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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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Ok,
The best I can find is a Mazda B2500 turbo Diesel 4x4 Van, this must be it?
For the engine a 10w-30/10w-40 semi with regular changes.
For the gearbox it needs a 75w-90 GL5 spec oil.
For the front and rear diffs a GL5 90.
And a 75w-90 GL5 for the transferr box.
Cheers.
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plasticpig
8,327 posts
94 months
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Make: Reliant Scimitar
Model: 2.8 GTC Auto
Year: 1980
Engine type: Petrol
Modifications: Rebuilt engine, Fast road cam. Higher diff ratio.
Driving style: 5000 miles a year. Fast A/B road driving.
Usually add Mollyslip when changing oil.
Engine oil recommendation please.
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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According to the database, this car requires 10w-40.
Semi synthetic would be the minimum quality I would recommend.
Regards
Simon
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speedy_thrills
5,650 posts
112 months
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Thanks opieoilman  .
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dmitsi
2,785 posts
89 months
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Dear Opieoilman,
In your professional opinion, what's the best way to get oil out of my clothes?
Sincerely,
Dmitsi
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mkt29
3 posts
99 months
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opieoilman said:
Make: lotus
Model: M100
Year: 1992
Engine type: 1.6 16v turbo
Modifications: increased boost to approx 190 bhp (originaly 160bhp)
Driving style: very restrained during the week, very unrestrained at weekends.
Any other information that may be relevant: Oil Temperatures? no temp gauge but pressure is 5 bar under load and 2.5 bar on idle (once warm), car is fitted with an oil cooler(not sure of size, tappets are quite noisey on start up.
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine,Gearbox,Differential etc: engine
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many thanks >> Edited by mkt29 on Wednesday 8th February 15:44
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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Hi,
For the engine, if the oil temps remain around or below 120deg then we suggest a 5w-40 full synthetic, ester/pao blends being the best. If the temps rise above this we would recomend a 10w-50.
For the gearbox and diffs, Silkolene Syn5 75w-90.
Cheers
Guy.
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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dmitsi said:Dear Opieoilman,
In your professional opinion, what's the best way to get oil out of my clothes?
Sincerely,
Dmitsi |
A loyal and hard working determined mrs. That works for me 
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off_again
8,975 posts
103 months
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Make: BMW
Model: 535i
Year: 1997
Engine type: 3.5 V8
Modifications: None
Driving style: Sporting when possible, otherwise motorway trawl @ 70-90
Any other information that may be relevant: 20k miles a year and 90% of miles on motorways or fast A roads. Limited "spirited" driving. Additionally looking to have a chip-tune and general fettle to keep it with a full set of horses so likely to have some simple "modifications" - which is daft as its got 122k on the clock and all I want is to not loose BHP, not necessarily add any!!!! Still, thats how the insurance game works!
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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To help keep the performance up we would suggest a good quality BMW approved 5w-40 full synthetic for all year round use, changed every 10,000 miles or so.
Brand wise, have a look at the Silkolene and Motul from a performance perspective, or have a look at the Fuchs and Mobil.
Cheers
Guy.
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tuscan_v8
2,428 posts
153 months
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What is the right oil for my VW.
Make: VW
Model: Golf GTi
Year: 1998 (mk3)
Engine type: 2.0 8v
Modifications: Standard
Driving style: Commuter (everyday - 15miles each way)
At the moment it got 70k on the clock.
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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We would suggest a 5w-40 full synthetic meeting or exceeding the VW502.00 spec.
Brand wise, as a good oil at a good prices, have a look at the Fuchs titan Supersyn SL 5w-40.
You can change the oil every 10,000 miles with this oil.
Cheers
Guy.
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tuscan_v8
2,428 posts
153 months
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opieoilman said:We would suggest a 5w-40 full synthetic meeting or exceeding the VW502.00 spec.
Brand wise, as a good oil at a good prices, have a look at the Fuchs titan Supersyn SL 5w-40.
You can change the oil every 10,000 miles with this oil.
Cheers
Guy. |
Ain't that suitable for turbo-charged engine? Used same oil for my previous Leon Cupra.
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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Yep suitable for turbo or n/a car.
Cheers
Guy.
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idsims
68 posts
124 months
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Make: Ford
Model: Fiesta ST
Year: 2005
Engine type: 2.0 Duratec
Modifications: None
Driving style: Mixture of 20 mile comutes, sprietd A + B road blasts. Engine is often above 4K.
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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Hi,
For the Duratec your looking at a 5w-30 or a 5w-40.
Semi or full synthetic, but full synthetic is best.
Have a look at the Motul 8100 5w-30 as this is a good quality true synthetic.
Cheers
Guy.
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angrys3owner
15,523 posts
98 months
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Hi Guy / Simon,
Incase you don't see my other reply in the engine and drivetrain section re gearbox oil for my S3 can you go have a look as I'd like to place an order over the next few days and I'm not sure which one to pick?
Cheers,
Ben.
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CombeMarshal
2,030 posts
95 months
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Righteo Mr pervayour of Oil Knowledge!
I got a 2.0 litre Turbo Petrol Xantia Activa
It's up to 200 BHP
has 150,000 miles on the clock
I drive it everyday
Thrash the hell out of it
And I do about 1000 miles a week
What does you Oil Brain have for me!!
Cheers, Lee
(must get my spellchecker back!!!)
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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angrys3owner said:Hi Guy / Simon,
Incase you don't see my other reply in the engine and drivetrain section re gearbox oil for my S3 can you go have a look as I'd like to place an order over the next few days and I'm not sure which one to pick?
Cheers,
Ben. |
Whats the problem mate? Cheers Guy.
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opieoilman
Original Poster
2,812 posts
105 months
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CombeMarshal said:Righteo Mr pervayour of Oil Knowledge!
I got a 2.0 litre Turbo Petrol Xantia Activa
It's up to 200 BHP
has 150,000 miles on the clock
I drive it everyday
Thrash the hell out of it
And I do about 1000 miles a week
What does you Oil Brain have for me!!
Cheers, Lee
(must get my spellchecker back!!!) |
If you want to do the best for it, you are looking at a 5w-40 full synthetic for all year round use, it will be fine on that mileage. Brand wise, Fuchs, Silkolene and Motul are tops. Cheers Guy.
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