Oil - Cold weather selection

[Seanie]

ok i have read this thread twice and all the figures and facts dont mean much

i have a MK2 2.0 GT-i
its a 1994
and i just want to know what oil to put is as the yellow oil can light with a wobbly line under it has been flickering on and off.

So my question is what oil for my car help asap please.

[oilman]

5w-40 or 10w-50 depending on use, if driven hard go 10w-50.

Fully synthetic is best and there are plenty to look at here http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers

Guy.

[PeteJ]

and i just want to know what oil to put is as the yellow oil can light with a wobbly line under it has been flickering on and off.

Check your oil level by eye on a regular basis. I know so many who were awarded a load of big end knock because they relied on the car to tell them when to do some thing about the oil level.

[oilman]

Indeed, every 2nd fuel fill is most manufacturers recommendation

Cheers
Simon

[jasonc]

Oilman: I'm currently using Redline 10w30 in mine and have been for quiet some time. Although i haven't had any reason to change would this be ok for a modded forged internal rev3 tubby ?. I choose the Redline after changing from Amsoil as i did some research on the red line oil and found it to help spool my turbo a little bit quicker, Although i have no evidence of this just seat of my pants thing.

Jason

[oilman]

It should be ok, what kind of power are you seeing with those internals and also what kind of use does the car get?

Cheers

Guy.

[THORtenerife]

i live in tenerife,and have had my oil changed from REDLINE 10w/30
to CASTROL 5W/?,BUT TEMP IS NOW GOING UP ON GUARGE FOR FIRST TIME...its never below say 10c here and has been 35c ,is oil to THIN for temps here,,,,,

[oilman]

Is that the Castrol Edge 5w-30 or the Magnatec 5w-30?

Cheers

Guy.

[123gruffudd]

Hi Oilman, I own a Rev 3 Turbo and drive it pretty hard when warm. What Oil would you recommend for me this time of year?Price is not an issue.

[oilman]

Is it modded?

Cheers

Guy.

[123gruffudd]

Just Blitz filter and HKS Hard pipes.

[oilman]

A good 5w-40 synthetic would be ideal.

Have a look at Silkolene and Motul.

Cheers

Guy.

[jason_pmr2]

Im currently using fully synthetic 5w-40 oil. For some reason, my oil temperature gauge reads high at 120c when on motorway drives. When you maintain 100mph + for any say 5mins or more, i have seen smoke in my rear view mirror.
Someone has suggested, i put thicker oil in to prevent this?
I use 5w-40 as it has good circulation when cold.

What oil should i use?

[Howlin_Mad]

Hi Oilman,

I've an old MGB 8v with an 1860cc re-bore, new pistons, seals, uprated oil pump, fully balanced crank, lightened flywheel, piper cams, uprated gaskets, hardened valve seats, new valves & springs, soon to have new oil cooler & pipes and looking forward to a supercharger next year. What's the best stuff for the winter and the summer as the MGOC recommend a few different types? Car's built for weekend fun with occasional EXTREME use on track/sprint/hillclimbs. Approx 2500-5000 miles year max.

[EDIT]

Oooo - and just another quickie - what yer recommend the mileage/time between changes is for the MR2 and the MGB?


Cheers Oilman,

HM