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27-11-2005, 07:10 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2005
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People,
Dont want to get into a which oil is best argument BUT I have just bought a series 3 xr6 which is due for a service. What oil does everybody use. All opinions welcome. Cheers, Snoz |
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27-11-2005, 07:28 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,861
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Hey mate ,based on your post count - welcome to the forums!
I have an AU2 XR6 and i use Shell Helix Ultra. Ive tried afew other oils in it and this one just seems to "feel" the best. James |
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27-11-2005, 08:37 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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i dont know which is best, but i use the ford recomended stuff super 1030 gf2 seems ok (api/cf sae 10-30ilsac gf2)
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27-11-2005, 08:59 PM
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Adam.
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Garfield, Victoria
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i run castrol magnatec in mine..
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27-11-2005, 09:49 PM
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
Posts: 22,918
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Penrite in the correct grade for the vehicle.
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27-11-2005, 09:54 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 299
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snozzau,
do you do your own service? and do you change the oil filter at the same time? (you should do) do you drive close to red line when you thrash it or just drive hard but not rev it right out? How many ks between services? If you drive hard close to redline a lot, I'd definately suggest any of the full synthetic oils... If not, then a semi-synth 10W/30 like pennzoil changed every 5000ks and oil filter should be good... and all but stop your engine from wearing... |
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27-11-2005, 10:16 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,490
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Castrol Magnatec
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27-11-2005, 10:34 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 24
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Fauxpas,
In answer to your questions, yes I do my own services,oil and filter every 5000kms. Dont drive near redline very often Is 10w/30 the right grade,I thought it was 20w/30 |
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27-11-2005, 10:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
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10/30
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28-11-2005, 11:46 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,761
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Mobile fully syn 10/30. best oil on the shelf and most expensive
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28-11-2005, 11:54 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 299
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For economy (and yes, it works, I tried once) they have been using 10W/30 since at least AU... The trade off is that you get better fuel figures at the bowser, but you can't get 10W/30 in a $9.99 brand oil... so you'll always be paying $20+ per bottle. I still go with recommended weight, even after warranty... They built the motor... they know better than me... |
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28-11-2005, 07:54 PM
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Flat floor shifter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: swappers xing
Posts: 504
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Castrol magnatec for me. Tried a few others but they always drop my oil pressure on hot days.
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28-11-2005, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast
Posts: 1,250
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Mobil 1 pricey but very very good.
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30-11-2005, 08:47 AM
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Mobil 1 10/30 this time $80.00 5 lt
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30-11-2005, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide SA
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I run Penrite HPR 5
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30-11-2005, 01:30 PM
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Isnt that like a 20/50 racing oil |
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First XR-Which Oil??????
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