Engine oil for track use

[alistairolsen]

Standard 172 engine, no oil cooler, what grade do people use for track use and where is reasonable to buy it?

Cheers

 

[rich83]

Always been a fan of Millers so I use their current 5w40 offering in CFS NT spec. Have 10L on order right now actually from Opie.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73732-millers-oils-nanodrive-cfs-5w-40-nt-full-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx

 

[Cub.]

Opie Oils (use the discount off here) and personally I use Fuchs Titan Pro S Race, but millers and others are good.

 

[alistairolsen]

What grade Cub? I've seen it suggested to run a slightly heavier grade, 10w50 or similar rather than the standard manufacturers recommendation which is 10w40 isnt it?

 

[Turbo steve]

Millers Nanodrive from Opie oils
Always used Millers for years even changed my New D4 over to it after it had only done 200 miles

 

[Bunta]

If its mainly used on track then i would be looking at a higher grade but if its mainly a road car with the odd trackday then id stick to the manufacturers reccomended 5w40. Elf evolution sxr is cheap from renault on ebay. The millers nanodrive is alot more expensive but its proven to be a top oil and can even give small power gains

 

[StuOwen86]

I use the Fuchs Titan same as Cub although some people will say just use the factory spec oil but I don't find the Fuchs too expensive and service it myself so saves money that way.

 

[masekwm]

I just use the standard stuff and do it once a year, I don't do many road miles

 

[alistairolsen]

It's not insured for road use so solely on track from now on. I'm less fussed about brands and more about grades, everyone will have their own brand loyalty, but do people tend to go for a heavier oil or not and if so, which grade?

Cheers

 

[alistairolsen]

Went for this in the end
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161716171116?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comma MS5L 5L Motorsport Fully Synthetic 5W50 Motor Oil and then a genuine filter to go with it.