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gti6dave

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Post #1
Just wondering what engine oil you supercharged boys are using? Or do you all use the royal purple?

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 01:19
allesclar

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i did at first.

but 1k miles ago i changed it to Castrol Mobil 1 MS 15W50. I notice the temperature change abit more fluctuantly, but still the same temperatures as before Smile

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 01:26
berger

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I'm using Millers 10/50 Fully Synth in my low boost.

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 01:33
smegal

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Silkolene/fuchs pro S 10W50. I got mine from here Sign up as a member (just click pug306 or something) and you'll get a discount.

DO NOT GET RIPPED OFF WITH ROYAL PURPLE LIKE I DID!

[edit]They also sell Pro R too. Same price as the Pro S

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 02:12
chrisd306

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im using silolene pro r red racing oil 15-50, its like 42 plus vat for 5 litres, i did run purple royal for 2 oil changes but this seams as good

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 01:46
spiky

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700, 800 BHP cossie guys use PRO R, what does that tell you Smile

Pro s is actually fine

no need to to pay for anything more really

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 02:20
simonjames

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im using royal purple

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 02:21
smegal

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simonjames wrote:
im using royal purple


You're richer than me then. The miles I do means that I really don't want to be getting raped for £120 for oil changes twice a year.

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 02:24
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LOL

i got a good deal on it engines full (up to max not to the top) of it and i have enough for another change so thats me for the next 12 months

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 02:27
smegal

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simonjames wrote:
LOL

i got a good deal on it engines full (up to max not to the top) of it and i have enough for another change so thats me for the next 12 months


Fair doos.

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 02:29
chrisd306

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spiky wrote:
700, 800 BHP cossie guys use PRO R, what does that tell you Smile

Pro s is actually fine

no need to to pay for anything more really


pro s good for 400bhp?

the guy i get my oil from does rally prep thats what they use in rally cars so thats why i use it as its good so less problems, i used cheaper oil and i run a set of shells, so not taking anychances, last time i got royal purple was only bout 70quid from a stockist in edinburgh for 6 litres

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 03:09
smegal

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chrisd306 wrote:
spiky wrote:
700, 800 BHP cossie guys use PRO R, what does that tell you Smile

Pro s is actually fine

no need to to pay for anything more really


pro s good for 400bhp?

the guy i get my oil from does rally prep thats what they use in rally cars so thats why i use it as its good so less problems, i used cheaper oil and i run a set of shells, so not taking anychances, last time i got royal purple was only bout 70quid from a stockist in edinburgh for 6 litres


If RP was that cheap I'd use it but lynx are selling it for £20 a litre. (although it isn't quite a litre)

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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 03:13
lotek

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touring car spares are selling royal purple oil for 10 quid a litre at the moment Yes

get in there quick!!!
Posted 13th Nov 2010 at 01:03
gti6dave

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lotek wrote:
touring car spares are selling royal purple oil for 10 quid a litre at the moment Yes

get in there quick!!!


i take it you have to ring up to order from them

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Posted 13th Nov 2010 at 01:18
rich_w

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lotek wrote:
touring car spares are selling royal purple oil for 10 quid a litre at the moment Yes

get in there quick!!!



That's really cheap - but it's the wrong viscosity.

You want the 20W50 Smile

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Posted 13th Nov 2010 at 01:31
monty-69

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Why do you use thicker oil? Wouldnt it be better to keep the oil at the right temp and use a good standard grade oil that doesnt break down?
Posted 13th Nov 2010 at 01:41
rich_w

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monty-69 wrote:
Why do you use thicker oil? Wouldnt it be better to keep the oil at the right temp and use a good standard grade oil that doesnt break down?



We use a thicker oil because it offers a higher film strength.

The film strength is the most important thing, as it's what prevents metal and metal touching.

IMO, the OEM stuff (Total Quartz) isn't upto the job on the S/C'd engines. I spun a big-end when using it, and it was caused becuase there wasn't enough film strength.

I know Royal Purple is expensive, but I swear by it. I've never had an oil / lubrication related problem on all the engines i've used it in.

Also the fact it's on Touring Car Spares indicates it's use - although you can't buy it in Halfords, it's widely used in motorsport as it's superior to most other oils.

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Posted 13th Nov 2010 at 01:50
monty-69

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Just asked as ive had lifters tap on some motors when using thicker oil. Suppose the thicker oil will resist getting squeezed out of the bearings under the increased load. Hmm
Posted 13th Nov 2010 at 02:01
lee_gti6

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I'm running with the Royal Purple and the last oil change i did i got 12 bottles for £123.80 all in.
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Posted 14th Nov 2010 at 20:53
chris with a pug

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Just been having a look on line and its $9 a quart from the states. Might be worth looking into.
Posted 14th Nov 2010 at 21:48
mabgti

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Post #21
rich deffinately knows his stuff..

but i swear by silkolene pro 10w50.. used in all our engines.

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