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Good plan. Avoid oil additives, generally, they are just a waste of money, but they can also be harmful. https://www.opieoils.co.uk/t-car-engine-oil-additives-explained.aspx Cheers Tim

Interesting that you mention BMW, the reason the Castrol Edge (now Castrol Supercar) 10w-60 was recommended for the M cars is because that has an ester content. The ester content of oils help the VANOS systems as they cling to the workings, so you don't get the wear on cold starts which is what...

More like highly tuned track cars needing a rebuild every season with normal oils, or a rebuild every 3-4 seasons with an ester based oil. Cars losing all their oil, but not suffering any real damage as there is still a layer of oil in place with an ester oil. Engines running a few degrees...

That's fine, they can tell you that (odd that people at Castrol tell you that and then they use it themselves), but we find that ester oils can make a big difference.

It depends on what oil you use. Some people think it's best to use a budget oil and change it every track session, but to me, that's not a good plan as it won't protect as well and costs more in the long run than using a quality oil and changing it every few track days. The top end ester oils...

I thought the reason for the short filters was to compensate for lower oil pressure due to increased oil temps, I had no idea people associated higher oil pressure with more power. Higher oil pressure often means lower performance due to an overly thick oil being used. As for what filter...

Hi As mentioned above, 5w-40 is the most common option. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT+, Motul Sport/300V, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, Castrol...

Fuchs Titan Race - TOP 3 on offer and ready to go Opie Oils are pleased to announce that we're currently running our very popular Fuchs offer on our top 3 Titan Race Oils - FREE 1 LITRE with every 5 litre of Fuchs Titan Race Pro S 5w-40, 10w-50 and 15w-50! Don't forget to combine this with...

Hi all Just to let you know, the stock delay for the quarts and aerosol variants of ACF-50 has now been resolved - it is back in stock in all sizes and ready to ship! Cheers, Oilman

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Hi Baz Here you go. https://www.opieoils.co.uk/product-finder.aspx?CategoryID=3401#results Cheers Tim

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Hi all, just a quick heads up from Opies here. Sunday 2nd October marks the last race meeting of 2016 at Knockhill. As sad as it may be that the season is coming to a close, the final round of the Scottish Championship Car Racing Series is always a great event and goes out with a bang. Titles...

With summer coming to a close, autumn is just around the corner. Of course, once autumn is out of the way, we've got winter to look forward to, and we all know what the greatest danger to our vehicle over winter is...RUST! Opie Oils can help you keep the rust and corrosion at bay, thanks to our...

Any fans of the Fuchs Titan Race engine oils out there? We expect so, as they're hugely popular in the world of race, rally and pretty much all aspects of high performance motorsports, it'd be difficult not to have come across them by now. Premium, ester based fully synthetic motor oils designed...

Good to hear your thoughts on it. The Supersyn is good stuff for the money and when we used it in my brothers old FTO, it went from sounding like a bag of spanners to nice and smooth. The Shell is also a decent oil, I'm using it myself at the moment (in a Volvo rather than CTR) and I've got no...

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The Shell is good stuff for the money, but the Pro S is one of the very best oils on the market. Cheers Tim

If you have a look at the MB Bevo website, you will see that Fuchs are an approved oil for many of their specifications and in some cases they are the only non-oem approved oil. http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.51_en.html There are two types of oil deals between the oil companies...

We are pleased to announce that Opie Oils now stock Hella products. If you're after replacement bulbs, headlamp units, auxiliary lights and a huge array of other high quality lighting parts, then look no further than RIGHT HERE. Also on the shelf and ready to go is a comprehensive range of...

Hi all VP Racing Fuels are a big deal over in the States - A household name and recognized by many as the world leader in race fuel technology, with a catalogue of nearly 70 fuel blends and a growing roster of VP-fueled champions across the entire spectrum of motorsports. As you can imagine...

Hi all As you know, at Opies, we’re pretty enthusiastic about cleaning and detailing. We stock a huge range of top quality products from an array of highly respected brands. One such brand that has caught our eye in the last few months is Kleers. They have been making waves across the UK and...

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Hi all Are you working on a classic, vintage or veteran vehicle? Perhaps you've got a restoration project tucked away in the garage or know someone that's got their eye on renovating a classic motorbike? Well, just a quick heads up from Opie Oils here to let you know that we now stock the...

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Hi all We expect that you guys may have noticed, but at Opies we are currently having a bit of a spring clean on several of our product ranges. The most recent candidate is Amsoil - Our remaining Amsoil car and bike lubricants are now heavily discounted, you can find the full range available...

Hi all Just a quick heads up from Opie Oils here... With Castrol updating the label design across their range of "Edge" products, we have been left with some old labelled Castrol Edge 5w-40 FST fully synthetic oil in 1 litre bottles that is in need of a home - this label change has been...

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN FOLKS! Opie Oils are pleased to announce that we're currently running our very popular Fuchs Titan Race Pro offer - FREE 1 LITRE with every 5 litre of Fuchs Titan Race Pro S 5w-30, 5w-40, 10w-50, 10w-60, Pro R 10w-40, 15w-50 and Pro C3 5w-30 Don't forget to combine this...

Shell Helix is designed to improve performance in three key ways - it helps keep your car engine clean, it reduces friction and combats wear. Their range of motor oil is backed up by over 75 years of experience and extensive oil development. Shells scientists are constantly testing and...

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Those of you that already use Fuchs Oils will be aware of the quality of their products, especially if you are using their Titan Race Pro range. Well, we are pleased to inform you that Opie Oils are offering 15% off ALL Fuchs Titan Race Pro S and Pro R engine oils! Be quick, this is for a...

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You could also use something like the Millers Ecomax, it adds a couple of octane points, so will turn 95 into 97, without costing too much. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60223-millers-oils-petrol-power-ecomax-fuel-treatment.aspx Cheers Tim

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Millers Oils Nanodrive CFS 5w-40 NT fully synthetic engine oil - with an RRP of £71.49 for 5 litres, we are offering this ultra high performance race oil for just £57.56 with your forum discount: a saving of £13.93! At Opie Oils, we are proud to stock a wide range of Millers Oils, who are...

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Hi Castrol were one of the factory fill companies and also did the dealership oils, but Fuchs also supplied factory fill oils (car manufacturers will usually have 2 or 3 oil companies for factory fill to cover delays in supply). To my knowledge, Shell is the new dealership oil for BMWs and I...

All decent oil manufacturers will have comparable oils. Like the Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5w-30 is similar to the Fuchs GT1 Pro C3 5w-30 in terms of the specs they meet and the kind of use they are aimed at. Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40 is similar to the Fuchs Supersyn/Supersyn Longlife 5w-40 (depending...

Bit late on this, only just saw it, but Fuchs factory fill a lot of BMWs. Car companies don't make their own oils, they get the oils made by oil companies and then brand it as their own. Cheers Tim

Over to you, but own brand oils are the basic option. Cheers Tim

Yes, 5w-40 synthetic is ideal for it. Cheers Tim

Hi I would say a 10w-50 is likely to be the best option, but it's worth fitting a temp gauge as if the oil stays under about 120C, then a good 10w-40 might be a better option. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx The Nanodrive CFS is, on paper, the best oil available, but the Pro S...

Any idea how hot the oil gets when driven hard? Cheers Tim

Hi Does it burn much oil? If not, I'd use a 5w-30 http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-653-5w-30.aspx Fuchs Pro S, Motul 300V and Red Line are the best options, followed by the Castrol Edge, Mobil ESP, Millers EE and XF, Fuchs GT1 and Shell Helix Ultra Extra. Cheers Tim

Hi As there is only £4 in it, I would say go for the GT1 as it's designed for long term (up to 20k miles) in certain cars. As you are covering a fair few miles, it makes sense to me to use something that will easily cope with the distance. The X-Cess is between the specs of the Supersyn and...

The GT1 meets more up to date specs than the Supersyn, but they aren't a necessity for a Civic. The GT1 has got the XTL technology to improve film strength as well, but other than those couple of things there isn't much in it. Cheers Tim

Probably the best place to try is a bike shop, lots of them do Motul oils and RBF is their most popular brake fluid. Cheers Tim

New Millers Oils CFS Offer Available at Opie Oils - Buy 5 litres of Millers Oils CFS 5w-40 / 10w-50 / 10w-60 - Get 1 litre FREE worth £11.99 The team at Opie Oils and Millers Oils have put together an awesome offer on some of Millers Oils most popular fully synthetic, ester based engine oils...

If you follow this link you'll see the 10w-40s that we do, then over on the right hand side of the screen, under quality click the option for part-synthetic. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx Cheers Tim

A full synthetic offers the best protection and is less likely to burn off than a semi, but a semi-synthetic tends to be the cheaper option. Cheers Tim

It wouldn't be a Friday without some money saving offers from oilman and his team at Opie Oils. We've got 5 litres of Fuchs Fully Synthetic Engine Oil that meets popular manufacture specifications reduced from £34 to only £25, Free 1 litres of selected Shell Helix Engine Oils giving you a saving...

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Glad you like the price :) It's not a top spec oil, but that one is very good for the money. It's not a budget oil, we just hassled Gulf on the price until they gave in. Cheers Tim

Hi A 5w-30 is not wrong, it's just not always the best option. As VTEC engines can burn a fair bit of oil when they are driven hard, a 5w-40 slows the consumption a bit. If it doesn't burn oil (some don't) a 5w-30 is fine anyway, you might just find that it burns a drop with the 5w-30. Cheers Tim

The oils will mix fine, no need to worry about that. The best option if you are looking to squeeze every last bhp out of it is a 0w-20, but that might lead to high oil consumption and possibly extra engine wear. Most Type Rs that we deal with use a 5w-40 for road and track use as it will give...

Hi A 5w-40 is ideal http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Red Line and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XF Longlife, Fuchs GT1 XTL/Supersyn, Gulf Formula G/ULE, Shell Helix and...

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If you are struggling to find the right engine oil for your car, don't forget about our free oil advice. All we need to know is Make: Model: Year: Engine type: Performance modifications: Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc) Any other information that may be relevant: e.g. approx BHP...

It's a fairly basic option and it's likely to burn a drop, but it's a bargain at that price. It's a group III, mineral based synthetic, so fine for road use and a decent oil. Cheers Tim

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Redruth in Cornwall. Cheers Tim

All you can really do is buy from an authorised seller and if you are unsure about the oil that you bought, contact the manufacturer with the batch number on the can. Cheers Tim

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Hi I think you're looking at it in the wrong way. Are you talking about oils for a Type R/performance engine or for a diesel with low emissions on a long life service schedule? The latest VW specs are difficult to meet, but that is due to the emissions/longevity/engine type they cover...

What about the other tests that have been done? All the temps were up and down to suit Millers?

Hi I agree to an extent - a 5w-40 synthetic from a reputable company should be absolutely fine for a road car. There are a few really basic 5w-40s around that aren't exactly what they say they are - one oil company tested a few and found that while they said 5w-40 on the can, when tested, a few...

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I think there is going to be an offer for about 25% off this weekend if you can hold off ordering for a few days. Cheers Tim

The Advantages of Synthetic Oils over Mineral oils Extended oil drain periods Better wear protection and therefore extended engine life Most synthetics give better MPG They flow better when cold and are more thermally stable when hot Surface-active meaning a thin layer of oil on the surfaces...

Hi all, Around this time of year we get quite a few questions about experiencing difficult gearshifts in cold weather, so we thought you might find this useful. Using the incorrect viscosity gear oil in your car can make gear changes very difficult when the gearbox, and oil are cold. This is...

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Hi Walkden is right, a 5w-40 is best for the CTR. 5L will be enough for a service although as they can drink a drop of oil, it might be best to get a little extra for top ups. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers...

Anyone in the need for any oil advice or recommendations? We've now got our End Of Season Sale running, so it's a good time to pay us a visit! cheers oilman

I'd go for the Fuchs Syn MC, a good oil for sensible money. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-990-fuchs-titan-syn-mc-10w-40-high-performance-semi-synthetic-engine-oil-formerly-known-as-fuchs-titan-xtr.aspx It takes just under 6L according to my data. Cheers Tim

Glad to help, there's a lot of rubbish put on forums and we try to make some sense of it. Cheers Tim

You don't really have such a thing as overkill with oil, the better the oil is, the more protection your car gets. Race quality oils in a 1.0L runabout driven by a granny will give more protection than the standard stuff the manufacturer recommends. If you want the best for your Integra, go for...

As far as manufacturer fluids go, the Honda MTF is pretty good, but it's not as good as a top quality aftermarket oil, like the Amsoil MTF or Redline MTL. I know the GM one over here is nothing special at all. The Honda one is made from a modified mineral oil, meaning that it's better than a...

Amsoil are another good brand that you should be able to get hold of, their MTF is very popular for Honda gearboxes, but I'd probably go for Redline as their oils are ester based, making them a step above the Amsoil in quality terms. OEM Honda filters are fine, the most popular we have are the...

The 5w-20 is aimed at the newer Hondas. In yours, it's likely to burn off the 5w-20 at a very high rate (more than a litre per 1000 miles), especially if you like to ue VTEC. The 5w-40 is a much more sensible option for your car and the Redline one is a very good oil. The MTL is ideal. Cheers Tim

Hi Not sure what oils you can get your hands on, but a good 5w-40 in the engine and a 70w-80/75w-80 for the gearbox is ideal. Cheers Tim

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Hi The Pro S 5w-40 should burn off slower than the other grades you mentioned, but the more you use VTEC, the more oil it will burn (usually). It takes just under 5L. Cheers Tim

I'm sure the Fuchs will be fine anyway

That one is a very good oil and really good value for money. Selling lots of it as a cheaper alternative to the Pro S.

I'd go for the Pro S as it's ester based and the Amsoil is a PAO synthetic, so a step below the Pro S. Changing to the 5w-40 should not affect the performance, but should affect the oil consumption. Cheers Tim