Oil advice and recommendations here - Page 13 - Saxperience

oilman · 25th November 2007, 22:04

10% off this weekend, plus club discount http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy.

Salem · 4th December 2007, 07:46

Hi oilman!

which oil will you put in a '97 1.5D?

I've been using a synthetic 5W-50 and I think it's not necessary.

I'm from Barcelona (Spain), so a normal temperature in summer is 35ºC and in winter not less from 0ºC. Sometimes I go to warmer o cooler places (high mountain).

oilman · 4th December 2007, 09:49

It is over kill a bit, a good 5w-40 or 10w-40 would be fine.

Even in your climate.

Cheers

Guy.

danmc · 4th December 2007, 23:27

2002 vtr
62000

Just bought It so I'm not sure what sort of miles they are?.
Servicing before I start using it when I got it their wasn't much oil in to be honest. Bit lost when It comes To oil?. What would you suggest, it's only going to be used for pottering about maybe a little bit of motorway every now and then.
Thank's

oilman · 5th December 2007, 10:59

10w-40 semi synthetic is fine with regular changes, as a top option have a look at a 5w-40 full synthetic.

Cheers

Guy.

RobVT · 13th December 2007, 20:15

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1146-sil...e-engines.aspx

Is this the one i need for My VTR? regular abuse abit on the standard side of things but hopefully modifying it!

Thanks in advance.

oilman · 13th December 2007, 23:58

Yes mate, that stuff is as good as it gets, a top ester/pao blend synthetic.

If you dont want to spend that kind of money then have a look at the service pack option which will be fine while the car is standard.

Cheers

Guy.

RobVT · 14th December 2007, 16:03

thanks mate ill probs get that one!

timothi · 19th December 2007, 09:16

my car is coming up to the big 100k.
im doing roughly 15k a year.

which oil should i change it to. im going to give it a complete engine flush on this one.

many thanks.

tim.

Dar-Bar_Vtr · 22nd December 2007, 01:12

has anyone came across the problem of the 25Trx that hold the gear box linkage in place coming loose? gradualy started gettin worse n i thought it was the gearbox, but realised the trx to be loose lol. quick fix

Mochachino · 22nd December 2007, 01:36

can i have a recomendation for my car please? i tried it on your website but havnt had a reply for weeks

1998 westcoast 1.4
98k
drive alsorts of areas (town, country, a/b/m roads)
k&n induction, magnex exhaust

oilman · 24th December 2007, 10:17

Hi,

10w-40 semi synthetic with regular changes is fine.

If you want to treat it then look at a 5w-40 full synthetic for all year round use.

Brand wise have a look at Fuchs, Motul and Silkolene.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy.

rushy_23 · 24th December 2007, 10:41

Silkolene PRO S 5W-40 5L

May be a daft question, but would the above Oil be overkill in a little French
Hatch?
Reason I ask is cause if its a good oil to use on a 106 GTi 1.6 16v then it may
be ideal for me to start using it as I like to use only the best.
Car sees a few trackdays per year and is used now and again on the roads.

oilman · 24th December 2007, 11:04

It could be considered over kill by some people, but if you want the best performance/protection then this is it.

Cheers

Guy.

TU-Tuning · 24th December 2007, 11:20

I bought the silkoline, its very different tot he cheap mineral crap the previous owner put in before, its very fluid and looks like olive oil. The car warms up much much quicker now and it seems to run smoother.

Way I see it, its 45-50 quid a year, worth spending the extra if the engines gonna be protected. Service was rapid from Opie too

RedB · 24th December 2007, 15:15

Cheers for asking that Rush

Agree with you there Ben, much better to spend money on decent Fully synthetic oil that will provide increased performance and protection that cheap mineral crap

SaxoVTRacer · 25th December 2007, 23:27

saxo
vtr 1.6 8v
v reg 99/00
with no mods
full serviced slick 50 and 5w50 motorsport oil halfords own with super 4's
runs like a dream just need the induction kit fitting then more fun

oilman · 27th December 2007, 09:40

Dont bother with slick50 next time, just an expensive way to block your oil filter, also no need to go as thick as an SAE50, SAE40 is fine and the 5w is ideal.

Cheers

Guy.

SaxoVTRacer · 27th December 2007, 20:35

i like slick 50 makes it a lil quieter and the 50 is due to the fact i have used in 5 cars not just my own without problems so i stick with what i like

WiseyVTR · 27th December 2007, 20:52

Hi oilman

what would be the best oil for my engine and gearbox ?? it is driven hard now and again

2002 vtr
16000-17000 miles
no mods

but it has only had 1 full service and 1 oil change in its life (that i know of)

Cheers