Oil advice and recommendations here

[oilman]

Great stuff, but generally no need to go 10w-50 unless it is getting very, very hot. 5w-40 or 10w-40 will be fine.

Cheers

Guy

[panizzi]

Thanks Guy
i see
just want to be on the safest side with the 10W50 , no oil cooler and sometimes around 35-40 degrees celsius here in Austria
if i got you right there is actually no need for the 50 but nothing goes wrong with it

[oilman]

No it wont do any harm to use an SAE50 so if you want to for peace of mind go for it. I didnt realise it got so warm in Austria!

Cheers

Guy

[kmak577]

Oil recommendation for a citroen c2 .1.6 hdi. You're site shows 4 suitable oils. I am changing the oil at 6k intervals at the recommendation of a Citroen mechanic due to possible damage to the turbo if the oil uptake gets blocked. Millers oil floating around it at the moment. Used for a mix of town driving during the week and motorway trips every few weeks. Also, where does your opinion stand on engine flush? Car is on around the 50k mileage mark.

[oilman]

Hi

Does it have a diesel particulate filter?

All the ones listed on the site will be fine for it, but there may be other suitable options too.

Unless the engine is in a pretty bad state, there is no need to flush, the best option is to give it a change with a cheap oil for a couple of days and let the detergents in the oil gently clean the engine.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

Hi

Yes and no. Standard oil change intervals are based on using the standard spec of oil, if I remember correctly, that's a pretty basic 15w-40 (perhaps 10w-40) in a Saxo. If you use an oil like that, it's going to wear out quite quickly and offer very little protection by the end of the service interval. If you use a good, reputable oil, it should be absolutely fine for the full interval.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

Struggling to find the correct oils for your car? Then just ask the Oilman.

To help us to give the most accurate advice possible we do need some information about your car. e.g.:

Make:
Model:
Year:
Engine type:
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Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc)
Any other information that may be relevant: e.g. approx BHP if modified, oil temps if known
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine, Gearbox, Diff etc.

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Cheers

Oilman

[oilman]

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[Belly60]

Hi Guy can you give me engine and gearbox oil/filter and spark plugs recommendations for a saxo 2001 1.6 vts with induction kit 4 2 1 manifold and catcams running 150 bhp for general fast road use and upto 6 Trackdays a year many thanks belly60 (Ian)

[oilman]

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic in the engine.

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 Sport/300V, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G/ULE, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

You need an MTF for the gearbox and the best proven options are the Red Line MTL or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers TRX 75w-80 and Motul Motylgear are good alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Here are the plugs.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-342-spar...low-plugs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[Healey]

I would like to know why most oil manufacturers are now recommending a Xw30 oil for Saxo's after 1999.

[oilman]

No idea, I'd always go for a 5w/10w-40

Cheers

Tim

[Bedford126]

Morning, looking for oil for my 2002 civic type r 2ltr I'm looking at the nanotec also oil for a fiesta Zetec s 2009 with 41k miles. any chance of club discount, cheers.

[oilman]

Hi

Yes, you can use the code SAXP for 10% off the website prices.

I would use the 5w-40 for the CTR. Is the Fiesta modified or standard? Road or track use?

Cheers

Tim

[Bedford126]

Originally Posted by oilman

Hi

Yes, you can use the code SAXP for 10% off the website prices.

I would use the 5w-40 for the CTR. Is the Fiesta modified or standard? Road or track use?

Cheers

Tim

Fiesta is standard and its road use mate. Cheers

[oilman]

In that case, this one is ideal for it.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-74219-mi...-m2c-913c.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[IngmarB1996]

Hi Oilman,

I have a Saxo 1.6 16v wich i punish a lot by driving hard, what kind of oil would be best.
I was thinking of Castrol Edge 10w40, Would that be good

Kind regards

Ingmar

[oilman]

Hi Ingmar

I've not come across an Edge 10w-40, but the Edge 5w-40 will be fine.

Cheers

Tim

[Carlinho]

Here in Brazil on TU5JP4 turbo we use 5W40.

[Alexa]

Of oil container was opened,Is that going to affect oil properties year later when I chang it again.