Oil advice and recommendations here [Archive]

oilman

02-03-2006, 13:17 36

I get asked many questions about oil so I thought a thread here for all oil related questions would be a good idea and build into a FAQ or reference point for others.

So, put your oil questions here but please give the following information if you would like a recommendation:

Make
Model
Year
Engine size/type

Any mods

Type of use (road/track)

Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used)

What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?

I hope this will help and become a useful thread

Regards
Simon

Neil G

02-03-2006, 14:30 39

Good thread idea Simon....I'll kick it off.

Looking for oil reccomendation for the following:

Make Renault Clio
Model RS 172
Year 2002
Engine size/type 2.0

Any mods Green panel, sports cat & exhaust

Type of use (road/track) Road

oilman

02-03-2006, 15:19 27

My recommendation for your car is 5w-40 synthetic.

Depending on quality required, look at the following in the Members area of my website.

Motul 8100 5w-40
Motul 300V 5w-40
Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL 5w-40
Silkolene Pro S 5w-40

Cheers
Simon

Neil G

03-03-2006, 10:04 26

Nice one

Reckon Pro S for me then

Always used 5/40w oil in my old Subaru and never had any problems.

oilman

17-03-2006, 14:01 12

It's hard to beat, a very good investment!

Cheers
Simon

Neil G

17-03-2006, 14:14 23

:smile: Car doesn't need a service till October but may purchase the oil beforehand ready for changing

Broxi

27-06-2006, 20:03 15

Bttt

andpep

28-12-2006, 11:13 42

Hi there!!

Would you be able to recommend oil for my Subaru?
Make is Impreza WRX
Year 2000
2.0 turbo
Prodrive performance pack

I'm just going to have an oil change done next week, and the garage are using a shell oil.. I think it maybe ultra... but not sure!! semi synthetic.... thats what they recommend!

Just wondering if it should be fully synthetic?? they are a subaru dealer so I would hope they know what they are doing lol!!

Thanks Andy

oilman

28-12-2006, 13:05 00

Hi,

We recomend a 5w-40 full synthetic as the top option, the Shell Helix is in fact a mineral based oil but will be fine.

You can use a semi 10w-40 but it is the basic option and not ideal if the car is used with spirit.

Cheers

Guy.

RBR

28-12-2006, 15:18 32

Hi Simon, there are three Shell Hilix grades,

Shell helix is mineral (yellow "can")
Shell helix plus is a "semi-synth" in a blue can
Shell Helix Ultra Pluis is a "fully synth" and is in a grey can.

Cans are plastic btw.

A lot of dealers use this, the most used is the Plus followed by the Ultra.

I use the Ultra myself, its a 5-40, brought my oil temps down by 9-10 degrees when I changed and I back to backed it three times to be sure.

Normal driving, drag racing and spirited driving for 24,000 miles now on it and no issues.

You still doing the Motul 5-40, how would that compare to the Ultra ? be interested in trying next change, tried the Sylkolene and it muddied up to quickly for my liking.

compliments of the season by the way

cheers

bob

FGKnut

25-09-2007, 22:22 05

Hi

Just about to do engine oil change and somebody recommended Castrol-Edge 0w-30

What do you think?
Make:Subaru
Model:Impreza WRX
Eng:2.0 Turbo
Year:1994

Road use only (tho tend to over do it sometimes, only at night mind)

Only mod...Exhaust

RBR

25-09-2007, 22:30 13

Hi, thats not suitable, you should go for a 5-40 as a minimum, Shell helix Ultra works v well, Sylkolene pro S, Motul M300, Millers 10-40, all these are high quality fully synthetics, the problem with the Castrol is its 0-40, as mentioned too thin.

I'm currently using the Motul 5-40, seems fine and just as good temperature wise as the Shell. Suggest contacting Opie for that.

best regards

bob

FGKnut

25-09-2007, 22:33 28

No probs......thx for the advice m8

ROAR

25-09-2007, 22:42 32

due an oil/filter change what do you recommend

Make :Subaru
Model: Impreza Sport
Year :1998
Engine size/type 2.0l n/a phase 1

Any mods: unequal headers

Type of use: Road

Additional info: current oil used: shell magnatex

What do you want a recommendation for: Engine

oilman

26-09-2007, 09:38 32

Hi,

For your Impreza we would recomend a 5w-40 full synthetic for all year round use.

Brand wise, have a look at the ester based Silkolene Pro S 5w-40 and the Motul 300v.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy.

P1 FEK

26-09-2007, 09:48 58

last week bought some Silkolene pro s 10w50 for my P1. It's modifed and used for fast road use, is this oil suitable?? I do seem to have better oil pressure now than with the Helix I used before?

oilman

26-09-2007, 11:44 20

Its more then suitable, its ideal!

Cheers

Guy.

Hermiewrx

26-09-2007, 13:21 20

Make :Subaru
Model: Impreza wrx
Year :2005
Engine size/type 2.0l turbo

Any mods: running 285/275 with exhaust, intake, remap.

Type of use: (Fast :innocent0009:)Road

Additional info:
current oil used: engine = Silkolene 5 -40

What do you want a recommendation for: Gearbox, diffs. Do you do any coolant additive to reduce temps?

Thanks

oilman

26-09-2007, 14:27 07

Gearbox and diffs, Silkolene Syn5 75w-90.

Coolant, either the Motul Inugel Optimal or the Redline Water Wetter.

Cheers

Guy.

nudge

26-09-2007, 16:30 33

oilman

26-09-2007, 17:11 33

Hi guy, can you do a recommendation for me as well.

Make :Subaru
Model: Impreza wrx import
Year :1993
Engine size/type 2.0l turbo

Any mods: full decat, induction, ecu chip, boost control, uprated fuel system,
Type of use: Road use, with additional bursts

Additional info: 78,000 miles, oil changed 4000 mls ago, will have a replacement apexi/simtec ecu and remap by end of year
current oil used: engine = castrol 5 -40 fully synthetic

when would you recommend the oil was changed

Thanks

nigs


Sadly the 5w-40 from castrol is not a true synthetic, its a hydrocracked mineral one. I would look to change it around 5-6,000 miles. A good quality true synthetic like the silkolene and motul up to 10,000 miles.

Cheers

Guy.

Big Rand

26-09-2007, 17:44 05

If you have semi synthetic in the car already can you change it to fully synthetic??

ie i was told not to mix the oils??

huxley

26-09-2007, 18:27 15

Never use fully synthetic in a scooby gearbox, ap motors said i picked up some gearbox whine after she was filled with silkolene sylktran 75w 90.

Castrol syntrax all the way, ask anyone at scoobynet 9/10 folks all use the stuff as i now do. :smile:

Probably to do with synthetic being too slippery to be picked up by the synchros.

oilman

27-09-2007, 08:50 50

If you have semi synthetic in the car already can you change it to fully synthetic??

ie i was told not to mix the oils??

Yes you can and yes you mix oils without issue.

Cheers

Guy.

oilman

27-09-2007, 08:55 35

Never use fully synthetic in a scooby gearbox
.

I wouldnt agree with that in that way.

On some, usually older and import boxes the high grade synthetics have been to slippy for the synchro, the use of a mineral based gear oil grips the synchro better, all this shows is wear on the synchros, nothing to do with the oil as there are more happy on synthetic then there are who arent.

Cheers

Guy.

oilman

27-06-2008, 17:18 01

Hi Guys,

Anyone for an oil recommendation?

scoobywag

25-09-2008, 20:58 02

Hi,

1998 2ltr sport impreza wagon
road use only but quite heavily used and loadsa miles!!!

Not sure what oils been in it..can u recomend a good one and can I flush the engine and use synthetic despite the fact it could of had mineral oil in?

oilman

25-09-2008, 22:02 09

No need for a flush, does not matter what it has been run on previously. Good quality synthetic, regular changes and it will have all the cleaning it needs.

I would go 5w-40 synthetic unless modified, best of these ester based synthetics. Have a look at Motul, Silkolene and redline here http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy

mattgasman

25-09-2008, 22:34 07

Hi mate, the car is going in for cam belt change in a couple of weeks, thought id get all the oils changed at same time what would you recommend? engine/gearbox/diffs.
car is '02 impreza sti
47000 miles
mods; decat, remap, etc 333bhp/333lb
driven fairly hard at times..
cheers!

oilman

26-09-2008, 10:41 14

Hi,

For the engine we would recommend a good 5w-40 synthetic, if you want the best for protection and performance look at the ester based Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300v and the Redline http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-835-ester-synthetic.aspx

For the gearbox and diff the Silkolene Syn5 75w-90 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-850-silkolene-silktran-syn-5-75w-90-fully-synthetic-gear-oil.aspx

Cheers

Guy

oilman

06-01-2009, 15:39 09

Any advice on oil required, please feel free to ask as I can help you

You will also find some useful info on my website here

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-341-car-service-packs.aspx

All the best for 2009

Cheers
Guy

300wrx

18-02-2009, 20:54 27

hi i need to do a change on my classic 95 plate wrx she is running 280-300 bhp and fairly hi boost just wanna get it right.what is the best brand aswell? cheers darryl

oilman

19-02-2009, 10:04 20

Hi,

If the car is used hard then I would go for the ester based Silkolene Pro S 10w-50, not the cheapest but well worth it and well proven http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1145-silkolene-pro-s-10w-50-ester-synthetic-oil-for-high-performance-engines.aspx

Cheers

Guy

youngscars

09-07-2009, 10:26 14

Engine & gearbox oil for my inport EVO 6 running around 400bhp

Would 5x50 oil be ok for my car if not what is best recomended ?

Best engine oil ?

Best gearbox oil ?

oilman

09-07-2009, 13:40 13

Engine & gearbox oil for my inport EVO 6 running around 400bhp

Would 5x50 oil be ok for my car if not what is best recomended ?

Best engine oil ?

Best gearbox oil ?

Is it used on road, offroad etc please

Cheers
guy

youngscars

09-07-2009, 15:12 18

Is it used on road, offroad etc please

Cheers
guy
On road i do drive it hard sometimes but would say more road then track

oilman

09-07-2009, 15:51 42

steveorangewrx

10-07-2009, 14:38 24

the silkolene is really good mate :)

youngscars

10-07-2009, 18:24 14

I would go 10w-50 if it used hard, but you can also use 5w-50.

Have a look at the Silkolene Pro S 10w-50 or the Mobil 5w-50 here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-647-engine-oils.aspx

For the gearbox, 75w-90 such as the Silkolene Syn5, Motul Gear300 or the redline Light Weight Shock here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx

Cheers

Guy
Thanks i am short of founds at mo but at the same time the oil really neds doing so no sure what to go for at a price i can afford and also that will be good for my engine

james-darren

10-07-2009, 20:05 56

4 the motor you got i think you need 2 splash mate lol plus i use Silkolene Pro S 10w 50, it is some good sh't lol

youngscars

10-07-2009, 20:12 18

4 the motor you got i think you need 2 splash mate lol plus i use Silkolene Pro S 10w 50, it is some good sh't lol
Thanks m8 yes very true i think i will hang out and get the Silkolene Pro S 10w 50 i used it in my scoob and you are right it is good stuff

oilman

12-07-2009, 20:36 50

Pro S can be cheaper in the long run as it lasts so long. Cheaper stuff will break down quicker and won't give the protection of Pro S anyway. As far as ester based oils go, it's pretty much the cheapest anyway.

youngscars

20-07-2009, 15:22 21

Farmer-Lee

17-01-2010, 13:31 46

Hi still giving oil recommendations,
What engine oil for a standard 2005 wrx and what's the best or are they all the same?
I generaly spend a bit to try and get the best when buying things, and what's peoples thoughts about magnetic sump plugs?
Lee

oilman

17-01-2010, 19:13 39

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.

Magnetic sump plugs are okay, we were going to get them, but the prices were silly for a lot of them, and in the end they are just a magnetised bolt

shooter

18-01-2010, 18:29 35

hi.i have a 97 uk classic,
running full hks system,headers +up-pipe.induction,walbro and up-rated intercooler.
running 247.1.
after engine oil,gearbox and diff oils please.
(using millers at the mo)

Farmer-Lee

18-01-2010, 19:30 15

Hi thanks for all that I'll be buying some oil and some other bits in the near future.
Cheers

oilman

18-01-2010, 20:19 35

hi.i have a 97 uk classic,
running full hks system,headers +up-pipe.induction,walbro and up-rated intercooler.
running 247.1.
after engine oil,gearbox and diff oils please.
(using millers at the mo)

Go for a 10w-50

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

Both are really good oils, but if you like the Millers, go with that.

For the gearbox, go for the Motul Gear 300, Silkolene Silktran Syn 5, Castrol Syntrax or Millers CRX 75w-90 NT. The Syn 5 is ideal for the diffs

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx

Cheers

Tim