Oil advice and recommendations

[oilman]

Can you give me any more info on it? Specs etc.

Cheers

Guy.

 

[George K]

Neo Oil

Guy, Thanks will get more details re Neo oil when I go into work tomorrow.

 

[George K]

Neo oil

Very limited information. Neo Oils of California. 75W-90'RHD' Fully synthetic is all that i can find.

 

[oilman]

Will do some digging, not good for a honda box though. They like and MTF which is thinner then a conventional 75w-90 gear oil.

Cheers

Guy.

 

[Paul Type R]

Oilman,

What would you think would be better for our (or any) engines. Using a semi syth and changing every 6000 miles or using a fully syth and changing every 12000 miles. I know it's recommended to use 5W/30 or 5W/40 for the K20 but would there be any probs with oil circulation on start up using 10W (as most semi syths are).

Would there be any worth while advantage changing a fully synth every 6000 miles or would this be just throwing money down the drain.

Paul

 

[oilman]

Its easy, QUALITY synthetic changed at a longer interval.

The simple fact of it is quality synthetics are better in every way and will go the distance, so does not matter how often you change the semi (100% mineral) it will never lubricate and protect as well as the synthetic.

Cheers

Guy.

 

[Paul Type R]

I noticed you emphasized "quality" there. It sounds like some fully synths are better than others. At the mo i'm using Shell Helix Ultra VX 5w/30. Is this good or is there another oil you would recommend instead?

 

[oilman]

The shell helix is fine, but as with everything there is better if you want it.

Yes quality is important, home brand synthetics etc are generally pretty poor.

Cheers

Guy.

 

[.::Ant::.]

Hi Oilman,

Great thread

Just signed up at Opie oils to buy some engine oil, but wanted to ask:

If you're changing from 5w-30 (already in the engine) to 5w-40 would you recommend a complete oil change from scratch or can the oil be topped up with the new 5w-40 on top of the old 5w-30.

Thanks

 

[oilman]

They'll mix, it's no problem although a full change is always better

Cheers

 

[scooby222]

hi, this is a great thread-very helpful!
ive got an 04 type r with airbox and catback exhaust which im going to give a service for peace of mind as i dont know how much the garage did as a service when we bought it or what they used,and also its a bit reluctant to go into 2nd when cold so thought id do the gear oil too-whatd be the best to use for engine,gear and filter?

 

[oilman]

For the engine we tend to recomend 5w-40 or 0w-40 synthetic, if you want the best then ester based synthetics are it and these are the SIlkolene Pro S, Motul 300v and Redline http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

For the gearbox you will need an MTF, we recomend synthetic as an upgrade to standard oil, have a look at these http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-638-mtfs.aspx

The filter you will need is L14459

Cheers

Guy.

 

[omadc5]

hi, ive a 03 dc5 with 50000 miles and im lookin to change the gearbox oil, the gears currently feel fine, bit stiff goin from 1st into 2nd when cold but fine when warms up. (Is this normal?)
Looking the best quality oil recomendation??

 

[oilman]

Synthetic MTF, have a look at Amsoil and Redline here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Guy

 

[mark type r]

Just bought some Silkolene Pro S from Oilman

Just wanted to say thanks for the excellent service :wink:

 

[oilman]

Pleasure, hope it all gets there ok.

Cheers

Guy

 

[mark type r]

Pleasure, hope it all gets there ok.

Cheers

Guy

Got here next day 8)

Thank you

 

[phozy888]

spoon recommend 10w 60 oil that right ?

http://www.spoonsportseurope.net/prodde ... tr&cat=110

im using mobil 1 0w40 now as its only £23 for 4l in costco.

how long do i need to change it before it starts breaking down oilman ?

 

[oilman]

They recommend it for the DC2 as well :? They are way off the mark so no idea what they are on.

 

[ian.herm01]

I have just checked in my Japanese service manaual that came with the car, Honda state 5W-40 for the DC5.