Oil Recommendations

[TimmR_ZS180]

Originally Posted by RaptorUK

Including delivery or ex ? where from ?

I work for a motorcycle dealers and I asked our Parts dept to get me some :-)

I believe it's coming from John Milverton Ltd in Sparkbrook.

[RaptorUK]

Originally Posted by TimmR_ZS180

I work for a motorcycle dealers and I asked our Parts dept to get me some :-)

I believe it's coming from John Milverton Ltd in Sparkbrook.

Ah I see . . . thanks.

[logik]

Hi there, i would like a recommendation on what the best engine oil and gearbox oil to use in my 2002 MG ZR 160 with 53K?

Cheers,
Troy

[oilman]

Hi Troy

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic and you will find those through the link below.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Gulf Formula G, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR or Motul 6100

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[evilmonkey]

What can you recommend for a 2002 120 1.8 ZS with 44k?

Slightly modded with induction and exhaust.

Do a mix of steady driving to work and then give it some welly once its warm!

Been using general 10w-40 semi, Granville stuff i think, but would like to know what would be best.

[oilman]

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic and you will find those through the link below.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Gulf Formula G, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Synt S are good, cheaper alternatives.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR or Motul 6100

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

Cheers

[MGeorge]

Hello, i would like a recommendation on what is the best engine oil to use for my '98 MGF 1.8. The engine,which has aprox. 100,000 miles, was a standard 1.8mpi, recently converted to vvc (about 3,000 miles ago). I live in Greece, and it's extremely hot here during summer (35-38C in shade...). Should i use different oil during summer/winter?

Cheers,
George

[oilman]

Hi George

Go for a really good 5w-40, it will be fine in the summer and winter

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition.

Cheers

Tim

[MGeorge]

Many thanks Tim.
could you also please make a recommendation, on what s the best oil to use on a 2007 Hyundai i30 1.4 premium, with aprox. 44,000 miles and for a Piaggio Beverly Tourer 300 scooter 2009 model with aprox 4,400 miles. both in Greece with extremely high temperatures during summer (40C in shade today), still bellow zero in winter...and finally, can you ship oils to Greece?,
many thanks again,
cheers, George.

[oilman]

Hi George

I would use a good 5w-30, something like the Motul X-Max or Castrol Edge will be fine with those higher temps. The i30 is a fairly new car so should have sufficient cooling to prevent the oil being too badly affected by the exterior temperature.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-653-5w-30.aspx?pagenum=1

A 5w-40 synthetic is the recommended oil for the Piaggio and the ones we have are really good quality, take your pick from any of them.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-781-5w-40.aspx

We can ship to mainland Greece, not the islands, it's a bit expensive though. Hopefully that will change with a new courier.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/t-carriage.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[James Raby]

Hi matey, you may remember the name

I've been using the oil you bulk sold me for the RS Turbo lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/08.../Bluey/sig.jpg

Mobil Motorsport 15/50 all used up
Got a Silkolene in the shed, sure it said 10/40 - this ok?

I travel 20 mile to and from work with some 'spirited' driving in there

engine done 115k now, 35k in 2 years!!!!!


btw, zs 180 2.5 v6, std engine, but ONLY use super unleaded fuel of course

[oilman]

I do recognise the name, but that's about it. Actually, just recognising a name is pretty good for me.

You need to check which Silkolene it is. If it's the Pro S 5w-40 it will be ok, but may use a drop of it, the Pro S 10w-50 is a better choice, if it's the XTR, it's a bit basic and the RS will probably drink it.

[James Raby]

Originally Posted by oilman

I do recognise the name, but that's about it. Actually, just recognising a name is pretty good for me.

You need to check which Silkolene it is. If it's the Pro S 5w-40 it will be ok, but may use a drop of it, the Pro S 10w-50 is a better choice, if it's the XTR, it's a bit basic and the RS will probably drink it.

i have the pro-s 10/50

its for the zs 180 though
this ok to use?

[oilman]

It is a little thick, I'd save that for the cossie and get a 5w or 10w-40 for the MG. You could use it, but it's not ideal.