who uses what engine oil

by **rascal** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:41 pm

Cent wrote:...... but now have changed to Edge 10w60 find it a bit better when hot.

Edge 10w60 for me now too. Changed approx every 600-800kms.

by **rossint** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:46 pm

I've done nearly 3000kms in the 2 years I've had my car, about to do my 3rd oil change in that time. My cars mainly tracked and I change it when it starts to look a bit dark. I'm going back to Motul after trying Nulon, the car seems to like to drink the Nulon stuff a little.

by **bruce** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:33 pm

rascal wrote:Edge 10w60 for me now too. Changed approx every 600-800kms.

Six hundred kilometres! Do you mean six thousand? If not, can I have your used oil as it will be perfectly fine at that mileage.

by **rodent** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:39 pm

Anyone tried the new Shell Helix HX7? Not sure how different it is from their old Helix range, but their 10w-40 seems to be a bit thinner than the old Shell Helix Plus 10w-40..? (If my OPG is any indication)

by **rascal** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:07 am

bruce wrote:Six hundred kilometres! Do you mean six thousand? If not, can I have your used oil as it will be perfectly fine at that mileage.

No I meant 600. Its a track car and does somewhere between 150 or 200 km per meeting.
Oil gets changed every 3 to 4 meetings.

by **mazdatenfive** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:04 pm

I use Castrol Magnatec

by **bensale** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:45 pm

I've used magnatec for a while, it removes all of the HLA noise at start up and seems to last quite well, it still feels fine when I change it at 5000-7500kms and is available at a good price.

However, I'm going to try some ELF (probably 5-40 fully synthetic) as I can get it at wholesale price and am interested to try a fully synthetic oil in the mx.

by **manga_blue** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:50 pm

I've now used:

1. Castrol Edge 5W30, $35/fill, good oil at a good price, lasts around 3 months and 3 meetings
2. Castrol SYNTEC 5W40, $56/fill from Harold, similar to Edge
3. Royal Purple 5W30, $56/fill from Harold, also similar to Edge
4. Mobil 1 10W40, $70/fill from Repco, bloody awful oil, car was harsh, noisy, slow and prone to overheating, lasted less than 2 meetings
5. Amsoil 100% Synthetic Series AMO 10W40, $64/fill from Harold, Absolutely brilliant oil! Now done over 200 laps on the first fill, car is still smooth and quiet with no HLA and holds good pressure at idle, even straight after coming off the track.

At this point I'll put in a huge plug for Harold at http://www.performancelub.com/index.htm who imports all this exotic stuff and sells it cheaper than the engine rotgut you buy from SuperRepBarn.

by **cooper1896** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:58 am

Have read a few of these oil threads, but no one has answered the question I was wondering.

I have a (relatively) high 200k na8, that only gets driven enthusiastically (have another daily).

Based on my high millage, should I consider a different weighted oil? ie go up or down the spectrum?

Cheers
Andrew

by **JBT** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:44 am

What are you using now?

by **project.r.racing** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:20 am

Any oil usage? Smoke? Rattles at start up? Etc?

by **cooper1896** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:39 am

I have just purchased the car, so I have no idea what is currently in it.
Motor seems to running well. Not to tapetey. Haven't checked the oil.

I just wanted to change all fluids for peace of mind, to give me a solid good base line.

Website · by **Guran** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:26 pm

cooper1896 wrote:Have read a few of these oil threads, but no one has answered the question I was wondering.

I have a (relatively) high 200k na8, that only gets driven enthusiastically (have another daily).

Based on my high millage, should I consider a different weighted oil? ie go up or down the spectrum?

Cheers
Andrew

You won't need anything special. Considering the age of your car, it's better to go with a heavier grade as you'll have a lot of lifter noise with light oils and probably need to top it up regularly. I'm currently using full synthetic Nulon Street & Track 15W50 ($57 for 5L) and have been very happy with it (quiet lifters, good oil pressure, negligible oil usage). If you're not doing regular trackdays, and prepared to change the oil every 5000km, you might like to try a mineral oil 15W40 or 20W50 for around $25-$35 (Castrol, Nulon, Shell, Valvoline). Replace the filter too - I've had no problems with Ryco filters.

by **deanb90** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:23 pm

At the moment i have mobil 1 5W-30EP in. Seems fine although i can now hear the engine tappets tapping away.. possibly 5w-30 fully syn to thin although it was recommended by Mobil.