Oil advice and recommendations here

[bradc]

Ryan was talking about using TQ95 or something.

[swinks]

Is it this stuff Swinks?

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...Transmax_Z.pdf

Just seen linked specs...
Because - I've seen specs of that one in Poland, and cleary was written on 20l canister (sold only in those canisters):
"...Mitsubishi DiaQueen SPII and SPIII..." and nothing about Dexron.
Well, for some few years that is poured into hundreds of Galants EAxx with 4-gear Tiptronic, and it's OK, no issues. Whatsmore, is recommended on owners website.

Thanks to you Kieran, I'm gonna have quite interesting evening digging over web .

[swinks]

And have found there:

http://www.northwiltslubricants.co.u...x-Z-1-ltr.html

http://www.falco.pl/falco/images/stories/transmax_z.pdf

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/print...tentId=7028745

no Dexron specs...

[thfelipeth]

No it isn't!

In NZ you just walk into any mitsi dealership and get a box of SP3. How can getting the castrol be any easier than that?

cause castrol is a min away and mitsi about 15 in good traffic lol (just been lazy).... more curius in the options than anything else fellas!

[Robotnik123]

Looking for what engine oil to use in my car - the sticker in Japanese under the bonnet lists 10W-30 and 10W-40, but I might not be reading it right:

Make: Mazda
Model: 121 DB 1.3 CAT / Aka '121 Bubble'
Year: 1992
Engine: B3 SOHC 16V
Size: 1323cc

No mods

Car is for road use.

It's one of these, if you're not familiar with the model. Mine is slightly less modified than the one pictured, LOL.

I get asked many questions about oil so I thought a thread here for all oil related questions would be a good idea and build into a FAQ or reference point for others.

So, put your oil questions here but please give the following information if you would like a recommendation:

Make
Model
Year
Engine size/type

Any mods

Type of use (road/track)

Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used)

What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?

I hope this will help and become a useful thread

Regards
Simon

[Opie Oils]

A good 10w-40 semi synthetic with regular changes is ideal.

Have a look here at the Fuchs XTR 10w-40 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[Robotnik123]

A good 10w-40 semi synthetic with regular changes is ideal.

Have a look here at the Fuchs XTR 10w-40 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

Great, thanks for that. I know it's only an old runabout, but I thought I might as well check incase I put the wrong kind of oil in it.

[Opie Oils]

If you want to treat it then 5w-40 synthetic.

Cheers

Guy

[elnevio]

Might as well ask...

Make: Suzuki
Model: Swift
Year: 2000
Engine: 1.0L 3-cyl

Don't know what's in there, but it was in good nick the last time I looked, and I have no leaks or burning issues! Good runner!

[Robotnik123]

If you want to treat it then 5w-40 synthetic.

Cheers

Guy

I thought using fully synthetic oil in an older, higher mileage car might cause oil leaks. Is that a possibility? Car is a '92 and has done 100,000 miles. It isn't burning or leaking oil at the moment.

[Robotnik123]

Any further advice on this re. using full synthetic is older cars? Thanks.

[unclepete]

Looking for a recommendation for my BMW 330d year 2000. Need some new engine oil soon (well, it has another 7000 miles before a service but I'm waiting 12k miles between oil changes).

It's used for commuting and business whenever the weather is not too bad (do people really drive these things in all weathers? Do they have a death wish?)

[Robotnik123]

So you're not going by the service lights for when to change your oil then? I used to always go by what the lights said for my old E36 and E39. Resetting the lights was a simple matter of grounding a pin in the diagnostic port.

Looking for a recommendation for my BMW 330d year 2000. Need some new engine oil soon (well, it has another 7000 miles before a service but I'm waiting 12k miles between oil changes).

It's used for commuting and business whenever the weather is not too bad (do people really drive these things in all weathers? Do they have a death wish?)

[Opie Oils]

Might as well ask...

Make: Suzuki
Model: Swift
Year: 2000
Engine: 1.0L 3-cyl

Don't know what's in there, but it was in good nick the last time I looked, and I have no leaks or burning issues! Good runner!

10w-40 semi or 5w-40 fully

Cheers
Guy

[Opie Oils]

Any further advice on this re. using full synthetic is older cars? Thanks.

If it's been run on half decent modern oils then it should not be a problem as the engine will be clean anyway.

It was the deposits from old dino oils that caused problems when dislodged, it's not so common these days with better detergency

Cheers
Simon

[Opie Oils]

Looking for a recommendation for my BMW 330d year 2000. Need some new engine oil soon (well, it has another 7000 miles before a service but I'm waiting 12k miles between oil changes).

It's used for commuting and business whenever the weather is not too bad (do people really drive these things in all weathers? Do they have a death wish?)

For non longlife change periods a decent quality 5w-40 (BMW Approved is good) meeting BMW LL98.

You'll find some reasonably priced ones here

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

Cheers
Simon

[bensonsnuts]

I get asked many questions about oil so I thought a thread here for all oil related questions would be a good idea and build into a FAQ or reference point for others.

So, put your oil questions here but please give the following information if you would like a recommendation:

Make
Model
Year
Engine size/type

Any mods

Type of use (road/track)

Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used)

What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?

I hope this will help and become a useful thread

Regards
Simon

Hi Simon

Engine oil for Nissan Patrol GR 2003 , 3L TD engine type ZD30 . Should do about 8-10,000 miles a year , general leisure and light off-road use.

Thanks

[Opie Oils]

This Diesel 10w-40 from Fuchs would be ideal http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-997-fuch...ic-diesel.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[dickytim]

For an FTO Mivec is it safe to use 5W-30 ?

I use it in all my other cars, from 300,000+ km 1986 laser, VR4's and Ford Falcon 4l 6 cyl.

I have seen that FTO owners, from what I can find tend to use 10W-40 or so.

I hope to pick my car up tomorrow and first thing on Saturday is oil change, and hopefully trans flush and service.

[Ryan]

... and hopefully trans flush and service.

It's automatic???