View Full Version : which oil????
bigrich1
Saturday 30th September 2006, 13:02
hi all, would like to ask you all what brand and rating of engine oil you all use before i do a change on mine. cheers
rich
BlackBeast
Saturday 30th September 2006, 13:24
Search first, ask questions later :) Plenty of threads on this subject.
Vikingxl
Saturday 30th September 2006, 13:29
Blackbeastie is correct but shell ultra helix for my chariot!!
S60D5
Saturday 30th September 2006, 13:29
Kind of rather depends what car you have!
Turbo = 5w40 Fully Synth
Non Turbo = 10w40 Semi Synth
IMO.
lance
Saturday 30th September 2006, 13:34
I favour castrol 10-40 magnatec and change it every 5k , I do a fair few cold starts in winter and like the protection.
Vikingxl
Saturday 30th September 2006, 13:39
Kind of rather depends what car you have!
Turbo = 5w40 Fully Synth
Non Turbo = 10w40 Semi Synth
IMO.
Good point you can run tractors on any old rubbish lol
S60D5
Saturday 30th September 2006, 13:42
Good point you can run tractors on any old rubbish lol
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I use the same as you do, Helix Ultra 5w40 but the tractor version :B_blite:
bigrich1
Saturday 30th September 2006, 14:04
much appreciated all the useful replies, i am running 10 40 semi which is making my engine tap at 2-3000 rpm. its a t5r with 101k on the clock and I was asking a simple question as I have had 15 different answers so far from garages and dealers alike. I was under the impression thats what this forum was for and I have already done the searches as with tapping, rattling ect. again the useful replies are much appreciated.
regards
rich
bigrich1
Saturday 30th September 2006, 14:07
is 5-40 thinner than 10-40? I am trying to work out if its too thick and not reaching some oil ways or too thin and not working as it should.
rich
Rob_ioClean
Saturday 30th September 2006, 14:08
the higher the numbers the thicker it is
bigrich1
Saturday 30th September 2006, 15:03
cheers
S60D5
Saturday 30th September 2006, 15:05
cheers
Both are the same thickness when hot, the 5 is a lot thinner when cold.
Babybadger
Saturday 30th September 2006, 16:32
I think because these engines have hydraulic tappets, go for the fully synth 5w/40 as it is important to keep the gap right on the tappets AND you have a very hot turbo whizzing around at the end of it, so you need a good quality fully synthetic. I use Valvoline where possible, or shell helix ultra 5w/40, change every 4-5k miles (7-8k km on my car!). Ask VT about this or do a search for 'OILMAN' as he did a good response on this subject!
bigrich1
Saturday 30th September 2006, 16:38
hey thanks babybadger. very helpful, i will take your advice.
rich
Niles
Saturday 30th September 2006, 17:13
I use magnatec 10-40 with adash of slick 50 for extra slipperyness
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