Oil advice & recommendations from oilman @ Opie Oils

oilman · Post by **oilman** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:17 pm

Struggling to find the correct oils for your car? Then just ask the Oilman.

To help us to give the most accurate advice possible we do need some information about your car. e.g.:

Make:
Model:
Year:
Engine type:
Performance modifications:
Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc)
Any other information that may be relevant: e.g. approx BHP if modified, oil temps if known
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine, Gearbox, Diff etc.

You can contact us here, alternatively give us a call on 01209 202944 Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm or send us an email to sales@opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Oilman

Post by **Donald** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:14 pm

Make: Human
Model: Homo sapiens sapiens
Year: 1991 CE
Engine type: Female
Performance modifications: Altered hymen
Driving style: freaking insane
What recommendation are you looking for? Oilman help me please, what can I do to reduce top end noise?!

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:15 pm

Gaffer tape

oilman · Post by **oilman** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:11 am

The only things I can recommend for that are chocolate and alcohol.

Chuffter · Post by **Chuffter** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:52 pm

and a new patio

Post by **4thgenphil** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:03 pm

Make: toyota
Model: corolla t sport
Year: 2003
Engine type: 2zz ge
Performance modifications: basic breathing mods
Driving style: hard road/track
Any other information that may be relevant: she uses a bit of oil so was considering something a little thicker than 5w30.
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine and gearbox

Post by **Donald** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:10 pm

Thanks oilman. Running much smoother now.

oilman · Post by **oilman** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:26 am

4thgenphil wrote:Make: toyota
Model: corolla t sport
Year: 2003
Engine type: 2zz ge
Performance modifications: basic breathing mods
Driving style: hard road/track
Any other information that may be relevant: she uses a bit of oil so was considering something a little thicker than 5w30.
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine and gearbox

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic as it's burning some oil.

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 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.

You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90- ... fluid.aspx

If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition, Motul Gear 300, Red Line MT90 and Millers TRX are ideal. The Castrol Universal/Universal Plus/Syntrans Multivehicle, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

Post by **4thgenphil** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 3:48 pm

cheers tim!

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:58 pm

4thgenphil wrote:Driving style: thrashed to bum droppings

Would be more accurate?

Lude Generation

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