OIL in 172!!!

[PJVTS]

What oil do i need for my 172? its very low need to top it up tonight but not sure what i need!

Would appreciate any help

Pete

 

[jonnyboy]

anything synthetic will do, Im sure some people will be more fussy than I am about it but I just bought some valvoline fully synthetic

 

[KarlH]

Ive heard that fully synthetic is too thin?

I would appreciate the opinion of anyone more knowledgeable than me though.

 

[Sleepy172]

My dealer told me fully-synth and that Magnatec would be okay, which is what I topped my 172 up with!

 

[172 Exclusive]

The Offical line from Renault, as stated in an internal document that was Re-issued to all UK dealers is that ONLY 5W40 Fully Synthetic oil was to be used in any of the Renault Sport cars.. ie Clio, Megane, V6

The document did not specify the make of oil, only the weight/grade..

Yes Fully synthetic Magnatec is fine.. 5W40.. Not the 10W40 Semi Magnatec tho...

 

[BRUN]

there is no such thing as a fully synthetic Magnatec !!!

it does not exist

use a 5W-40 fully synthetic such as Carlube Triple R, Silkolene Pro S, Total Quartz 9000, Shell Helix Ultra

basically if its a 5W-40 its gonna be fully synthetic, use that....

 

[JAY172]

yep 5/40 and esso or elf do one as well as thats what oil renault use. ill get a name for it and a part number

 

[PJVTS]

i used mobil 1, fully synthetis 5/40

 

[BRUN]

where did you get that from ???

i didnt know Mobil 1 in a 5W-40 was available in this country ?....only in the US

 

[Liam]

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=2&TopicID=109647&SearchPagePosition=1&search=liam182&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Author&forum=0&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Searchhttp://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=2&TopicID=109647&SearchPagePosition=1&search=liam182&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Author&forum=0&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search

 

[172 Exclusive]

Brun , Here is the Fully Synthetic 5W40 Magnatec..

I filled mine on Wednesday as this is what our stores has bought to use when servicing the RSs

And it quietened the engine down a little... The only slight down side is that Castrol can only supply it in 1 litre bottles at the moment..



http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1095011480__5w40.jpg


[Edited by 172 Exclusive on 12 September 2004 at 6:49pm]

 

[Frasers Cup]

I got the proper 5w 40 elf fully synthetic oil for my 172 cup from my dealer as it was at the halfway point after 6000 miles. It was only around £6 for 1litre too which i thought was quite reasonable.

 

[BRUN]

ahhh it must be a new one then, ive been off work for 2 weeks ill bet we have got some in, or getting it soon

 

[Liam]

Quote: Originally posted by Frasers Cup on 12 September 2004

I got the proper 5w 40 elf fully synthetic oil for my 172 cup from my dealer as it was at the halfway point after 6000 miles. It was only around £6 for 1litre too which i thought was quite reasonable.

£6?! try the contact I posted above in the other thread, sure much cheaper than that.

 

[PJVTS]

ok it was 0w 40 mobil 1 - thats what my service book said thot 5w 40 i only topped it up anyways didnt do a full change

 

[oilman]

Just a small point here.

"Synthetic oil is too thin" is a myth. Its the viscosity that determines the thickness of an oil, not the type. The type determines its lubricating qualities.

From worst to best

Mineral Oils

Hydrockacked/Modified mineral Oils

True Synthetics

By the way the recommended viscosity for your car is 5w-40, the quality is your choice!

Cheers

Simon

 

[BRUN]

Quote: Originally posted by PJVTS on 13 September 2004

ok it was 0w 40 mobil 1 - thats what my service book said thot 5w 40 i only topped it up anyways didnt do a full change

should be perfectly fine mate

 

[oilman]

0w-40 is unecessary as to pass 0w it needs to pour at -35 degC.

5w-40 has to pour at -30 degC.

It will work fine but always best to stick to manufacturers recommendations so I would try to use 5w-40 if possible.

Cheers

Simon

 

[PJVTS]

Thankjs simon ill use 5w-40 next time



Pete