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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #60 on: February 11, 2015, 07:51:16 pm »
There are many things that are questionable about the fast car "test" notably that claimed performance gains were small and that dyno results can vary depending on subtle differences in test conditions.

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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #61 on: February 11, 2015, 08:16:25 pm »
Mobil 1 ESP 5-30w for me. At the end of the day, if the Oil is the correct spec...it'll be fine, I'm sure Halford's 5-30w Fully Synthetic would be as good as some of the more expensive stuff, I just prefer my Mobil 1 "Service" reminder stickers to Halford's ones :)

The Oil debate has been going forever...I was a mechanic for Subaru in the mid 90's, GTX Magnatec was all the rage then, the Impreza Turbo could not have anything else :) I used to sell loads of it out the back door to my mates, straight from the pump usually.



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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #62 on: February 11, 2015, 08:21:04 pm »
I used to sell loads of it out the back door to my mates, straight from the pump usually.

Sorry Phil - as much as i agree with your post and many worthwhile points, i had to chuckle at your last sentence!!  :grin:
Its the kid in me!!  :jumping:

oil debate: please continue  :happy2:

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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #63 on: February 11, 2015, 08:26:28 pm »
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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #64 on: February 12, 2015, 07:06:07 am »
@Saintsteve have you read the fastrack report linked by xjay in #45?
they replaced clean Halfords with millers stuff...
don't get me wrong, I'm staying with shell helix AV-l no mater what, too scared of me DPF  :scared:

Sorry I'm not taking his options from a teenage lad that uses a rotary polisher for a living :signLOL:, I'm only taking my own opinion from being a Engineer for 10years.

ETTO , but some guys are really gullible when it comes to reading things on the Internet and believing them.

As someone else pointed out..a good link below about oils

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=59317.0
« Last Edit: February 12, 2015, 04:23:09 pm by Saintsteve »

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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #65 on: February 12, 2015, 08:44:40 am »
more reading here
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=427522&page=3
says it uses some noble chemistry prized molecule C60 :popcornsoda:.........

Well worth reading the rest of the topic for those that haven't.
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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #66 on: February 12, 2015, 04:32:25 pm »
more reading here
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=427522&page=3
says it uses some noble chemistry prized molecule C60 :popcornsoda:.........

Well worth reading the rest of the topic for those that haven't.

Yes ,sense prevails from reply 167 on that 14 paged thread... :signLOL:

Total rubbish :grin:

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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #67 on: February 12, 2015, 05:13:17 pm »
reading further on , you can just add this additive stuff
http://www.top-oils.co.uk//default.asp?product_id=107
to your favourite oil..& bingo..best of all worlds..... :wink:
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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #68 on: February 12, 2015, 06:06:29 pm »
reading further on , you can just add this additive stuff
http://www.top-oils.co.uk//default.asp?product_id=107
to your favourite oil..& bingo..best of all worlds..... :wink:

that's recommended for Race and track cars  :confused:

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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #69 on: February 27, 2015, 08:13:00 pm »
I use quantum 5w40 which am told is castrol re branded? same helpline etc
TPS said the Quantum is Castrol but its the economy stuff to meet basic requirements. Buying Castrol Edge which TPS sales as a alternative is much better. But only comes in 4L bottle.

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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #70 on: February 28, 2015, 11:10:56 am »
I've been using Millers Nanodrive oil for the past 2 years, initially on my Subaru and now on my 911.  This oil is worth the money on the tin, it's highly recommended by performance tuners up and down the country, who have seen notable differences on highly tuned cars.

Hartech are probably the best independant specialists for Porsche in the country and they have pioneered the engine modifications for the 997's common engine flaw, cylinder bore scoring.  They recommend this oil to anyone who owns a 997, as it has better lubrication of the parts within the engine.  After switching to this oil, the immediate change I observed, was the fact that my engine oil temp was reading almost 10c lower.  Now, the problem of the bore scoring affecting the 997 was due to the inefficient cooling on one bank of cylinders, 4,5,6.  So, anything to add in cooling this area is a godsend to the car.

Some things in life really are worth the money you pay for them.  What you have to remember is that, oils like Millers and Silkoline are motor racing oils, so a lot of research and development has gone into them.
« Last Edit: February 28, 2015, 11:13:24 am by zayd »

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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #71 on: March 04, 2015, 12:54:05 pm »
@Saintsteve have you read the fastrack report linked by xjay in #45?
they replaced clean Halfords with millers stuff...
don't get me wrong, I'm staying with shell helix AV-l no mater what, too scared of me DPF  :scared:

Sorry I'm not taking his options from a teenage lad that uses a rotary polisher for a living :signLOL:, I'm only taking my own opinion from being a Engineer for 10years.

ETTO , but some guys are really gullible when it comes to reading things on the Internet and believing them.

As someone else pointed out..a good link below about oils

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=59317.0

I work in IT for a living dipsh*t.
Cars is just an evening and weekend thing.
Now you mention it if I could do it full time, then I would.


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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #72 on: March 04, 2015, 12:59:53 pm »


I work in IT for a living dipsh*t.
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I'm surprised its taken you this long to find this assault on your character xjay  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #73 on: March 04, 2015, 01:23:15 pm »
I tend to ignore anything SaintSteve has to say  :P :P :P :P

I am joking of course.
Just jealous of my young age and good looks.

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Re: Oil Choice?
« Reply #74 on: March 04, 2015, 03:55:30 pm »
I tend to ignore anything SaintSteve has to say  :P :P :P :P

I am joking of course.
Just jealous of my teddy bear hat I wear out to Pubs

  :wink:

Sorry I thought you were a Detailer rather then a Pen Pusher!  :surprised:
« Last Edit: March 04, 2015, 03:57:39 pm by Saintsteve »