Oil - Cold weather selection

Switch_Bcn · Post by **Switch_Bcn** » 21/12/07 17:30

Hi, I've used halfords 10w-40 in my car since I got it- its a rev2 NA... is this the right oil to be using to protect the engine the best please?

I'm doing a filter change tomorrow morning so any advice tonight would be really welcome! thanks...

From what I've read the best oil seems to be 5w-40, is that right?

Thanks again

Guy

oilman · Post by **oilman** » 21/12/07 18:23

5w-40 is better than 10w-40 this time of year.

The lower the "w" number the better the cold start performance

Cheers

cat-mr2 · Post by **cat-mr2** » 31/01/08 16:08

OMG i am so confused.

im doing an oil change on saturday, i have mk2 rev2 Turbo, with quite a few engine mods.

please someone point me in the right direction...

oilman · Post by **oilman** » 31/01/08 17:24

How modded and what kind of use does the car get?

For normal road use a 5w-40 synthetic is ideal, if you drive it like it was stolen, or track the car then go 10w-50.

Cheers

Guy.

smbMR2 · Post by **smbMR2** » 26/08/08 15:09

when changing the oil do you recommend a good oil flush to ensure the engine is thoroughly cleaned out or is it best just to drain it warm and replace with new filter?

jdbecks · Post by **jdbecks** » 26/08/08 15:13

oilman wrote:How modded and what kind of use does the car get?

For normal road use a 5w-40 synthetic is ideal, if you drive it like it was stolen, or track the car then go 10w-50.

Cheers

Guy.

HAHAH I love you dude!

what oil is best to use? fuchs if so what one? My car will be a weekend toy and the odd track day car

oilman · Post by **oilman** » 26/08/08 15:47

smbMR2 wrote:when changing the oil do you recommend a good oil flush to ensure the engine is thoroughly cleaned out or is it best just to drain it warm and replace with new filter?

If you are using quality oil with regular changes there will be no need for a flush.
Always drain when warm, you will get most out then as the oil thins.

Cheers

Guy

oilman · Post by **oilman** » 26/08/08 15:49

Silkolene Pro S 10w-50 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1145-silkol ... gines.aspx

Cheers

Guy.

jdbecks · Post by **jdbecks** » 26/08/08 15:59

is that in reply to me mate?

silkolene pro for a very good oil

oilman · Post by **oilman** » 26/08/08 16:40

Yes mate it was aimed at you.

Cheers

Guy.

smbMR2 · Post by **smbMR2** » 26/08/08 17:01

oilman wrote:
smbMR2 wrote:when changing the oil do you recommend a good oil flush to ensure the engine is thoroughly cleaned out or is it best just to drain it warm and replace with new filter?
If you are using quality oil with regular changes there will be no need for a flush.
Always drain when warm, you will get most out then as the oil thins.

Cheers

Guy

I haven't serviced it since i bought it in Jan 08, it was serviced Sept 08 but no idea what oil was used though it still looks quite clean. Would you recommend a flush and then carry on using quality oils every change thereafter??

oilman · Post by **oilman** » 26/08/08 17:06

No dont bother with a flush, just go for regular changes and it will give it a good clean.

Cheers

Guy.

smbMR2 · Post by **smbMR2** » 26/08/08 17:10

oilman wrote:No dont bother with a flush, just go for regular changes and it will give it a good clean.

Cheers

Guy.

cheers chap, out of interest r there any issues with flushing??

oilman · Post by **oilman** » 26/08/08 17:18

No, no issues just generally not needed these days. Use decent oil and it will give it a good clean over the next few oil changes.

Using specific flushes can do more harm then good as they tend to be too harsh.

Cheers

Guy

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