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Rickyy
3,327 posts
88 months
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Hi Tim,
After a bit of advise please! I ordered some oil for my 120k miles, 2001 Ford Focus 2.0 Zetec. It has arrived and it is Valvoline Synthetic Blend 5W-30 and says in the small print, recommended where Ford M2C913-A/B is specified.
I can't figure out if it is fully or semi synthetic! Is this oil the right one for my car?
Thanks in advance.
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,820 posts
105 months
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I don't actually know that oil, but i'm sure it's going to be a hydrocracked mineral oil, as all the ford 913 spec oils I know are. Hydrocracked oils are highly modified mineral oils that are legally sold as synthetic. This should help to explain it. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/tech-articles/Bases...Cheers Tim
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Toadusmodus
623 posts
150 months
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Can you advise for the following please?
Cerbera 4.2 V8 AJP. Had full engine rebuild about 8,000 miles ago. Has had first oil change at 1000 miles and second at about 6000 miles. I'm thinking a fully synth 5w50 or 10w50?
Many thanks.
Joe
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,820 posts
105 months
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Hi Joe I would use a 5w-40 synthetic as it's been rebuilt so should still be nice and tight. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspxOut of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives. Chers Tim
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Jim66
1 posts
14 months
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Hi,
Maybe you can advise me on oil additives, most of my friends use Practex and it really helps, what you think on this product?
Many thanks Jim
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,820 posts
105 months
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I am not familiar with that one. To be honest I have never come accross an oil addtive of any use what so ever.
What are you looking to achieve by using one?
Cheers
Guy
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DouggyMc
451 posts
32 months
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Hello,
Im trying to find some diff oil for my capri 2.8 special (LSD). The haynes book tells me the oil is Duckhams Hypoid 90DL, however duckhams has long gone and i dont know what the equivalent to that oil is for any other oil company.
I don't suppose you would know?
Thanks, Doug
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,820 posts
105 months
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rgracin
404 posts
81 months
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Hi,
I have a:
2000 Mercedes E430 (w210)
with 155k on the clock.
Currently with Castrol Edge 0w 40.
The reccomended oil is 0w 40. Should I continue with this, say Mobil 1, or should I move to something a little thicker with that mileage?
Many thanks.
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,820 posts
105 months
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Hi Realistically, there is no need for a 0w in the UK, I'd go for a 5w-40 to get more choice of good oils. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspxOut of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives. Cheers Tim
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Chris77
529 posts
63 months
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hi, I have a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 4 1996 on a P plate. I am upgradeing to Brembo Calipers from an Evo 7, with discs, Carbotech XP10 pads and Braided hose's.
I use the car for mainly fast road use, but occasional track day, what fluid would you recomend, also how much would I need?
Thanks
Chris
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opieoilman
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2,820 posts
105 months
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mrpbailey
361 posts
55 months
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Hi Oilman,
My mother has a 2001 toyota corolla 1.4, done about 55k, and has just informed me the cars never been serviced in the 5 years she's had it! Considering it spends most 99% of its life doing short journey's (1-2 miles!), what oil would you recommend? Think its supposed to run on 5W-30.
Cheers
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,820 posts
105 months
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Hi Yes, a 5w-30 is the best option. In fairness anything is a good option after 5 years of not being serviced. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-653-5w-30.aspx The best ones there are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300V, Mobil ESP, Castrol Edge, Shell Helix Ultra Extra, Millers XF, Fuchs GT1 and Redline, but the Motul Eco-Energy, Millers XSS and Fuchs XTR are good cheaper alternatives. I'd also say it's worth dropping the oil out, putting in a cheap oil for a week or two, then dropping that out and using a decent oil. That should help clean the system out a bit. Cheers Tim
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daveparry
894 posts
69 months
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Probably been asked before but here goes....
What if I mix Castrol 5-30 with say for instance Halfords 10-50????
Big Bang???
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,820 posts
105 months
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Not as much fun as a big bang, it's pretty boring really, they mix fine. If it's in something that uses a 10w-50 and you add a 0w-30, it will burn off the 0w-30 at a higher rate. Also, by adding something basic to a quality oil, you are diluting the quality, so some protection is lost, but it's better than running low oil levels.
Cheers
Tim
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terenceb
303 posts
40 months
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Hi Tim,question for you,I have an 07 350Z with a six speed g/box. Can you recommend an oil as a replacement please? I do have an account with Opie,just had some Helix from you,as I have a lot of faith in Shell Oils,this is the manufacturer I'd prefer to stay with if possible. many thanks.
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,820 posts
105 months
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terenceb
303 posts
40 months
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Very quick,response Tim,many thanks.I shall place my order tomorrow.
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Liquid Tuna
503 posts
25 months
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Hi, can you recommend the correct oil for my Subaru Justy please? It's a 1998 1.3 model, now with 82k on the clock. Thanks.
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