Dave17 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I'm keenly aware at this time of year that this is one of the more expensive engine oils, the 5W-40 version sure is! Is it worth the additional expense over some of the cheaper and equally well known brands on my stock TT motor? It's £76 for 6 litres when i could get some good ol' magnatech for almost half the price, opinions welcomed http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-868-motul-300v-power-5w-40-racing-lubricant-for-racing-cars.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I use Silkolene - its a fair bit cheaper than that. Others use even Halfords without any issues. Really depends on what you feel is the right amount to spend on oil and how often. I am not a believer that one oil is significantly better than another for normal day to day driving. Perhaps for Le Mans 24 it would be a different story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 Thanks imi, i was looking at the Silkolene too as it seems to get good reviews here, alot cheaper for 6 litres too...I assume this is what you use: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1146-silkolene-pro-s-5w-40-ester-synthetic-oil-for-high-performance-engines.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I use 15-50 and have used 10-50 too. I wouldnt recommend 5-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradan Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I use 15-50 and have used 10-50 too. I wouldnt recommend 5-40. Does that mean this sticky is wrong??? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=56684 I have just changed to silkolene pro s 5-40 and have 6ltrs sat in the living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Does that mean this sticky is wrong??? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=56684 I have just changed to silkolene pro s 5-40 and have 6ltrs sat in the living room. Nope sticky is fine. 5W should be fine - I mis-read the original post - thanks for pointing it out. I wouldn't recommend 0W, although some member do use this in their car. I personally stick with 10W - car has been using it for the past 6 yrs and generally happy with it. imi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 probly cost less to buy a barrel of it in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradan Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Nope sticky is fine. 5W should be fine - I mis-read the original post - thanks for pointing it out. I wouldn't recommend 0W, although some member do use this in their car. I personally stick with 10W - car has been using it for the past 6 yrs and generally happy with it. imi Pheew, just got to get round to putting it in now. As its started snowing outside prob wont be tomorrow:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Personally for an engine that's stock or just got no cats or similar I think it's very OTT. Any decent fully synthetic is fine. The ester based expensive stuff is really made for engines seeing serious stress and potential oil temps, in a race environment. 5,000 mile or annual changes of a decent branded synthetic should be more than enough. But if it makes you feel good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 For stock cars use what Toyota recommends, the engine was designed to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Personally for an engine that's stock or just got no cats or similar I think it's very OTT. Any decent fully synthetic is fine. The ester based expensive stuff is really made for engines seeing serious stress and potential oil temps, in a race environment. 5,000 mile or annual changes of a decent branded synthetic should be more than enough. But if it makes you feel good? spot on its the reg change is far more important then brand. stock grade my manual says 10w/30. i use 10w/60 shell ultra racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Well, having read the comments here i plumped for Silkolene Pro S which is a huge amount cheaper. I don't trust the Toyota garage a huge amount since they went joyriding in my MR2 a few years ago, so i'd rather give them my own oil than let them use their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Well, having read the comments here i plumped for Silkolene Pro S which is a huge amount cheaper. I don't trust the Toyota garage a huge amount since they went joyriding in my MR2 a few years ago, so i'd rather give them my own oil than let them use their own. OMG, if a garage had been joyriding in my car they would no longer be doing anything on any of my cars ever again I use the Motol 15/50 V300 in my car but thats because I have seen high oil temps and the car is only really used for track days. Before that I used the Silkolene Pro S too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Allegedly the w*nkstain who did it has been dismissed so i'm giving them the benefit of the doubt, and the newish owner of the garage is a family friend. Even so i'm writing down the mileage and giving them a copy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 chris what about a stock NA (with 2nd decat and catback) which will be occasionaly tracked? still overkill do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I wouldn't be spending that on oil for one, that's for sure. It's the sort of stuff I save for something like my Mugen V8. Wouldn't even use it im my serious Skyline engine. Valvoline Syn Power is what that will get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Motul is one of the best oils in the business, you pay for what you get in this world like most things, take a look on there website and see who uses Motul in the racing world, should answer most of your questions. I keep it all in stock as well, 6 litres would be £56.40 inc VAT. I also keep the 8100 series as well which is "normal" synthetic, thats what we normally use in BPU/NA Supra's, thats £42.30 inc VAT. Any questions just ask. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Damn you Paul why didn't you say before i ordered the other stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Damn you Paul why didn't you say before i ordered the other stuff! You know now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) £42.30 for 6 litres of the 8100 series im asuming? just out of curiousity can you get barrels of this stuff? Edited January 5, 2010 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 £42.30 for 6 litres of the 8100 series im asuming? just out of curiousity can you get barrels of this stuff? Yes, 60 and 204 litres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 For stock cars use what Toyota recommends, the engine was designed to use it. All toyota recommend is a basic visocisty and spec. This is the minimum to be used on an engine, anything quality wise up from there is a bonus and down to the owner. Cheers Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Motul is one of the best oils in the business, you pay for what you get in this world like most things, take a look on there website and see who uses Motul in the racing world, should answer most of your questions. I keep it all in stock as well, 6 litres would be £56.40 inc VAT. I also keep the 8100 series as well which is "normal" synthetic, thats what we normally use in BPU/NA Supra's, thats £42.30 inc VAT. Any questions just ask. Ta Blimey Paul, thats some cheap 300v? I might start buying it off you at that price! To the OP. The 300v is great stuff but compared to their competitors are generally over priced. Cheers Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Blimey Paul, thats some cheap 300v? I might start buying it off you at that price! To the OP. The 300v is great stuff but compared to their competitors are generally over priced. Cheers Guy Dont tell him that he will put the price up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulj1 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I've been using Millers CFS10w60 for 18 months now and it seems to be best I've tried and I don't think price is too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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