 8v VTR
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
|
just looked at that mate .. it only has the vts on there for some reason ??? no vtr
|
|
|
7th March 2010, 23:16
|
#686
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Aberystwyth
Posts: 567
Car(s): 8v VTR
|
would this be okay for my engine ??
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60453-cl...y-renault.aspx
have a vtr .. 102,000 miles .. daily use but take it to the track very occasionaly , thanks
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 11:17
|
#687
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Middlesbrough
Posts: 615
|
Only VTS comes up for me too mate.
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 16:37
|
#688
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
Posts: 746
Car(s): 157bhp mk2 cammed VTS.
|
What oil should i be using? The owner before run it on Magnatec 5w30 so thats what iv been using too.
I have a 2002 VTS, but its tuned to 157bhp. Currently on 90k mileage, used everyday.. not driven very hard to be honest.
Is this oil okay?
__________________
Mk2 Cammed VTS 157bhp For sale.
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 19:00
|
#689
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by matt19
|
That should be fine as long as it's very occasional track use, go for the Fuchs GT1 5w-40 if you go more than once or twice a year. Thats a better oil and also reduced. I'll get VTRs added, but they use the same stuff.
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to oilman For This Useful Post:
|
|
8th March 2010, 19:02
|
#690
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kyle_d
What oil should i be using? The owner before run it on Magnatec 5w30 so thats what iv been using too.
I have a 2002 VTS, but its tuned to 157bhp. Currently on 90k mileage, used everyday.. not driven very hard to be honest.
Is this oil okay?
|
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 Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Gulf Formula G, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.
The Magnatec 5w-30 is a bit thin and basic for the best protection in a tuned VTS
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 19:12
|
#691
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
Posts: 746
Car(s): 157bhp mk2 cammed VTS.
|
Thanks! I cant use a 5/40 until i next do an oil change then can i? I need to top up soon.
Thanks for the knowledge i have noooo clue about oil.
Also, by 'Fuchs Titan Supersyn' did you mean the £25 one or the £30 one? I dont really wanna spend more than £30 so which one should i get?
Iv registered so i'll get the discount
__________________
Mk2 Cammed VTS 157bhp For sale.
Last edited by kyle_d; 8th March 2010 at 19:32.
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 19:51
|
#692
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
You can top up with 5w-40, oils mix with no problems
I forgot about the clearance oils, this one's better than the Supersyn, and cheaper
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60446-cl...ngine-oil.aspx
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 19:57
|
#693
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
Posts: 746
Car(s): 157bhp mk2 cammed VTS.
|
What if my current oil level is between 1/4 - 1/2 full of magnatec 5w30 can i still put that Fuchs 5w40 in? Just wanna make sure you dont mean its okay to mix if i dont have much of the other in.
If i do an oil change myself do i need to change the oil filter too? It only got changed 4 weeks ago or something.
__________________
Mk2 Cammed VTS 157bhp For sale.
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 20:07
|
#694
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
They will mix ok no matter what ratio they are in, only thing is you are diluting the good oil.
The filter should be fine after a month to keep using
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 20:16
|
#695
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Middlesbrough
Posts: 615
|
Would 4 litres of link be good enough for my 02' VTR? Just want to make sure
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 20:37
|
#696
|
Frequent Poster
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
Posts: 746
Car(s): 157bhp mk2 cammed VTS.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
They will mix ok no matter what ratio they are in, only thing is you are diluting the good oil.
The filter should be fine after a month to keep using
|
Right ok, thanks! I will buy the GT1 oil when i can and try leave putting it in until my magnatec is at the lowest point on my oil level and then put it in.
How long is the offer on for the Fuchs GT1? Im not sure when i'm gonna be able to get it.
__________________
Mk2 Cammed VTS 157bhp For sale.
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 20:43
|
#697
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by LouisUK
Would 4 litres of link be good enough for my 02' VTR? Just want to make sure
|
Ideal
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
8th March 2010, 20:44
|
#698
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Truro United Kingdom (England)
Posts: 1,229
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kyle_d
Right ok, thanks! I will buy the GT1 oil when i can and try leave putting it in until my magnatec is at the lowest point on my oil level and then put it in.
How long is the offer on for the Fuchs GT1? Im not sure when i'm gonna be able to get it.
|
Its while stocks last on offer, should be there for a little while though.
Cheers
Guy
__________________
Use the code SAXP and get 10% Club Discount
email: sales@opieoils.co.uk
phone: 01209 202944
|
|
|
10th March 2010, 20:25
|
#699
|
Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Plymouth
Posts: 11
Car(s): citroen saxo 1.1 2002
|
citroen saxo 1.1 2002
no mods as of yet, only had it for 2 weeks, mainly used for drivin round the town
would like engine and gearbox oil recommendations please, cheers mate
|
|
|
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 10:49.
|