Oil Advice And Recommendations Here

[Sil-80 WB]

Would you recommend 10w40 half synth for:

JDM s14 sr20det with, 1bar boost, s15 turbo, intercooler and exhaust?

[oilman]

You can use it, but to be honest synthetic would make a much better choice. Especially if the car is driven with... spirit.

Cheers

Guy

[dykkerdahl]

Thanks to Google Translate.

Hi Oilman thanks for good info.
When you read such an oil test here:
http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf
What do you think?
I buy all my own oil from Opie to my 3 cars.

dykkerdahl
Copenhagen

[Mull]

Alright mate. I'm looking to get some oil. I have sr20 and my dad has an Audi s2. If poss i would like to use the same oil for the two cars. Mine will be around stage1 and the Audi is standard. Both get driven a little hard. So what oil would you advise

[Ringburn]

I have two cars for your consideration please Simon:

1) BMW E30 with SR20DET around 260bhp - this is a track car which get driven hard, but also has to drive to and from trackdays/the Ring. When crusing the oil temp is around 75 degrees. On track it obviously is quite a bit higher but still under 100 degrees - what oil would you recommend?

2) BMW E30 M3 with E34 M5 engine around 350bhp - this is a road car and uses a mildly tuned S38 engine. These engines generally run quite warm.

Also, on my track car I use castrol B373 in the LSD as it's much cheaper than the stuff BMW recommend - any problems using this?

Thanks,

Theo

[oilman]

Thanks to Google Translate.

Hi Oilman thanks for good info.
When you read such an oil test here:
http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf
What do you think?
I buy all my own oil from Opie to my 3 cars.

dykkerdahl
Copenhagen

To be honest those tests are pretty much nonsense as they do not take into account anything like combustion and heat. One of those tests has milk and beer as better lubricants than a top end ester oil.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

Alright mate. I'm looking to get some oil. I have sr20 and my dad has an Audi s2. If poss i would like to use the same oil for the two cars. Mine will be around stage1 and the Audi is standard. Both get driven a little hard. So what oil would you advise

Hi

You can use a good 5w-40 in either of the cars or a 10w-50 if the oil is constantly over 110C.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Gulf Formula G, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

I have two cars for your consideration please Simon:

1) BMW E30 with SR20DET around 260bhp - this is a track car which get driven hard, but also has to drive to and from trackdays/the Ring. When crusing the oil temp is around 75 degrees. On track it obviously is quite a bit higher but still under 100 degrees - what oil would you recommend?

2) BMW E30 M3 with E34 M5 engine around 350bhp - this is a road car and uses a mildly tuned S38 engine. These engines generally run quite warm.

Also, on my track car I use castrol B373 in the LSD as it's much cheaper than the stuff BMW recommend - any problems using this?

Thanks,

Theo

Hi Theo

In the track car, use the Silkolene Pro S 10w-50

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1145-sil...e-engines.aspx

You could get away with that in the road car as well, but ideally use a 5w-40 in that.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Again the Silkolene is a good choice, but so is the Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition.

Regards

Tim

[Mull]

Cheers mate

[Davus200]

Just wanting some advice on oil i use my car as a daily driver do mainly short journeys but also go on the motorway occasionally, running about 270 bhp with a SR20DET. What would you suggest would be best, and could you give me a price delivered to uk mainland. Thanks

[oilman]

Go for a good 5w-40

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Pro S is £43.70 plus £6.99 shipping.

Cheers

Tim

[rich damms]

whats the best oil for my gsxr k4 600 suzuki. I know its not the same as car oil but is it full or semi synthetic and what grade ?? thanks rich

[oilman]

Hi Rich

You need a 10w-40 for your bike and here is our selection
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http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-782-10w-40.aspx
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The best oils there are the Silkolene Pro 4 and Comp 4, Motul 300v, Redline, Amsoil*and Castrol Power 1 Racing. The Motul 5100 and Silkolene Super 4 are good cheaper alternatives.
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Cheers
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Tim

[Fury]

Sorry if you have replied to something similar to this but I didn't see it in the first few pages.

Make: Nissan
Model: 200sx s13
Year: 1991
Engine Size: 1.8
Engine Type: Turbo
Any Mods: None
Type of driving: Only track

Cheers.

[oilman]

10w-50 is the way to go and Pro S is on offer at the moment

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60117-si...ial-offer.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[McBandy]

Hi Tim,

I need to do an oil change on my 89 200sx, unfortunately the engine was replaced with an exchange unit of unknown mileage 2 years ago. From the history i have its had regular oil changes but i want to make sure i am using the right stuff. what would you reccomend?

[oilman]

Have you got the Ca18det? If so you cannot go wrong with one of the 10w-50's as a top choice http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[Olster]

What would you recommend for my S14a?

Make - Nissan
Model - 200sx S14a
Year - 2000
Engine Size - 2 litre
Engine Type - DOHC 16v Turbo
Any Mods - HKS Hi-Power 3" catback exhaust, HKS Super Power Flow Induction Kit, Blitz Blow-Off-Valve
Type of driving (track or just road etc) - General daily use, sometimes enthusiastic. No track or drifting etc.

79,000 miles on clock.

Also has first signs of VVT rattle.

The oil you currently use (make and grade) - I have no idea, only just bought it from trader

[oilman]

I would go with a good 5w-40 synthetic, for best results the ester based synthetics such as the Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300v, Redline, Gulf Comp and Millers CFS.

Cheers

Guy

[Olster]

Is there any truth to a thicker oil, such as 10w50, helping to reduce any unwanted rattles such as VVT rattle? I don't really want to lose cold start protection.

Also, have you heard of, and what do you make of "ProLong" engine oil additive? A bloke I work with who does a lot of track racing uses it in every engine he races and absolutely swears by it. He's adament I should seriously consider trying some?