oilman Posted January 2, 2015 Author Posted January 2, 2015 5w-40 is ideal, it is just a bit thicker at operating temp then a 5w-30. The Shell is very good but you will be paying for specs you dont need. Plenty of good 5w-40 synthetics here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Cheers Tim 2
tom_gr7 Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 5w-40 is ideal, it is just a bit thicker at operating temp then a 5w-30. The Shell is very good but you will be paying for specs you dont need. Plenty of good 5w-40 synthetics here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Cheers Tim Hi Tim, Thanks for the help,. What do you mean by "paying for specs you dont need?" I don't really mind paying a few extra quid if it's beneficial for my engine. Would this Shell oil be a better alternative? http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68976-shell-helix-ultra-5w-40-fully-synthetic-engine-oil-recommended-by-ferrari.aspx Thanks.
oilman Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 Hi The Shell ECT is aimed at meeting the requirements of modern low emissions engines and long life servicing, not what is required for your engine, so while it's a good oil, you'd be paying for things that you don't need. I'd probably go for the Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40. Cheers Tim
savage bulldogs Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Hi tim have you got any deals on the millers nano drive 10w 50 ?
Scoobyghost Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Hi. I'm looking to service my impreza turbo 2000. The engine has 158k miles and only has a aftermarket back box. I intend to add a cat back and upgraded panel filter plus remap. Which oil do you recommend.
oilman Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 Hi tim have you got any deals on the millers nano drive 10w 50 ? Hi Not at the moment, but there is a deal on their CFS 10w-50, buy 5L and get a litre free. Cheers Tim
oilman Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 Hi. I'm looking to service my impreza turbo 2000. The engine has 158k miles and only has a aftermarket back box. I intend to add a cat back and upgraded panel filter plus remap. Which oil do you recommend. Hi A 10w-40 is ideal for your car. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Red Line and Millers CFS. As a cheaper alternative the Fuchs Syn MC, Shell HX7, Motul 6100 and Millers EE/Trident are good choices. Cheers Tim
savage bulldogs Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks for the speedy reply tim . I'm not in a rush it's not due a change till march but would prefer to go back to the nano drive 10w 50 as the fuchs doesn't quiten the race pistons quite as well
oilman Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 I would hope there would be an offer on it before March. Cheers Tim
Scoobyghost Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Hi A 10w-40 is ideal for your car. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx The best ones are the Gulf Competition, Motul 300V, Red Line and Millers CFS. As a cheaper alternative the Fuchs Syn MC, Shell HX7, Motul 6100 and Millers EE/Trident are good choices. Cheers Tim Thank you for that reply Tim. What type of oil should I use part synthetic or fully?
oilman Posted January 6, 2015 Author Posted January 6, 2015 A synthetic is best, but a semi is fine as a cheaper option. Cheers Tim
AndyXV Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 whats best engine oil for my: 2006 Subaru Impreza R Sport, 1994CC Petrol, 4DR, Manual used to just put Halfords stuff in my renault but wont be in this
Nevell Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Hi mate got a few mates on my local forum that are interested in some oil and advice any chance you could just post a link on the page please :-) it's. On facebook and it's subaru owners of northamptonshire. Soon , cheers
oilman Posted April 6, 2015 Author Posted April 6, 2015 whats best engine oil for my: 2006 Subaru Impreza R Sport, 1994CC Petrol, 4DR, Manual used to just put halfords stuff in my renault but wont be in this Hi I would use a 5w-40 synthetic. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul Sport/300V, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G/ULE, Shell Helix and mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives. Cheers Tim 2
ScoobyJoe Posted June 25, 2016 Posted June 25, 2016 Hi Tim Make: Subaru Model: Impreza WRX Wagon Year: 2001 Engine type: 2.0L petrol Performance modifications: Prodrive Backbox, STi intercooler. Driving style: Road. Thanks, Joe.
oilman Posted June 27, 2016 Author Posted June 27, 2016 Hi Joe I would use a 5w-40 in that as well. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul Sport/300V, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, castrol Edge/Magnatec, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Shell Helix and mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives. Cheers Tim 1
ScoobyJoe Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 On 27/06/2016 at 9:00 AM, oilman said: Hi Joe I would use a 5w-40 in that as well. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul Sport/300V, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, Castrol Edge/Magnatec, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives. Cheers Tim Thanks Tim!
Cosmicalien Posted July 8, 2016 Posted July 8, 2016 Hello Mr Oilman. I have a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti type UK saloon. The car is unmolested no modifications. I just had a full service done last December and have only clocked 500 miles. I don't drive the car hard at all . The has 58000 on the clock. I wanted advice on the very best oil for my car top of the range stuff. Puts my mind at ease if I know I'm keeping my end of the maintenance by using the best oil I can get.
oilman Posted July 8, 2016 Author Posted July 8, 2016 Hi I would use a 5w-40 and if you want the best, the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul Sport/300V, Red Line and Gulf Competition are ideal. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Cheers Tim
Cosmicalien Posted July 8, 2016 Posted July 8, 2016 I'll have a look on your website Tim. Which oil do Subaru dealers use out of curiosity Tim. And I take it your suggestionsearch are a upgrade on Subarusubaru own oil. Thank you for your help Tim
oilman Posted July 8, 2016 Author Posted July 8, 2016 Hi I'm not sure what they use now. At one point it was the Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40, but I don't know if that was all Subaru dealerships or just some of them. As far as I am aware, they don't have strict tie ups like a lot of other manufacturers. Yes, those oils are upgrades over standard oils. Cheers Tim
Cosmicalien Posted July 8, 2016 Posted July 8, 2016 One dealer said Shell the other said Petronas. But I'll take your advice, is it ok to top up with one of your suggestions until the next oil change when I'll use one of your suggestionsite on the full oil change. Thank again Tim
oilman Posted July 8, 2016 Author Posted July 8, 2016 Hi Yes, it's fine to mix oils when topping up. Cheers Tim
dgarside Posted July 9, 2016 Posted July 9, 2016 Colin Appleyards use Shell Helix Ultra at all their Subaru dealers. Just FYI [emoji2] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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