What oil do you use?

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Which grade of oil do you use?

Other (please specify)
2
6%
Other (please specify)
7
22%
Other (please specify)
2
6%
Other (please specify)
8
25%
Other (please specify)
3
9%
Other (please specify)
10
31%
 
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What oil do you use?

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I know this sort of thing is common on most forums, but the collated information on this forum will help with any potential group buys.
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Post by alexb »

Silkolene Pro S 5W-40 Fully Synthetic

From Opie Oils.
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Post by 323ian »

Yes me too, Silkolene Pro S 5w-40
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Post by Ben »

I was using Silkolene Pro S 10W - 50.

But Abbey recommended and put in Agip 10/60 Synthetic Engine Oil

Noticed no difference between the two.
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Post by JC »

Silkolene Pro S 10w 50.

From Oilman, Opie Oils, they even sent me some gearbox oil for free after their original stuff they sold me didn't work particularly well.

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Post by dee_rz »

Use to use pro s silkolene but now use tri synthetic mobil 1 10w-30 as i've been studying lots of oils for my cars, big power supras and titan motorsport use this so it's good enough for me and like i said have seen the bare facts and test etc in racing articles 8) :twisted:
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Post by 323ian »

What is peoples opinion on oils when they are running an oil cooler, do they change the grade they use to compensate for the lower heat in the oil?
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Post by Miniwilliams »

20W50 Milers semi synthetic, i need some thing thick for me gear box.
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323ian wrote:What is peoples opinion on oils when they are running an oil cooler, do they change the grade they use to compensate for the lower heat in the oil?
I would have said NO to that. The oil cooler will help keep your oil in good order for longer as it's not running past it's best design temp.

But won't put thinner oil in because of it.
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Post by dee_rz »

Miniwilliams wrote:
323ian wrote:What is peoples opinion on oils when they are running an oil cooler, do they change the grade they use to compensate for the lower heat in the oil?
I would have said NO to that. The oil cooler will help keep your oil in good order for longer as it's not running past it's best design temp.

But won't put thinner oil in because of it.
agreed with above
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