16V oil

[Paul16V]

I know theres been lots of views on what oil to use in 16vs.

Just want a good quality oil. I change it every 4k. Been using 10w 40 semi with no problems but heard this is a bit sh*te. Whats everyone think? should i go fully synth?

 

[Mikey16vClio]

Best apperently is 15w/50 Mobil 1.

I use 15w/40 GTX Magnetex.

I had a debate on this and it doesnt REALLY matter so id recommend either, just let engine warm up before opening her up and there all the same.

 

[Paul16V]

do that anyway mate

 

[16V_Matt]

Well ive had no problem with the 0W40 castrol RS but thats prob because its been run on that or similar nearly its whole life!

Matt

 

[BenR]

nope dont matter.

Mobil 0w50 is good for general driving as its got a very good VI and 15w50 is good if you constantly on the boil or at high rpm for a long time.

 

[Matbrown]

Mobil 1 15w 50 for me then



Mat.

 

[Will16V]

If you change the oil as often as 4K, do you need to swap the filter too? or just leave the current one on?

 

[BRUN]

you should always change the filter when doin an oil change !

 

[Valver]

Oh no why ? I had an oil/filter change about 4 months ago, but they used the cheap semi stuff, I read the thread about Mobil 1 so thought Id change to this, have done so but left the filter alone as its quite new. Engine is deffo quieter, was this a mistake ???????????

Thanks

 

[BenR]

its not major..........if youhad only done something like a few hundred miles, dont worry.....

But in general you change the filter with oil changes.

 

[Valver]

Cant really remember how many miles Ive done, but the car was filled with this semi stuff and when I changed the oil it was about a quarter full, which was another reason I thought Id change to Mobil 1. What difference does it make not changing the filter as my cars deffo quieter so Im guessing its not done any harm [I hope !]

Cheers.

 

[BenR]

nothing apart from the oil contained in the filter and the dirt in it, but its a filter so it wont come out.

Not to worry my friend!!!! its not a problem at all!

i would worry about the 1.4 full engine after a short time though! lol

 

[Valver]

ok cheers mate, youve lost me with the 1.4 full engine bit though !??!

 

[BenR]

Quote: "Cant really remember how many miles Ive done, but the car was filled with this semi stuff and when I changed the oil it was about a quarter full"

sorry i meant 1/4 full engine....

 

[Valver]

Getcha mate, maybe I did a few more miles than I thought as it isnt burning oil I dont think, or it was just sh1te oil they put in. Will see how it does on Mobil 1.

 

[Tom_16v]

I change my oil every 3K, but then I dont drive it often...and when I do it gets driven hard...

...and I use 10/40 GTX Magnatec

 

[Valver]

Im guessing you do the filter too ? Ive only done 7K in mine and its had three oil changes, thats only because the previous two I didnt know what they put in it and the third was me trying Mobil 1 for the first time, but unfortunately I was lazy/stupid and left the oldish filter on but it seems fine ! Just running the petrol down and am going to try some slick 50 to clean the injectors out and hopefully it should be running sweet !

 

[BRUN]

just dont use the Slick 50 oil treatment mate, it used to (possibly still does) contain solid small particles of ptfe

ptfe is a good low friction thing, but solid particles in oil isnt good, and ive also heard it can clog in places such as in the filter...

 

[Ken]

Speaking about oil, anyone know where I could get some

Mobil SHC 80W/140

 

[Valver]

No, Im using the stuff you put in the fuel tank when nearly empty, fill up blah blah and its supposed to clean all the sh*te out through the fuel line/injectors etc, not gonna use any oil additives as I think decent oil has all it wants in it ?!?! No idea about 80W/140 mate, whats that !?!?