Oil advice and recommendations here

[nufctoon]

Here you go, from the Fuchs description

cheers oilman your're the oiliest thats what im going for used it from gsf before and had no problems but now carlube crap is on the shelves and supossedly lotus and tvr recommend them :S

 

[oilman]

Those claims are a bit outdated from Carlube. TVR and Lotus did have deals with Carlube at one point, but not anymore to our knowledge.

 

[Adam.D]

Hi, I've got a 02 plate 172 sport, BMC and Ktec exhaust, 60k on the clock, fast road use, what do you recommend mate? Thanks. Ad

 

[oilman]

5w-40 synthetic, loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

 

[jonnyo182]

2005 Sport Clio 182
2.0 16v??

Thanks

 

[oilman]

5w-40 synthetic, loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

 

[stumpy77]

Renaultsport
Clio 182
2004
2.0 Petrol
No mods
55 miles

car get use on loads off short journey..
No trackday

what engine oil
what brake fluid how much will i need to to replace old fluid standard brakes

 

[oilman]

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic and you will find those through the link below.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Gulf Formula G, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

If you're looking for a decent standard fluid, I'd go for the Castrol Super DOT4.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-742-castrol-response-super-dot-4-synthetic-brake-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Tim

 

[stumpy77]

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic and you will find those through the link below.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Gulf Formula G, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

If you're looking for a decent standard fluid, I'd go for the Castrol Super DOT4.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-742-castrol-response-super-dot-4-synthetic-brake-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Tim

Thanks mate

will order that from you on wednesday..

 

[jonnyo182]

5w-40 synthetic, loads to choose from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

Guy,
If I use a part sythetic after a full service (which I think the service centre has...) would u suggest topping up with part of full synthetic?
Or should I call the garage, bollock them and demand they drain it and refill it?
Cheers!

 

[oilman]

You can top up with either, all engine oils mix.

Cheers

Guy

 

[oilman]

Hi folks,

With winter here and plenty of cold starts, perhaps it's time to consider changing the oil that you use in your car.

Does your antifreeze need changing?
Is your gearshift okay when cold?
Do you need something to protect your car from the weather?

Let us know if you need any advice, we are here to help. You can call us on 01209 202944, email us at sales@opieoils.co.uk, or just ask here.

Cheers

oilman

 

[oilman]

Bit of a thread resurrection!

We are still here if anyone needs any oily related help and advice.

Cheers,

Guy