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indy
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Joined: 22 Jan 2006
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Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:22 pm |
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I know this question has been asked over n over n over again but i need advice. When i purchased my 19 16v the previous owner had been using halfords own brand 10W 40 oil, i then started using Castrol GTX just before the headgasket went i switched to castrol magntec. I've just had my engine rebuilt completely with all new bearings etc etc and it should be fitted this weekend. so my qn is.. for a new build WHICH oil should i use? |
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Chris H
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Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:51 pm |
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GTX not magnatec if you like castrol. |
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Jorge
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Joined: 14 Aug 2006
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:17 am |
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Since you got it all rebuild, why not a synthetic? 5w-40 or 0w-40 would do, but you still should be carefull about reving the engine when it's cool (say, below 65º C)...  |
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indy
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Joined: 22 Jan 2006
Posts: 55
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:01 pm |
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Thanks for all the help guys, but i phoned my local renault dealer (london west) and they're selling ELF oil for £15 (5litres) SO many people keep telling me of different oils and i dont wanna risk messing it up again as im sure everything started to f*** up wen i switched to Magntec |
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Chris H
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:21 pm |
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hooverphonique
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Joined: 10 Nov 2005
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:43 pm |
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good thing i avoided that then.. but isn't magnatec supposed to be the shiznit?
using shell helix 5w40, btw.. |
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Chris H
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:54 pm |
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its shit alright
its a poor effort by them tbh
its a well documented issue on the renault engines that they don;t like it.
normal gtx is perfectly fine though |
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bidderman1969
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Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Posts: 1000
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Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:08 am |
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intresting stuff this, as its the life blood of the engine, so i gotta know what to use when i have mine totally restored, might just go for the genuine Renault stuff...... |
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Chris H
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Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:42 am |
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renault don;t make oil, they recomend it as they have a nice deal with ELF thats all.
Do a search and 1 oil comes up
comma lite! use that |
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bidderman1969
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Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:53 am |
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what, the cheap stuff???? |
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Valver Boy
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Joined: 09 Mar 2005
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Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:02 am |
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it may be cheap but its good stuff matey,mine seems to like it anyway.
made the mistake of using magnatec a while ago.. was utter shite,dropped it a week later and used comma since, must be about a year now. |
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bidderman1969
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Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:04 am |
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well, always best to act on advice of tried and trusted methods, so comma it will be |
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Jorge
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Joined: 14 Aug 2006
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Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:18 am |
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When I bought mine, I started using expensive oils for its quality and mileage. After a few I've come to the conclusion that's best to use a cheaper oil with more changes, because like that the "engine flushing" effect will be greater, and it will run cleaner
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Chris H
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Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:16 pm |
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comma might be cheap but its a small business in england and they have a race series as well I beleive so hardly inferior.
Excedes all the current min ratings for oil. |
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indy
Level 2 User
Joined: 22 Jan 2006
Posts: 55
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Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:51 am |
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Ok u lot are longing this topic... i only bleeding asked what oil should i use and ive got like loadsa different answers so im back to square bleeding one! i think i'll jus stick with ELF from renault dealer :s
peace out! |
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R1916S
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Joined: 23 Jan 2005
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Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:46 pm |
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I change oil at 7500 Km
Elf Competition ST 10W 40 was used in the car up to 63000 Km
I now use Motul Synergie 5W 40. Which is over kill for a 7500 Km oil change.
But I'm happy. |
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Chris H
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Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:00 pm |
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| indy";p="105187 wrote: |
Ok u lot are longing this topic... i only bleeding asked what oil should i use and ive got like loadsa different answers so im back to square bleeding one! i think i'll jus stick with ELF from renault dealer :s
peace out! |
whats got into your pants?
It went off topic slightly as many post do. if you don't like it don't come back. |
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bidderman1969
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Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:27 am |
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i thought the idea of this was to get as much info as possible, and then make your own mind up??????????? blimey, some people just cant be satisfied!!! i know im always grateful for advice and opinions! |
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Neal
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:29 am |
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I don't think he meant any disrespect. |
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bidderman1969
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:31 am |
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oh ok, spose some things can be misread....... |
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