Correct oil for VTS? For track car

[AJC]

How do all. What's best grade to use in my VTS track car?

Also, semi or full synthetic?

Regards

[Steve]

I just used Mobil Semi Synthetic 10w-40 used to be £17 for 5ltrs at Halfords.

[AJC]

Thanks steve

[oilman]

Semi is a basic choice for a track car, the hard use will make it break down very quickly. A full synthetic 5w-40 or 10w-40 is a much better choice.

Cheers

Tim

[Tyanu888]

I use Total 10/40 semi, i was told it is the best (tuning garage said so)! But i change it every 4 hill climbs!

[oilman]

Tuners may know how to get the most power out of an engine, but they often know very little about oil. If they are saying that a 10w-40 semi is the best choice for track use, they know nothing about oil. Ask them why that's the best choice.

[nickwillyhams]

the clues in the name hey oil man 10-40w fully be ok in a 80k engine? also its been stood for a little while would you recommend a flush or just a change?

[Tyanu888]

Originally Posted by oilman

Tuners may know how to get the most power out of an engine, but they often know very little about oil. If they are saying that a 10w-40 semi is the best choice for track use, they know nothing about oil. Ask them why that's the best choice.

So what do you suggest? Is 10/40 semi not good for a track car? I use 10/40 semi on my hill climb saxo with 195bhp and the tuning garage said to use non ther then grade 10/40, in fact i use Total. They didnt specify whether it should be fully or semi synthetic though!

[oilman]

Originally Posted by nickwillyhams

the clues in the name hey oil man 10-40w fully be ok in a 80k engine? also its been stood for a little while would you recommend a flush or just a change?

No need for a flush, just change. If you want to do a flush just change the oil, take it for a hard run and change it gain. That will do it.

Cheers

Guy

[nickwillyhams]

Any preference on weight? I only really do 2 15mile journeys a day then bits an bobs at the weekend. It's always warmed first mind an I keep an eye on my levels weekly, so would you use 5-40w or 10-40w? Cheers

[jonathon5]

Valvoline 5w 40 for me

[VTSjames]

Motul 8100 X-cess 5W-40 for me...although im finding my oil pressure to be quite high..looking into getting acooler or trying a different grade first off

[nickwillyhams]

That motul stuffs mega dear ain't it? What you paying on 5liter james?

[citroen_saxo_vtr]

from what i have been told 5/30 xtec comma oil is best for tracks as it runs hotter, thats what i have in mine at the mo but it runs very hot if you give it some shit. I used to have 10/40 full flow comma oil in it which was better for general use.

[AndySAXOp]

comma is a basic motor factor oil, as it cheap really, wouldnt say comma is the best mate, but comma is a common oil from motor factors as it cheap really.

[AndySAXOp]

also comma do a motorsport oil which at a guess would be better mate for the track driving, i am not an expert but i think that there are better oils.

[oilman]

Seems there's a bit of confusion here.

Comma is basic oil, despite what they may print on the can, it's not a motorsport oil, it's bog standard.

5w-40 is a better choice that 5w-30 on track for most people as the 5w-30 will be a little thin when hot, so you don't get the best protection. Using a top quality thinner oil can be a way to squeeze an extra few bhp out, but it's done with a sacrifice of protection.

Motul X-Cess is a mid range oil, just over £30 to you guys for 5L, their 300V is mega expensive at about £30 for 2L.

Cheers

Tim

[Mochachino]

Im using 5w-40 Fully Synthetic Millers Oil

[oilman]

Good choice

[VTSjames]

Originally Posted by nickwillyhams

That motul stuffs mega dear ain't it? What you paying on 5liter james?

just over £30 for 5ltrs.. nearer £40 delivered tho