182 Oil is this the stuff to go for?...

[rwaterman]

...Silkolene proS 5w 40 fully synthetic engine oil..?

How does this compare to other oils (general smoothness, cost etc)?
Is it ok/ good for normal everyday driving?

Rob.

 

[V1NNY]

its good stuff, engine runs smoother but may cost slightly more than the usual renault stuff

 

[MRBILLYUK]

^^^^

Its expensive but according to some people on here its the dogs b*llocks .

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/performance_lubricants/silkolene.aspx

 

[rwaterman]

I just fancy trying something special, if you can call it that... Im nearly on 18k and am gonna change the oil myself so will be saving some pennies on labour there..
Thats definatly the right stuff in terms of grade, fully synth yeah?
Rob.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

^^^^

Yep , fully synthetic .

 

[V1NNY]

its good stuff mate, you can notice the difference over normal oil, the car runs a lot smoother all together

 

[rwaterman]

Definatly gonna get some Ta!

 

[thedoc]

my bus runs smoother with this running through its giblets...

 

[BenR]

its dirt cheap and not bad at all.

 

[daviebroon]

valvoline V-racing 5w-40

cheap and very very good

 

[Justin182]

Where would be good place to buy it.... preferbly not off the interent.

Got my 24k service coming up so might get something better.

How much do you need for a oil change?

 

[BRUN]

buy it from Opie oils, it gets delivered to you and its still cheaper than buying it from a shop, very few places stock it as most people are not willing to spend much on oil and only buy cheap crap

Valvoline dont make an oil that can compare with Pro S, not in the same league

 

[Justin182]

Thanks Brun !!

Think i will go there for my oil.

How many litres do you need for an oil change on a 182?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

4.75 litres without a new oil filter , 4.95 litres with a new oil filter iirc .

Check out the threads on changing the oil filter , bit of a fiddly job .

 

[Justin182]

^^^ Cheers mate. 5 lts it is then.