Oil

Fleckers · 19th November 2007, 12:56

the V8 is in need of its 3000 oil change, its got 27k on the clock, what oil do people use / recommend ?

cheers

pmessling · 19th November 2007, 15:37

when ever mine is done at smc they use x power

MartinW · 19th November 2007, 16:59

I thought it was a 5k mile service interval and I think the US always go with 10W30 in these engines. Doing it that frequently a semi-synth will be more than adequate.

Fleckers · 19th November 2007, 18:32

i have always changed the oil on all my cars & SWMBO at 3k, maybe a bit excessive but keeps me happy

thanks for the reply

MartinW · 19th November 2007, 22:32

Frankly, with today's oils, 3k oil changes is a complete waste of money and probably doing more harm to the engine. I still don't understand why the US pursue such short oil change intervals, it isn't necessary!

It's not just the oil and additive chemistry that's improved, petrol engines burn much cleaner now than they ever did.

gf350 · 20th November 2007, 19:31

This guy knows his oil:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/

They are calling him doctor oil on pistonheads, heres one of the discussions on oil here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...3&t=237642&i=0

Theres a lot more to it than I thought!

I've read through some of it and it seems if you use a rubbish oil, 3k changes looks like a good idea as it breaks down quickly.
If you use a good quality fully synthetic then it will last longer, although not all quality synthetics are equal.
I've emailed him to see what he recommends for the 260 engine and diff.

MartinW · 20th November 2007, 19:47

Opie Oils promote their products on a number of forums.

gf350 · 20th November 2007, 19:55

He seems to know what he's talking about though, or explains it better than most.
I'll post up his recomendations for opinions if/when he gets back to me for info.
I'd imagine he will recommend some sort of Silkoline oil.
I'm interested to see what he says for the diff.
My TVR had the same diff and the place I took it to would only use the oil Holden recommend, they used to get it from Australia.
Problem is theres so much marketing guff with this sort of thing and they all claim to be the best one.
I guess it just comes down to which one sounds the most credable.

black olive · 21st November 2007, 07:02

the diff needs Castrol SAF-XJ

empsburna · 21st November 2007, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinW

Opie Oils promote their products on a number of forums.

Simon & Guy do know thier stuff.

19th November 2007, 12:56	#1
Fleckers Avid contributor MG ZT-T V8 SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: kent Posts: 204 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oil the V8 is in need of its 3000 oil change, its got 27k on the clock, what oil do people use / recommend ? cheers

19th November 2007, 15:37	#2
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20th November 2007, 19:55	#8
gf350 Newbie MG ZT 260 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hitchin Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	He seems to know what he's talking about though, or explains it better than most. I'll post up his recomendations for opinions if/when he gets back to me for info. I'd imagine he will recommend some sort of Silkoline oil. I'm interested to see what he says for the diff. My TVR had the same diff and the place I took it to would only use the oil Holden recommend, they used to get it from Australia. Problem is theres so much marketing guff with this sort of thing and they all claim to be the best one. I guess it just comes down to which one sounds the most credable. Last edited by gf350; 20th November 2007 at 21:56..

21st November 2007, 07:02	#9
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	the diff needs Castrol SAF-XJ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

19th November 2007, 16:59	#3
MartinW Newbie MG TF LE500 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I thought it was a 5k mile service interval and I think the US always go with 10W30 in these engines. Doing it that frequently a semi-synth will be more than adequate.

19th November 2007, 18:32	#4
Fleckers Avid contributor MG ZT-T V8 SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: kent Posts: 204 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have always changed the oil on all my cars & SWMBO at 3k, maybe a bit excessive but keeps me happy thanks for the reply

19th November 2007, 22:32	#5
MartinW Newbie MG TF LE500 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Frankly, with today's oils, 3k oil changes is a complete waste of money and probably doing more harm to the engine. I still don't understand why the US pursue such short oil change intervals, it isn't necessary! It's not just the oil and additive chemistry that's improved, petrol engines burn much cleaner now than they ever did.

20th November 2007, 19:31	#6
gf350 Newbie MG ZT 260 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hitchin Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This guy knows his oil: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/ They are calling him doctor oil on pistonheads, heres one of the discussions on oil here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...3&t=237642&i=0 Theres a lot more to it than I thought! I've read through some of it and it seems if you use a rubbish oil, 3k changes looks like a good idea as it breaks down quickly. If you use a good quality fully synthetic then it will last longer, although not all quality synthetics are equal. I've emailed him to see what he recommends for the 260 engine and diff.

20th November 2007, 19:47	#7
MartinW Newbie MG TF LE500 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Opie Oils promote their products on a number of forums.