MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: richtung on January 27, 2014, 08:39:36 am
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Morning Folks,
Didn't want to hijack another thread so thought I'd start my own.
I currently run a standard ED30 doing 7k a year. Like most people on here, I run it with Castrol Edge 5w30 which is changed every 6 months (so 3.5k miles between changes in my case).
I've read a lot about members with modded cars who have switched to Millers Nanodrive 5w40 with good results.
With my low mileage in mind, if I reduce the oil change to one per year on the Millers stuff, it works out the same price im paying now for the 2 oil changes per year with Castrol Edge.
Would there be any benefit in me changing to Millers Nanodrive 5w40 with mine being a standard car?
Thanks
Rich
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Always going to be a benefit. Less likely to burn oil, better performance, better fuel economy etc.
Try it. If you don't find that its any better then you can just chance back.
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I can vouch for this!
After a recommendation From Alex @ AKS and others on here I went for the Nanodrive and it seems to run smoother and quieter.
Mine is stock too bar a panel filter.
I read this review which sold it too me also:
A brilliant oil that keeps my engine running at max power plus cool and in difficult circumstances. I sprint a 570kgs 231bhp Dunnellengines car , in sports libre category which means many stop/starts before actually getting on the track.Then it runs at max rev's in all gears over 2 to 3 miles in 93 plus sec's from a standing start. Last time the shells were inspected on rebuild , due to a missed gear , they were found to be perfect even after 3 seasons of using Millers 5w40 then the nanodrive 5w40 once it was on sale. The missed gear mean't I reved it to over 10,000rpm --- 8000rpm is it's rev-cut !!! I also use Millers in my gearbox and diff. Dunnellengines also use Millers oils.
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So that drag car guy above was using the NON Nanodrive Millers 5w40 (considerbly cheaper) oil for 3 seasons and had no issues or wear... begs the question why use Nano drive in the GTI if used as a road car.
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Maybe you should carefully look at the ad logos on his car. :wink:
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Maybe you should carefully look at the ad logos on his car. :wink:
they were found to be perfect even after 3 seasons of using Millers 5w40 then the nanodrive 5w40 once it was on sale
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Independent dyno tests have shown the nanodrive to give a BHP increase over the normal Millers competition oil.
I would be using the cheapest I could get hold of in my own cars and customers cars, but I choose to use the Millers as its shown to work. I don't get anything for free from them either.
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Independent dyno tests have shown the nanodrive to give a BHP increase over the normal Millers competition oil.
I would be using the cheapest I could get hold of in my own cars and customers cars, but I choose to use the Millers as its shown to work. I don't get anything for free from them either.
Just playing devils advocate :evilgrin: would you need to notify your insurance company if you change to this oil because of the gain in BHP :pomppomp:
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:signLOL:
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Thanks for the info guys - looks like i'll be giving the Millers stuff a try.
My only niggle is that its not VW 504 approved... However, its not like we are talking about Asda's Smart price oil here, is it?
Rich
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I wouldnt worry too much about it no being VW 504 approved, as in reality that means very little
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Couldn't buy nano drive no one had it so I settled for edge 5w30 and euro car parts have it on a deal 4lt for 27.99 so 8ltr it is lol
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Couldn't buy nano drive no one had it so I settled for edge 5w30 and euro car parts have it on a deal 4lt for 27.99 so 8ltr it is lol
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Opie oils not have it?
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Only tried locally from what I could get today no one sold it
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Opie or JJC Race and Rally seem to be cheapest
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Is this the correct oil?
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73732-millers-oils-nanodrive-cfs-5w-40-nt-full-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx
If not would anyone have the correct link please?
Thanks
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Is this the correct oil?
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73732-millers-oils-nanodrive-cfs-5w-40-nt-full-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx
If not would anyone have the correct link please?
Thanks
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That's the stuff :happy2:
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Or from Opie Oils on their eBay site, even with the forum discount applied its no cheaper from their main site once you include delivery? :confused:
eBay Opie oils......
~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-NANODRIVE-CFS-5w-40-NT-Full-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-5-Litres-/181137636346?pt=UK_Vehicle_Oils_Lubricants_Fluids&hash=item2a2ca4fbfa)
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How about a group buy with Mr Oil Man, we will always use oil :laugh:
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Alex at AKS how much for 25l of nano drive 5w 40. Plus it was great to see you today glad you liked the car today
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Hi
Am I being silly.....but why is the millers nano drive 5w40 whereas castrol edge and shell helix and quantum are 5w30??
Is this correct?
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you can get it in either see link mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-NANODRIVE-EE-LongLife-C3-5w-30-Full-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-5-Litres/271379193501?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20183%26meid%3D4489398609471849357%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9057%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D161091011354
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Alex at AKS how much for 25l of nano drive 5w 40. Plus it was great to see you today glad you liked the car today
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Its around the £270 mark iirc.
Loved your car :drinking:
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Just an update on this.
Ordered 5L of the Nanodrive 5W40 from Opie Oils for £54.30 delivered :happy2:
I got them to price match (and beat) Autopoint's price http://www.caraccessoriesandparts.co.uk/index.php/millers-cfs-5w40-nt-racing-5-litre-engine-oil.html (http://www.caraccessoriesandparts.co.uk/index.php/millers-cfs-5w40-nt-racing-5-litre-engine-oil.html) :wink:
Once the oil is changed, i will report back!
Hope this helps
Rich
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Only tried locally from what I could get today no one sold it
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Yeah you will struggle to get it in your local motor factors of halfords
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Just an update on this.
Ordered 5L of the Nanodrive 5W40 from Opie Oils for £54.30 delivered :happy2:
I got them to price match (and beat) Autopoint's price http://www.caraccessoriesandparts.co.uk/index.php/millers-cfs-5w40-nt-racing-5-litre-engine-oil.html (http://www.caraccessoriesandparts.co.uk/index.php/millers-cfs-5w40-nt-racing-5-litre-engine-oil.html) :wink:
Once the oil is changed, i will report back!
Hope this helps
Rich
Any Update with this new oil ?
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yeah i'm interested too. nearly went with millers nanodrive but just stuck with castrol edge 5w30 in the end.
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In trying to get my head around in difference between 30 and 40 . Wouldn't it be better to use 40 as it protects better in higher temps and especially as turbo engines run hotter ? Confused between edge titanium 5 w30 or shell helix ultra 5w40 or the miller
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^^ me to! I didn't know you could get millers 5w-30 until someone above posted a link, so is it modded or stock millers 5w-40 is 100% safe or should I just stick with the 5w-30