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[Majestic12]

Cheers Tim.

[getthewheelsinl]

Hi Tim!!

Ordered 6litres of Fuchs pro S 5w40 in January - used 5 litres for an oil change at the start of Feb. Have had to top up the remaining 1ltr since then. Never had to top up as much in the past using other manufacturers 10w40 and also 0w40. (Max 0.5ltrs between 12k miles service intervals) Note: Driving style hasn't changed - VTEC once per day MAX - CTR is looked after!

Just took advantage of your 2x5l offer of Fuchs Pro S 5w40. However thinking about it would I be better amending order to 10w40 to help reduce oil consumption?

Thanks,
Callum

[oilman]

Hi Callum

10w-40 is only thicker than 5w-40 when cold, so it really shouldn't affect the oil consumption as the oil is only getting burned off when it's hot.

Cheers

Tim

[Pixie-R]

Hi Tim, after some advice please mate. I'm due an oil change soon and have been using Rock Oil 10w40 Semi Syn. motorcycle oil in the past for my 2003 EP3 CTR. Am I ok to carry on using this or would you recommend something different? Cheers, Pixie. :salut:

[oilman]

Hi Pixie

Despite what some people say, Rock oil is pretty basic stuff, I wouldn't use it.

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, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Cheers

Tim

[Pixie-R]

Nice one, cheers for the info Tim! Will definitely be in touch when it's time! :salut: :bigthumb:

[Settez]

Hi, Honda want £31 for 2lt of MTF tranny oil. Seems like that's a tad harsh. Can you buy this anywhere else?

Also Comma fully synth engine oil (5w-40). Not really had much contact with this, is it any good?

[oilman]

Not a fan of comma oils, if you want the best, take a look at these ones.

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. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers EP 75w-80 is a good cheaper alternative, although I wouldn't use that if the car gets hard use.
 
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[Settez]

Thanks for that, found another place localy that sells millers primarly so will go for the CFS.

Would love to get something from your website but im servicing tomorrow so havent got time for it to arrive. :bigcry:

[m1ke]

Tim, why are you not a fan of comma oils?

[oilman]

It is nothing against Comma, for a performance car like a TypeR, there are better/higher quality options available.

Cheers

Tim.

[m1ke]

I disagree, you know as much as me, oil has gone as far as it can go when it comes to lubrication.

It's all about the environment.

[oilman]

Just have to agree to disagree on that one, I am assuming you mean better/higher quality oils being available other than what Comma have to offer?

I do agree it is all becoming about the enviroment, hense low saps oils and biodegradable oils. Fortunatly at the moment we can still manufacture and purchase group IV oils that will never meets the latest "enviro" specs, no doubt that will end one day as well.

[Pee Zed]

Just have to say, recently I topped up the oil in my car with the Fuchs Pro S, after using basic Castrol for a bit

...and WOW. I never expected the oil to make such a difference to the performance of a car! I assumed the difference would be too small to notice (only "noticed" by OCD top product heroes), and only affect the running of your car in the long run. It runs as if the roads are made of butter, no sluggishness at all, smooth acc at all speeds.

Thanks to the oilman for this thread. :thumbup:

[oilman]

[berty182]

The current oil in my ctr is 5w-40 fully syn would it be ok to top it up with 0w-40 oil?

[oilman]

You could, why the change though?

If it were -40degC outside maybe. You will not gain anything on 0w over 5w in UK climate.

Cheers

[berty182]

My cars running pretty low at the minute and where I live I haven't got much choice, would 5w-30 be better?

[oilman]

5w-30 would be fine mate.

Cheers

Guy

[berty182]

Cool, thanks for your help mate