Which Semi Synthetic Engine Oil?

[WonkyGibbon]

Hi There,

After an engine rebuild a couple of years ago by Austec - they advised me to run the S3 on Semi Synthetic from then on.

I was just wondering if anyone had any opinions as to which oils would be best? Have been using Magnatec to date.

Thanks,

Danny

[sphs2]

hi, the answer is simply to change the oil as regular as possible, although it is advised that a 50 grade oil is used to cope with the high running temperatures.

[S3Swiss]

I suspect you'll get many opinions! I'm also on the Magnatec (95k standard engine) and as mentioned, change it frequently. Must be sad but I like the Castrol smell when it gets warm!

[wiz 1]

Any more options on which oil?
Mobil 1 is whats in the owners book and the bible but a lot of owners seem to be using cheaper alternatives. As its going to be changed regularly i could do with saving a few quid.

own preference but i used magnatec in my westfield and it smelled awfull!

[mep12345]

See this link

It may confuse, but to be honest you pays your money and takes your choice I think. I use any mid-priced semi synthetic 5W40 oil as recommended to me for the cologne by my friendly mechanic

Mark

[markbigears]

Always used Mobil One Motorsport, but then I like throwing my money away ....