Oil advice and recommendations here

[oilman]

Originally Posted by hudson701

OK cheers thanks very much for your advice that was very helpful I think I'll stick with the 5w 40 Mobil 1

I'm sure I've seen you post on the Lotus forum SELOC before about oil? If so you can help me with another question - will the mobil 1 be suitable to use in my k-series S2 elise as it is fully synthetic? The lotus is due an oil change and I was thinking of buying the Mobil 1...

Yep, that me on Seloc.

Yes the Mobil 1 will be ideal for the K Series, 5w-40 in both engines.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-406-mobil-engine-oil.aspx

Cheers

Guy.

[oilman]

Originally Posted by Yates

Saxo vts cammed on 60k, used on weekends and the odd track day

currently have 10w40 semi synthetic in

also gearbox has a lsd in there

currently have 75w-90 in there, again semi synthetic

looking for a good oil for the gearbox, only just been fitted got current oil but plan on changing it soon for a better oil and to clean it all out

current oil has been in 1000 miles, but will be looking for better quality oil if possible

also be after oil filter, just wondering what kind of deal you can do for me?

pm if you can please

Can always do you a deal

A synthtic 75w-90 is fine, have a look at this one from Silkolene, the SYn5 75w-90 is an ester based synthetic that meets both GL4 and GL5, it is also have with an lsd.

Have a look http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-850-silk...-gear-oil.aspx

Cheers

Guy.

[Yates]

think semi synthetic or full for cammed engine? it is used on track now and again

what price am i looking at then for the engine, box and filter?

[blackvtrt]

mk1 99 saxo vtr 1.6 8v 100k on the clock?
been having a quick read and generally u suggest 5w-40 or 10w-40 on a budget changed twice as often, but buy my reckoning castrol magnatec 10w-40 is £25.17 x2= £50.24 where as silkolene pro s 5w-40 is £49.35 which ur saying is a superior oil? With a high millage car like mine would i get away with 5w-40 oil if so what would be the change intervals? whats ur reccomendations budget and best?

[blackvtrt]

also whats ur take on gulf and shell oil?

[oilman]

Originally Posted by Yates

think semi synthetic or full for cammed engine? it is used on track now and again

what price am i looking at then for the engine, box and filter?

Semi will be ok, but thats it ok. For track use I would be happier on a synthetic 5w-40.

Plenty to choose from here http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy.

[oilman]

Originally Posted by blackvtrt

mk1 99 saxo vtr 1.6 8v 100k on the clock?
been having a quick read and generally u suggest 5w-40 or 10w-40 on a budget changed twice as often, but buy my reckoning castrol magnatec 10w-40 is £25.17 x2= £50.24 where as silkolene pro s 5w-40 is £49.35 which ur saying is a superior oil? With a high millage car like mine would i get away with 5w-40 oil if so what would be the change intervals? whats ur reccomendations budget and best?

Cheap oil changed often is false economy. As you can see using a top synthetic in the long run is cheaper, and it will do a better job while it is in there.

Even with a high mileage car, as long as it is in good shape a good 5w-40 synthetic is ideal. You dont have to spend Pro S money if can afford/justify it as there are good alternatives such as the Fuchs Titan Supersyn, Motul 8100, Mobil 1 Synt S to name a few.

Have a look http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy.

[oilman]

Originally Posted by blackvtrt

also whats ur take on gulf and shell oil?

There ok, their synthetics are nearly always mineral based.

Middle quality stuff.

Cheers

Guy.

[Yates]

Cheers for that, looked at the oils and filters, just again one question, for the gearbox as said its got a LSD in there, advised 75w 90 in it, but would you go full or semi synthetic?

cheers

[oilman]

It depends on how good you want and how much you want to spend, you can use either but synthetic will in the longterm do a better job.

Cheers

Guy.

[blackvtrt]

thanks for the reply

[caz1145]

East Coast 1.1
Pipercross induction kit

Just looking for engine oil?

Recomendation?

[hudson701]

OK cheers thanks for the advice so far.

Before I hand over my money to halfords or some other motorfactors is there any chance you could do me a nice deal on the mobile 5w 40 fully synthetic oil ?

[titchster]

Mk 2 Saxo VTR engine
1.6 8v
Usual breathing mods (induction/exhaust)


Road and a few trackdays

Recommendation for engine and g'box please.

[oilman]

Originally Posted by caz1145

East Coast 1.1
Pipercross induction kit

Just looking for engine oil?

Recomendation?

A good 10w-40 semi synthetic with regular changes is ideal, if you want to treat it then a 5w-40 or 0w-40 synthetic.

Have a look at Fuchs, Motul and Mobil here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-647-engine-oils.aspx

Cheers

Guy.

[oilman]

Originally Posted by hudson701

OK cheers thanks for the advice so far.

Before I hand over my money to halfords or some other motorfactors is there any chance you could do me a nice deal on the mobile 5w 40 fully synthetic oil ?

Yes mate of course, you get 10% off for being a saxo member. Give me a call and I will see what else I can do

Cheers

Guy.

[Yates]

2ltrs of Silkolene SILKTRAN SYN 5 75W-90 Fully Synthetic Gear Oil - 25.86
4ltrs of Mobil Synt S 5W-40 Superior performance synthetic engine oil - 26.44
Purolator oil filter L38285 - 9.99

Total - 62.29

Any saxp discount, if so how do we work it?

[oilman]

Register on my site here https://www.opieoils.co.uk/createacc...L=default.aspx

Put yourself down as saxperience and you will automatically get discount.

Cheers

Guy.

[Yates]

ok bud, i will do that thursday night if i remember when i get paid

cheers

[Yates]

oil ordered

cheers bud

great price too

another thing sorted for the ring