ELF SXR Oil from Renault price?

[M@tt_182]

What's the going rate for ELF SXR 5w40 from Renault. I was going to pop into town and get some at lunch but I'm not wanting to get ripped off.

I usually use Fuchs however I thought I'd try ELF for a change as it's recommended.

 

[bennno2005]

I ordered mine from here mate.

http://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalog/Elf_Evolution_SXR_5w40_Engine_Oil_5_LItre.html#aTOT_2d156813

Arrived next day, its also the only place I could find that sold the proper NFJ Gearbox oil too.

 

[M@tt_182]

I ordered mine from here mate.

http://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalog/Elf_Evolution_SXR_5w40_Engine_Oil_5_LItre.html#aTOT_2d156813

Arrived next day, its also the only place I could find that sold the proper NFJ Gearbox oil too.

Thanks that'll save a journey out , also how many litres of gearbox oil do I need? I pressume it's a case of fill it up until it comes out the top?

 

[bennno2005]

Thanks that'll save a journey out , also how many litres of gearbox oil do I need? I pressume it's a case of fill it up until it comes out the top?

3L just keep filling till its all in or its coming out the breather.

Box is 3.1L but you never drain it all. I put the Elf Tranself NFJ - 75w 80 in which is the specified, but i know a lot of people use a 75w 90 semi synth which is fine and also a bit cheaper.

 

[Dan519]

Check our section. 45 quid delivered inc filter and washer

 

[hipwell]

3L just keep filling till its all in or its coming out the breather.

Box is 3.1L but you never drain it all. I put the Elf Tranself NFJ - 75w 80 in which is the specified, but i know a lot of people use a 75w 90 semi synth which is fine and also a bit cheaper.

No no no

Filling till its flowing out of the breather is way over filled!

The correct level is when it comes out of the hole on the front of the box which is covered by a plastic butterfly nut.

 

[JMR]

What's the going rate for ELF SXR 5w40 from Renault. I was going to pop into town and get some at lunch but I'm not wanting to get ripped off.

I usually use Fuchs however I thought I'd try ELF for a change as it's recommended.

If you go to any Total garage they will have Total QUARTZ 9000 fully synthetic 5w40 oil.
Its exactly the same as the ELF stuff.
£25 or so from garage if they have the 5litre on the shelf.

 

[Rhys Beal]

i know a lot of people use a 75w 90 semi synth which is fine and also a bit cheaper.

I know that fully synthetic oil is specified for the gearbox, however if I am changing the oil regularly (every few thousand miles) is it ok to use semi synthetic but of the same grade?

 

[M@tt_182]

If you go to any Total garage they will have Total QUARTZ 9000 fully synthetic 5w40 oil.
Its exactly the same as the ELF stuff.
£25 or so from garage if they have the 5litre on the shelf.

Nice little tip, thanks I always wondered about oil rebranding!

 

[montana]

If you go to any Total garage they will have Total QUARTZ 9000 fully synthetic 5w40 oil.
Its exactly the same as the ELF stuff.
£25 or so from garage if they have the 5litre on the shelf.

nice tip, i did a little googling and found a pretty chart

http://www.performanceoilstore.com/information_files/ELF to TOTAL Refercence Chart.pdf

it lists 5w30 but not 5w40 though

 

[bennno2005]

No no no

Filling till its flowing out of the breather is way over filled!

The correct level is when it comes out of the hole on the front of the box which is covered by a plastic butterfly nut.

Sorry I meant the hole at the front. Thats where i put it in from.

 

[Dan519]

If you go to any Total garage they will have Total QUARTZ 9000 fully synthetic 5w40 oil.
Its exactly the same as the ELF stuff.
£25 or so from garage if they have the 5litre on the shelf.

you're right, it's the exact same stuff as total/ELF is the same company. I'd be shocked to find 5 litres of any oil for less than £40 in a petrol station though