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MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
Fred its online and on sale for £40.00 which i think is decent price.
Im more than happy to pay that for oil even tho i have 10L's of the elf stuff in the garage.
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
I have always used it also but i just use what renault tell me to use.
Now that fred has suggested some other oils i might get the car ready for a good engine flush and some fresh oil
Can a top end synthetic really make a car noticeably quieter running? Or is it all in the mind, bit of placebo effect lol?
I remember running two 5w30 synthetics in my Zetec S, one Fuchs, one Millers, for some reason I felt the Millers was better, couldn't quite put my finger on why, maybe it was a little smoother?
I remember running two 5w30 synthetics in my Zetec S, one Fuchs, one Millers, for some reason I felt the Millers was better, couldn't quite put my finger on why, maybe it was a little smoother?
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
Sounds good enough for me. I have seen Titan oil pop up a few times so that seems like a good choice
Different oils can give different charateristics, and can make them quieter or louder - remember comparing 2 same viscocity oils is like comparing 2 loafs of bread - they could both be white and sliced, but taste totally different
I noticed going to the titan made a noticable difference in the elise, but i was unaware what it previously had in it - even my father noticed it was quieter - he was unaware i had had it serviced.
it is a good oil, i will be buying more soon.
Tis a shame we don't use 5 40 at work, other wise id be able to buy it stupidy cheap
Interesting Russ.
It wasn't two different grades I used (both 5w30) but two different makes. I did think one was slightly better at the time but wondered if it was me just being optimistic!
Might just splash out on some Motul or Fuchs Titan S stuff at some point, I'm thinking my 172 on 109k might thank me for it?
It wasn't two different grades I used (both 5w30) but two different makes. I did think one was slightly better at the time but wondered if it was me just being optimistic!
Might just splash out on some Motul or Fuchs Titan S stuff at some point, I'm thinking my 172 on 109k might thank me for it
?Hi
Different oils can make an engine run quieter for a couple of reasons. First of all is the basestock, group III and group V oils are good at helping cars run quieter, but group IV aren't so good at absorbing sound.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/tech-articles/Basestock-categories-and-Descriptions.pdf
Another thing is the actual viscosity. The viscosity listed on the can is a band rather than an exact point, so you can have a two oils that are sold as 5w-30, one may be a little thicker than the other.
Cheers
Tim
Different oils can make an engine run quieter for a couple of reasons. First of all is the basestock, group III and group V oils are good at helping cars run quieter, but group IV aren't so good at absorbing sound.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/tech-articles/Basestock-categories-and-Descriptions.pdf
Another thing is the actual viscosity. The viscosity listed on the can is a band rather than an exact point, so you can have a two oils that are sold as 5w-30, one may be a little thicker than the other.
Cheers
Tim
I was looking on the Opie website yesterday and the cheapest "upgrade" was Gulf Competition. 6 litres for just over £38.
Couple of questions.
Is this a temporary offer price and should I just pick the cheapest "upgrade" oil. Car is a 172 that will be tracked 4-6times per year.
Couple of questions.
Is this a temporary offer price and should I just pick the cheapest "upgrade" oil. Car is a 172 that will be tracked 4-6times per year.
So what are most people running in their RS Clio's?
Thinking I might put something a bit better in than the Elf next time around. Is the Fuchs Titan 5w40 stuff a good solid choice for these cars?
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-984-fuc...h-performance-fully-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx
Thinking I might put something a bit better in than the Elf next time around. Is the Fuchs Titan 5w40 stuff a good solid choice for these cars?
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-984-fuc...h-performance-fully-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
I always go with this, never had an issue, always runs sweet after a change
The Nanodrive is definately one of the best, just waiting for a bit more feedback to see if it's the very best.
Cheers
Tim
The Gulf clothing and accessories range is really popular, people always want the bags when we have a competition.
Cheers
Tim
Good stuff because I used this in the last service! Thanks for the reply
Advikaz
ClioSport Club Member
It is. But saying it wasnt.....
Michaelfoz
ClioSport Club Member
Clios
carlube from asda?
Saying it's not under warranty, go for an ester based 5w-40 like the Fuchs Pro S, Millers CFS, Redline, Gulf Competition or Motul 300V.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
Don't put them in under warranty, Renault have been getting tight on warranty claims and people have reported that the first thing Renault have done is test the oil before they do any work when it looks like it could be a big job.
Cheers
Tim
Advikaz
ClioSport Club Member
Excellent, thanks for your reply Tim! I'll bear this in mind for when it does eventually come out of warranty.
Hi oilman
very interesting post. I have a peugeot 308 1.6 vti sport ( petrol ) uses the same engine as a mini one and they all use oil and need topping up around 1500 miles litre. When bought it i was advised it has mobil 1 ESP in it, lovely oil but expensive at £14 litre when you use 1 litre per 1500 miles. peugeot Recommended is total quartz ens 5w30 bit better at £10 ltr. I have always used comma oils in previous cars and there pro tech 5w/30 synthetic is designed for this engine. It retails at £22 for 5 ltrs and £6 litre and is made by same people s mobil 1. What do you think of this oil and using it or better to use the recommended
total quartz ens 5w30?
very interesting post. I have a peugeot 308 1.6 vti sport ( petrol ) uses the same engine as a mini one and they all use oil and need topping up around 1500 miles litre. When bought it i was advised it has mobil 1 ESP in it, lovely oil but expensive at £14 litre when you use 1 litre per 1500 miles. peugeot Recommended is total quartz ens 5w30 bit better at £10 ltr. I have always used comma oils in previous cars and there pro tech 5w/30 synthetic is designed for this engine. It retails at £22 for 5 ltrs and £6 litre and is made by same people s mobil 1. What do you think of this oil and using it or better to use the recommended
total quartz ens 5w30?
