Oil advice and recommendations here

[Jim_RT]

5w-40 is ideal grade for the car, its not too thin at all. Infact you should find it listed in the handbook.

The Halfords own is not a true synthetic but a hydrocracked mineral oil, just moving to a genuine synthetic should yield an improvement.

Have a look at the Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL 5w-40.

Cheers

Guy.

Cheers, and thanks for the email as well. Much appreciated!

 

[oilman]

Just found this old thread, if you have any oil questions.

Post em up ere!

Cheers

Guy.

 

[sleeky]

2003 Clio 1.5 DCI (80)
36k
No mods
Road use

Currently have lots of fully synthetic 5w40 in the garage, will this be ok to use?

Also how often do you recomend to do oil changes. Renault say every 2 years / 18k which seems too excessive to me!

Thanks,
Lee.

 

[oilman]

Yep, 5w-40 synthetic is just fine.

Chenge every 12 months / 12000 miles for normal road use / unmodded car

Cheers

 

[Chrisjk]

2000 Clio, 1.6 16v
64k
Light mods and meduim road use

Currently have a 10w40 mobil semi synthetic oil in, at low temps its fine but at high temperatures it is very tappy...

 

[Paul.]

2004
182 , standard engine
27,000miles


not got a clue what to use in it as ive only just bought it. so advice would be great

 

[Alan]

2004
182 , standard engine
27,000miles


not got a clue what to use in it as ive only just bought it. so advice would be great

5W40 fully synthetic matey...elf, silkolene or fuchs..

 

[oilman]

2004
182 , standard engine
27,000miles


not got a clue what to use in it as ive only just bought it. so advice would be great

Yep, as Alan says 5w-40 synthetic.

ALways stick to a reputable brand, plenty to choose from here with ClioSport discount http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

 

[Paul.]

cheers boys

 

[Tigger]

What oil would be reccomended for;
Mk2 172
ITG Maxogen fitted with CAF
Road use (daily)

Also, which oil filter is for a Mk2 172 (November 2003)?

 

[JonC]

5w-40 is ideal grade for the car, its not too thin at all. Infact you should find it listed in the handbook.

The Halfords own is not a true synthetic but a hydrocracked mineral oil, just moving to a genuine synthetic should yield an improvement.

Have a look at the Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL 5w-40.

Cheers

Guy.

I think Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL 5w-40 is also a hydrocracked oil is it not?

 

[oilman]

What oil would be reccomended for;
Mk2 172
ITG Maxogen fitted with CAF
Road use (daily)

Also, which oil filter is for a Mk2 172 (November 2003)?

5w-40 synthetic is ideal, Motul, Fuchs and Silkolene are my favorites.

Use the filter look up guide on my site to tell you which one you need

http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy

 

[oilman]

5w-40 is ideal grade for the car, its not too thin at all. Infact you should find it listed in the handbook.

The Halfords own is not a true synthetic but a hydrocracked mineral oil, just moving to a genuine synthetic should yield an improvement.

Have a look at the Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL 5w-40.

Cheers

Guy.

I think Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL 5w-40 is also a hydrocracked oil is it not?

PAO/Hydrocracked blend.

Cheers

Guy

 

[Tigger]

What oil would be reccomended for;
Mk2 172
ITG Maxogen fitted with CAF
Road use (daily)

Also, which oil filter is for a Mk2 172 (November 2003)?

5w-40 synthetic is ideal, Motul, Fuchs and Silkolene are my favorites.

Use the filter look up guide on my site to tell you which one you need

http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy

Thanks Guy,

What Gear oil & Brake fluid would you reccomend for the car too?

 

[oilman]

The stock recommendation for the box is 75w-80 and for the brakes is DOT4.

Plenty to choose here

Gearbox (manual)
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Brake Fluid
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-450-brake-fluids.aspx

Cheers
Guy

 

[GeeWizzle]

X Reg Clio 1.2 Grande... 47000 miles.

 

[franx]

Guy, why is the Motul 300v a bit overkill for the 172 cup ?

I have been running this one for a couple of years now, reduced all enginenoise at cold start immediately , compared to the Reno recommended Elf oil .

I'm using 10w40 , car has got pretty wild cams and raised rev limit

am i okay with my oilchoice ? (always get the stuff at a friendly tuner with a 45% discount :approve Or would/should the 5w40 Motul be my next choice ?

 

[CupDude]

hiya

is my Cup OK to run on 5w30 fully synth? Hope so 'cause that's what the numpties at my garage put in last time

 

[oilman]

Guy, why is the Motul 300v a bit overkill for the 172 cup ?

I have been running this one for a couple of years now, reduced all enginenoise at cold start immediately , compared to the Reno recommended Elf oil .

I'm using 10w40 , car has got pretty wild cams and raised rev limit

am i okay with my oilchoice ? (always get the stuff at a friendly tuner with a 45% discount :approve Or would/should the 5w40 Motul be my next choice ?

The 300v is not overkill, its a great oil but very expensive.

10w-40 is also fine, as is 5w-40 the choice is yours.

Cheers

Guy

 

[Balders172]

2004 1.2 16v clio
36k
no mods
hard road use

Whats the best brand and type of engine oil and gear box oil i should get.

Cheers

Ciaran

 

[TooneySonic]

Hi oilman, service coming up soon so would like rec for engine and gearbox oils

2003 172 cup
42k
running schrick cams, remap and afew breathing mods
fast road use

thanks,

craig

 

[oilman]

2004 1.2 16v clio
36k
no mods
hard road use

Whats the best brand and type of engine oil and gear box oil i should get.

Cheers

Ciaran

For the engine a good 5w-40 synthetic, such as the Fuchs Titan Supersyn 5w-40 or the Motul 8100 Xcess 5w-40 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

For the gearbox have a look at the Fuchs Titan Gearsyn 75w-80 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuc...w-80-synthetic-manual-transmission-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Guy

 

[oilman]

Hi oilman, service coming up soon so would like rec for engine and gearbox oils

2003 172 cup
42k
running schrick cams, remap and afew breathing mods
fast road use

thanks,

craig

Craig,

5w-40 synthetic for the engine, Fuchs, Motul and Silkolene etc http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Gearbox, Fuchs Titan Sintfluid 75w-80 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuc...w-80-synthetic-manual-transmission-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Guy

 

[ben_r1]

Can you recommend brake fluids aswell? that'd be really useful.

 

[oilman]

We can recommend brake fluids and it's a bit simpler than with oils. A standard 172/182 etc uses a DOT4 brake fluid, so these are fine

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-741-castrol-response-dot-4-synthetic-brake-fluid.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-892-mot...-actuated-brake-and-clutch-systems-dot-4.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-855-silkolene-dot-4-universal-brake-clutch-fluid.aspx

If you want something a little better as you drive hard or use it on the track a bit have a look at these

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-742-castrol-response-super-dot-4-synthetic-brake-fluid.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-893-mot...-hydraulic-actuated-brake-and-clutch-sys.aspx

If you want one that is for a car that is used specifically on the track, these

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-894-mot...raulic-actuated-brake-and-clutch-systems.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1078-mo...raulic-actuated-brake-and-clutch-systems.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-862-sil...gh-boiling-point-competition-brake-fluid.aspx

and if you own an F1 car

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-740-castrol-srf-racing-brake-fluid.aspx

For most people a DOT4 or Super DOT4/DOT 5.1 will be absolutely fine. You only need to go to one of the racing brake fluids if the car's main purpose is track use

 

[r8byb]

WHile your on..

Can you just confirm

5w 40 fully synth Motul/ silkoline etc
75w/90 motul or silkoline full synth for gearbox

RS 182 - 64k - Used on track and mainly fast road..

Thanks

 

[ben_r1]

Well im running a 2008 197, i been told i need dot 4 low visc. for the ESP by a few peeps, but others say Castrol super dot 4 will be fine? :S

 

[oilman]

WHile your on..

Can you just confirm

5w 40 fully synth Motul/ silkoline etc
75w/90 motul or silkoline full synth for gearbox

RS 182 - 64k - Used on track and mainly fast road..

Thanks

Ideal.

Cheers

Guy

 

[Daz Clio Cup]

Hi Oilman,

2002 172 cup
240bhp, ITB's, cams, h/comp pistons, forged rods, omex, rev upto 8k, oil cooler
90% track use
What about this:
Motul GEAR 300 75W-90 Racing gearbox
Motul 300V Power Racing 5W-30

I currently run sikolene 5w-40

Is Mintex black fluid ok? (mintex 1155 pads up front with brembo disks)

Daz

 

[oilman]

Ideal, I would stick with 5w-40 for the engine though if you are doing lots of track use. Dont know much about the Mintex fluid but I am sure its fine. We tend to recommend the Motul RBF600 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-454-motul-brake-fluids.aspx

Cheers

Guy

 

[oilman]

Any advice on oil required, please feel free to ask as I can help you

You will also find some useful info on my website here

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/oil-and-filter-service-pack-renault.aspx

All the best for 2009

Cheers
Guy

 

[marc1330]

Hello Oilman
I have just purchased a load of fuchs titan 5w 40 will this be ok for my car that is used mainly for fast road? As i have read somewhere it is a hydrocracked oil.
50k 172 cup
remapped
Decat
stailnless exhaust and itg filter.

 

[oilman]

Its hydrocracked, but a good one. It will be fine in the 172.

Cheers

Guy

 

[PinkoCommie]

182 21k miles
RSTuner Ron98 Remap

50 miles a day, 45 of them motorway.

From cold it is only ever 1 or 2 miles to the motorway.

Previous owner only put 18k miles on it in 3 3/4 years.

 

[oilman]

5w-40 synthetic, Motul 8100 Xcess, Fuchs Titan supersyn but if you want the best the ester based Silkolene Pro S and the Motul 300v http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

 

[Tom@JMS]

What a handy thread!

I would like to replace the gearbox oil in my 182, can you recommend me a high quality oil please and if possible the quantity I require!

49k miles.
mods include Remap, decat, filter
fast road use with the very occasional track use in the future.

Thanks mate

 

[mattjk]

Any 75w-80 MTF will suffice matey, you wont see a great deal of difference providing its the correct grade

Would use this personally

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-723-castrol-epx75w-80-gear-oil.aspx

There is a more expensive FS if you're that way inclined though.

 

[Daz Clio Cup]

3 litres iirc

 

[Gray]

3.1L But you can never "fully" drain the box while its still on the car...

Serviced my girlfriends 172 last week and 3L of gearbox oil was just right! (be careful with the refil cap/screw though as they can get brittle over time, with them being plastic... stupid idea to have them made in that material IMO!!

 

[Daz Clio Cup]

3.1L But you can never "fully" drain the box while its still on the car...

Serviced my girlfriends 172 last week and 3L of gearbox oil was just right! (be careful with the refil cap/screw though as they can get brittle over time, with them being plastic... stupid idea to have them made in that material IMO!!

Picky picky! :rasp: lol