oil for ca18et

sideways danny · #1 24-02-2006, 01:19

which bit don't you agree with?

datdrift · #2 24-02-2006, 09:01

ok, 5 - 40w 76 oils it is

i just hope my mate doesent come round asking for the oil back, to find only half a case left.......

NIZMAINIAC · #3 24-02-2006, 09:54

i don't agree with the bit about the oil breaking down either, if it does break down like you say , what is the point in using thinner oil, surely that would break down even further

sideways danny · #4 24-02-2006, 10:21

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Originally Posted by NIZMAINIAC

i don't agree with the bit about the oil breaking down either, if it does break down like you say , what is the point in using thinner oil, surely that would break down even further

it's a proven fact, the larger the gap between the numbers the more unstable the oil is, castrol RS loses it's viscosity after about 2k, there's been a massive oil analysis thread about it on SXOC

thinner oil will give better protection at startup, if you understand correctly what the viscosity ratings mean

NIZMAINIAC · #5 24-02-2006, 10:50

yeah i do understand, is it just that oil that does it or is it all of them

sideways danny · #6 24-02-2006, 12:07

only seen results for castrol RS but the theory is the same because oils are made in the same or similar ways. to be honest a 60 weight oil is way too thick for our climate, a 50 would be as thick as i'd go on a highly tuned car, and it will be more consistent in protection because it's more stable

datdrift · #7 24-02-2006, 12:26

changed the oil, fixed the blowing downpipe and fitted a cone filter, took her for a blat down my road and shes pulling loads better, just a few more bits and bobs and it will be ready for MOT next week

PukkaSilvia · #8 24-02-2006, 17:47

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Originally Posted by sideways danny

castrol RS loses it's viscosity after about 2k,

I change my oil at least every 2k anyhow or soon as its not clear on my dipstick

.But if it only breaks down to 10-50 then its not going to cause any problems. Sxoc prove castrol wrong. Sxoc really must have a lot of paid members
After further thought though 10-50 is probably the best choice for the ca engines but i dont think Castrol RS is going to do any harm at all and is still a top choice of oil

s13eater · #9 24-02-2006, 18:01

i think every 2 kilometers is a bit extreme jon

i at least do 3k before a change.can engine flush fuck the turbo up

PukkaSilvia · #10 24-02-2006, 18:05

pmsl no every 2 miles shaun as it pisses all over the road.

2000 miles a change so far, I get discount oil through work and a nice warm workshop.

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Originally Posted by s13eater

can engine flush fuck the turbo up

Thats a good question.