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%
 
Total votes: 32

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mirage
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Post by mirage »

motul v300power 5w40 fully synthetic
R34 Nur Engine
Tomei manifolds
Endless 6 Pots
Nismo Z-Tune Plenum
PFC
GT2860's
etc.......

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Post by gary@apt »

we use different grades of valvoline in all our engines,

its very good value for money compare to others,comes in loads of grades too

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What would you recommend for mine? Engine, gearbox and diffs, don't forget my synchro on 5th is about to leave the building. Any thoughts on Redline HD shockproof?
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gtst lad
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Post by gtst lad »

Silkolene Pro S 10W-50 8)

hybrid dreams
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Post by hybrid dreams »

use 15-40 royal purple....but in a very hot climate :grin:


in the UK climate used 10-40 royal purple
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stuartstaples wrote:What would you recommend for mine? Engine, gearbox and diffs, don't forget my synchro on 5th is about to leave the building. Any thoughts on Redline HD shockproof?
ill have to look when i get back to work,as for redline ive never used it i think a few from sxoc do

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Post by hybrid dreams »

not sure on your car but i use...75W-90 on all three...gearbox, x-fer case, and rear diff.

hope it helps.

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slaphead
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Just changed

Post by slaphead »

From Motul 300 15W-50 to Motul 300 5W-40 - the 15/50 was too thick to provide adequate protection at start up - engine sounds a lot better as well.

From Opie Oils.

There's nothing that shouts "Poor Workmanship" more than wrinkles in the Gaffer tape.....

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Just Changed aswell

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From Motul 300V 15/50 to Motul 300V Chrono 10/40 - quiet as anything now :D

Will check for cold start noises in the morning.

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Now using Silkolene Pro S 10w-50

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