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5w-40 synthetic, loads to choose from :) http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Cheers Guy

5w-40 synthetic, loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Cheers Guy

Those claims are a bit outdated from Carlube. TVR and Lotus did have deals with Carlube at one point, but not anymore to our knowledge.

Here you go, from the Fuchs description

Personally I wouldn't use it, it's pretty basic stuff. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/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...

Glad to have helped

Hi Steven The engine oil will be fine after just a few months. You*need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative * http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx 3 litres...

It just comes down to how good an oil you want. If you want the best protection, have a look at the top end ester based oils, or if you want a good, cheaper option, there are the mid range synthetics. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Out of those, the best ones are the...

It shouldn't be too much of a difference as it's only the next step thicker.

We've recommended a 75w-90? Really it should be a 75w-80 or 70w-80, they are a bit thinner when hot than the 75w-90 and make it easier to change gear when the oil is hot. Go for the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid in yours. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative *...

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...

A good 5w-40 synthetic is ideal, loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx For the gearbox, you cannot go wrong with this http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuchs-titan-sintofluid-sae-75w-80-synthetic-manual-transmission-fluid.aspx Cheers Guy

Th eMobil 1 0w-40 is fine if you aare happy with it, although have a look at the 5w-40 in my previous post as there are some good choices there

Hi Liam 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...

That leaves me a little stuck, other than to say try the 300V, if it uses a lot, try a 10w-50

That is quite a lot. I expected fairly high usage with the turbo, but not that high. Any idea of your oil temps?

The 0w-40 isn't too thin, it's only thinner than a 5w-40 when it's cold. When it's hot it's the same viscosity. When you say it's using a lot, how much do you mean (a litre per 1000 miles is annoying but acceptable)? The 300v should be better than the Magnatec as the Magnatec is a pretty...

I'd use a 5w-40 in both of them 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.

300V is pretty much as good as oil gets and will be a better oil than the others you mention. Not sure what Castrol you mean, but the only ones I'd use in a 172 are the Edge TD5w-40 and Edge Sport 0w-40. Some Total oils are ok, but Carlube are pretty basic, average at best. 300V is a much better...

Yes, it's fine, unless you track it on a regular basis as it will break down fairly quickly with track use. You're better off using something like Pro S then as it won't need to be changed as often and works out just as cheap in the end. Cheers Tim

Hi Lee It's fine for petrol engines, have a look at this link that explains the bad naming of the Edge TD http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-719-castrol-edge-td-5w-40-advanced-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx Cheers Tim

I think it's easy enough to top those ones up, not done it myself though. You*need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative * http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx...

From the 1st May 2010, what was formerly known as the Fuchs Silkolene Powersport Range (which included products such as Silkolene Pro S, Silkolene Pro R, Silkolene SYN 5 and Silkolene Boa 90LS) will be renamed Fuchs Titan Race. The Silkolene name will remain exclusively on the...

Thanks :)

Yep 5w-40 synthetic as already said, loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Cheers Guy

Cool, I see it. Will get it sorted. Cheers Guy

Can you give me a link to that as I'm seeing 6L for the 182?

It will be ideal. Cheers Guy

Im confused chaps, when I look up the 172 its listing a 5ltr and a 1ltr? Enough to do a change. Is anyone still seeing 4ltr? Cheers Guy

Its OK, medium range stuff. Cheers Guy