Best engine oil to use on track days

[Clio172ph12001]

Hi guys, what's the best oil to use in my clio 172 phase 1 on track days?
Cheers

 

[Ads29]

I use this personally http://www.opieoils.co.uk/search/go?w=millers 5w40 nanodrive whether it's the best is another matter, there's people on here that are much better qualified than me to argue which is best, I've used the above all year and there hasn't been any issue

 

[M.C..]

I use Gulf competition, good price and even after a couple of trackdays when drained it still comes out a golden colour.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60122-g...-racing-ester-fully-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx

 

[JamesBryan]

I use the TripleQX 5w40 from Euro Car Parts and before that was just the Elf Evolution stuff.

Cheap and good enough for these engines tbh, they're not a Ferrari.

Would rather change a cheaper oil more often, than use expensive stuff and change less.

 

[Clio172ph12001]

Thanks for that lads, I've been told to use 5w 50 for track seen as 5w 40 is recommended for everyday use,
What would ye think?

 

[JamesBryan]

5w50 is a bit more expensive because it's not that common.

10w50 would be a more common choice.

 

[Clio172ph12001]

Ya don't really mind the price, just want oil that has good body in it for racing, and I think 5w 50 has that
Cheers

 

[JamesBryan]

It's the higher number in the oil grade that's important, that's the operating figure.

5w50 and 10w50 will be the same at operating temperature. 5w50 being thinner from cold.

 

[Rystar]

5w50 is a bit more expensive because it's not that common.

10w50 would be a more common choice.

I use this 5w50 from eBay in my motor, Comma 5w50 and at sub £25 i cant complain
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMMA-OIL...453057&hash=item542237fe75:g:AmkAAOSwqYBWnO0U

 

[M.C..]

I use the TripleQX 5w40 from Euro Car Parts and before that was just the Elf Evolution stuff.

Cheap and good enough for these engines tbh, they're not a Ferrari.

Would rather change a cheaper oil more often, than use expensive stuff and change less.

I was using elf and changing it after each trackday but noticed it was going black and probably breaking down due to the heat, I changed to the gulf and that is fine even after a few trackdays, I would rather spend a little more on oil that can work at high temps.
I run a oil cooler and temps are still at 110oC don't know what they are without but would expect 130oC is not far off.

 

[New2RS]

Spend 50 notes on oil every 6 month. No dramas.

 

[Clio172ph12001]

That's true, anyone know where I'd get a good set of coilovers for ph1 172?

 

[Ads29]

That's true, anyone know where I'd get a good set of coilovers for ph1 172?

What budget are you looking at?

 

[Clio172ph12001]

Depends on what quality they are? I'd preferably like height and dampening adjustability.....

 

[Ads29]

Depends on what quality they are? I'd preferably like height and dampening adjustability.....

I use Gaz Gold's, expect to pay around 1k though, both height and dampening adjustable, can't fault them to be honest. If budget allows AST's are another step up again but then you also pay a premium for them

 

[Clio172ph12001]

Looking for a second hand set if I can locate a good set.....

 

[Chambers_RS]

I use 10W60 Castro oil as it upped my oil pressure by 7psi.

 

[Ads29]

Looking for a second hand set if I can locate a good set.....

They don't tend to hang around long unfortunately, if I see any on here I can tag you if you want mate

 

[Clio172ph12001]

Cool cheers

 

[vroomtshh]

I use this 5w50 from eBay in my motor, Comma 5w50 and at sub £25 i cant complain
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMMA-OIL...453057&hash=item542237fe75:g:AmkAAOSwqYBWnO0U

I've been using that for about 5 years now. I usually buy 20l at a time and it comes in under £80. Fantastic oil for the money

 

[JKING3008]

Millers 5w40 NT+ with oil cooler for me