172 Cup servicing advice...

[gex23]

Due to my newly aquired Cup developing an oil leak, and requirng a replacment gasket, I have decided to service the car at the same time.

Oil - from what i've read Silkolene 5w-40 Pro S 5w-40 seems to be reccomended - is this correct?

Spark Plugs - NGK PFR6E-10 (as reccomended by sparkplugs.co.uk @ £8.73 each)

Oil filter - halfords jobbie.

Are the Oil and filters specificed correct? (tried searching for cup and couldnt :dead

Many thanks

Anthony

 

[ForceIndia]

Due to my newly aquired Cup developing an oil leak, and requirng a replacment gasket, I have decided to service the car at the same time.

Oil - from what i've read Silkolene 5w-40 Pro S 5w-40 seems to be reccomended - is this correct?

Spark Plugs - NGK PFR6E-10 (as reccomended by sparkplugs.co.uk @ £8.73 each)

Oil filter - halfords jobbie.

Are the Oil and filters specificed correct? (tried searching for cup and couldnt :dead

Many thanks

Anthony

Cup and 172 engine's are the same, nothing you've listed would be different.

 

[gex23]

Cup and 172 engine's are the same, nothing you've listed would be different.

Cheers muchly

 

[Johnc172]

Yep! Exactly the same as I've just done!

 

[Kenned4200]

Oil - ELF
Filter - RENAULT
Spark plugs - RENAULT.

 

[Henry]

the air filter's also due every service. personally, am using OE service parts, but not critical

 

[gex23]

the air filter's also due every service. personally, am using OE service parts, but not critical

Cheers mate, will add the air filter to the list

 

[Mr J Cake]

buy a itg or k-tec panel filter if your goin to change da filter.


and i went to Renault yesterday to check the oil type he said 5 / 40 and i said whats better then that he said 5 / 30 so what is the better for u and what kind of drivin your doin.

Make sure its fully synthetic. the more expensive-ish oils will be better never buy budget oil for a good car that stuff is made for old bangers.

 

[p4cks]

Following on from this does anyone know how much oil is needed to fill a 172? I'm servicing mine this week.

 

[sammyhale22]

Renaults latest oil Elf Evolution SXR is the stuff you want mate. 5W-40.
I was recommended it for my 172 Cup. £60+ though, although it is top stuff, its the replacement for Excellium.

 

[p4cks]

Following on from this does anyone know how much oil is needed to fill a 172? I'm servicing mine this week.

Answered my own question... 4.8l

 

[Sym0n]

Oil - Silkolene Pro S 5w-40, Opie Oils. 5.1L to fill.
Oil Filter - Renault.
Sump washer - Renault.
Pollen Filter - Renault.
Air Filter - ITG.
Plugs - NGK PFR6E-10, ebay is your best bet about £30 for four delivered.

I got my service kit from some Renault dealer Yorkshire way off of eBay. About £30 delivered IIRC, was cheaper than the stealers I rang and delivered the next day.

Sy

 

[rich-6]

Which gasket has gone?

 

[gex23]

Which gasket has gone?

Forgot about this thread lol, after removing the plenum it seems its stemming up through the bolts securing the cam cover? on, so I will remove these, seal and re-torque asap.

Also have replaced the spark plugs and HT leads, and will replace the cabin filter / air filter when I order the coilovers.

Cheers lads