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Best Oil for 182??



  Skoda Fabia vRS
5W-40 fully synthetic

my personal preference would be Silkolene Pro S if you can afford it
 
  MY10 R35 GTR
Just aslong as it does the job. And you fallow the rule of thumb of letting it warm up before hammering its all good!!!!
 
The more modded or extreme use that the car is, use a better quality oil.

5w-40 can be petroleum based or synthetic. Synthetic (pao/ester) is the top quality one.

Basestock categories and descriptions

All oils are comprised of basestocks and additives. Basestocks make up the majority of the finished product and represent between 75-95%.

Not all basestocks are derived from petroleum, in fact the better quality ones are synthetics made in laboratories by chemists specifically designed for the application for which they are intended.

Basestocks are classified in 5 Groups as follows:

Group I

These are derived from petroleum and are the least refined. These are used in a small amount of automotive oils where the applications are not demanding.

Group II

These are derived from petroleum and are mainly used in mineral automotive oils. Their performance is acceptable with regards to wear, thermal stability and oxidation stability but not so good at lower temperatures.

Group III

These are derived from petroleum but are the most refined of the mineral oil basestocks. They are not chemically engineered like synthetics but offer the highest level of performance of all the petroleum basestocks. They are also known as “hydrocracked” or “molecularly modified” basestocks.
They are usually labelled/marketed as synthetic or semi-synthetic oils and make up a very high percentage of the oils retailed today.

Group IV

These are polyalphaolefins known as PAO and are chemically manufactured rather than being dug out of the ground. These basestocks have excellent stability in both hot and cold temperatures and give superior protection due to their uniform molecules.

Group V

These special basestocks are also chemically engineered but are not PAO.
The main types used in automotive oils are diesters and polyolesters. Like the group IV basestocks they have uniform molecules and give superior performance and protection over petroleum basestocks. These special stocks are used in all aviation engines due to their stability and durability. Esters are also polar (electro statically attracted to metal surfaces) which has great benefits. They are usually blended with Group IV stocks rather than being used exclusively.

It is common practice for oil companies to blend different basestocks to achieve a certain specification, performance or cost. The blending of group IV and V produces lubricants with the best overall performance which cannot be matched by any of the petroleum basestock groups.

Cheers
Simon
 
I run Millers Comp 10W 60 in my Cup- uses less & better on the fuel, all be it very slightly. I think Reno recc. 10 weight oil (ELF), and my motor was using a bit when running it on 5W or 0W.
 
  Clio 182
Is it safe to wait 2 years or 12,000 miles before a oil change? Mine is a year old and was thinking of doing it myself?
 
Dootchy said:
I run Millers Comp 10W 60 in my Cup- uses less & better on the fuel, all be it very slightly. I think Reno recc. 10 weight oil (ELF), and my motor was using a bit when running it on 5W or 0W.

Nothing wrong with quality there, however the SAE60 is way, way out of grade.

You dont want to go any thicker than an SAE50 for a heavliy modded/tracked car.

Normally a good 5w-40 is ideal.

Cheers.
 
Woodentop said:
Is it safe to wait 2 years or 12,000 miles before a oil change? Mine is a year old and was thinking of doing it myself?

Oil should be changed anually regardless of mileage.

Cheers.
 
I would steer well clear of 10w-60 as it's way to thick which will cause friction, heat and engine wear plus lower BHP at the wheels and poorer fuel consumption.

The oil for these cars is sae 40 which is 14cst at 100degC, sae 60 is 24cst at 100degC, that's a whole 70% thicker than recommended!

Cheers
Simon
 
  RenaultSport clio 172 mk1
I can highly recommend the boys at opieoils after buying from them last week. Got a great deal on silkolene pro s for my 182, and had great customer service from Guy after a cockup with the courier.
 
  Lionel Richie
Dootchy said:
I run Millers Comp 10W 60 in my Cup- uses less & better on the fuel, all be it very slightly. I think Reno recc. 10 weight oil (ELF), and my motor was using a bit when running it on 5W or 0W.

10W60!!!!! you must be crackers
 
  Skoda Fabia vRS
Dootchy said:
I run Millers Comp 10W 60 in my Cup- uses less & better on the fuel, all be it very slightly. I think Reno recc. 10 weight oil (ELF), and my motor was using a bit when running it on 5W or 0W.

10W-60 is far too thick

and Renault recommend 5W-40
 


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