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Engine Oil : Recommendations???
Hi all. It's come to the time again when the oil and filter change is due. I have been using Mobil 1 and changing the oil and filter every 5k. Trouble is the Mobil 1 (although I think it's a fantastic product) I've been using is a bit pricey and I was wondering if there are any cheaper, but as good quality oils out there.......
What do you guys use/recomend??? P.S. While we are on with the oil subject I am thinking of changing the gearbox oil to Redline. I want ultimate protection as I am always thinking the gearbox might blow up when i'm driving hard. What do you recommend. Cheers in advance......... SC TER. |
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MotorSport: (The really good stuff)
ELF HTX 15w-50 @ $180ish 5litres Motul 300v Competition 15w-50 (4l+1litre) for $110ish @ Auto One Mobil 1 15w50 Track/Hard Street Driven: Elf Excellium GP 10w50 $55 Motul 300V Chrono 10W/40 (2l+2l+2l) = $140 ish Performance Street Driven: Mobil Syn S 10W/40 Elf Competition GT 10W/40 semi syn $40 @ nrgauto.com.au If you pick your timing Auto One or Supercheap have 20% off sales occasionaly, but you prob know that already. Nothing Less than 10w40 in Subaru's for big end protection period. J. Last edited by WRXTASY; 06-05-2009 at 01:39 PM. Reason: Motul Turbolite 4100 removed - its rubbish!!! |
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go MOTUL!
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When you say nothing less than 10w40 do you mean the 0 or the 40? Cos some companies do 0w40 and other 10w30??? |
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stick to mobil1 engine oil dude, its worth it. I run it in my engine, change it every 5k's, I'd think that u would care for your engine more than u would your gearbox .
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Nothing Less in the weighting ??w/?? - (Viscosity) of the oil.
ie do not use 5w/50 or 0w/40 because as the oil temperature rises the oil will become too thin to provide protection for the engine. 15w/40...15w/50 is much better. As for gearbox protection: Redline Lightweight Shockproof Geal Oil a.k.a. SMURF SNOT $120 for 1 gallon at last check. And for all of you using Mobil 1 5w/50 . . . this is NOT a fully synthetic oil. (ok for GRANDMA STREET ONLY WRX drivers) It is chock a block full of viscosity modifiers. The modifiers are the very first part of the oil to break down when oil temps start to rise Grab some Castrol R 10W60 fully synthetic for the same price. J. Last edited by WRXTASY; 02-08-2006 at 08:39 PM. |
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yeah go MOTUL
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Cheers mate. Will give Repco a ring tomorrow and see what they have for sale. Will prob go for the Redline gear oil. Still undecided on the engine oil.........
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just make sure ya change ur redline gear oil very often :P
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I put 5L of motul 300v chrono into my engine today, $130!! woah! thats mates rates too!
Nothing but the best for my sti tho lol ;D |
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