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 whibley
Junior User  Location: rugeley Registered: 27 Feb 2011 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
Post #1
I've been recommended by opie oils for 10w 50 to put in my 6 its just coming to 100,000 miles and its currently got 5w 40 fully synthetic. Shall I stick with what I've got or go by opie's recommendation or put 10w 40 like atandard Any advice will be great thanks jase |
 Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 09:52
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #2
I use it, Or more specifically 10w50 fuchs that they sell. If I look at my cam lobes from the oil filler cap they are smooth as a baby's ass and its done 113k now. So yes I would recommend it. Been using it for 20k+ now and done three changes with it. ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 09:55
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smegal
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #3
eliotrw wrote: I use it, Or more specifically 10w50 fuchs that they sell. If I look at my cam lobes from the oil filler cap they are smooth as a baby's ass and its done 113k now. So yes I would recommend it. Been using it for 20k+ now and done three changes with it. Me too. ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 10:00
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whibley
Junior User Location: rugeley Registered: 27 Feb 2011 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
Post #4
I take it that's fully synth not sure if there is a option Cheers |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 10:09
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Yeah  ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 10:23
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monty-69
Senior User  Location: Colne Registered: 02 Jul 2006 Posts: 790 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Peugeot knows best |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 10:37
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #7
You don't mention if its road or track, sensible or hard driving? If its the former, stick with what you have, if you load the engine hard and subject the oil to more load and higher temperatures, go for the 10W50, its all about the circumstances.________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 10:40
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #8
monty-69 wrote: Peugeot knows best Very true, and 10w40 will be fine. However, for fast road/track work I would suggest a 10w50 for a bit better protection at the higher temperatures that the lubricating oil will see.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 10:42
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whibley
Junior User Location: rugeley Registered: 27 Feb 2011 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Its a road car with odd track day once or twice a year. I also drive it hard when I have chance to and I like service it every 6000 miles Thanks for the replies much appreciated |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 10:55
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #10
whibley wrote: Its a road car with odd track day once or twice a year. I also drive it hard when I have chance to and I like service it every 6000 miles Thanks for the replies much appreciated In that case 10w50 is my recommendation. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 10:59
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whibley
Junior User Location: rugeley Registered: 27 Feb 2011 Posts: 56 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Sorted then thanks |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 11:06
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #12
As Stan says if you going to drive it hard its worth getting for the piece of mind.Which is why i use it. The car is warmed up but once its warm thats about as kind as it gets  ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 11:08
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #13
I like running mine with 10W50 It's what I had when I was SC. I found that it used 5W40 whereas it doesn't use any 10W50.________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 11:09
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Thats a good poiny too, I find between 6k oil changes it prbably only uses about 0.4/0.5ml________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 11:10
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #15
Thats a good poiny too, I find between 6k oil changes it prbably only uses about 0.4/0.5l________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 11:10
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coskev
Seasoned Pro  Location: Oswestry Registered: 01 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,132 Status: Offline |
Post #16
Put millers 5w50 fully synth in mine last change ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 11:20
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #17
coskev wrote: Put millers 5w50 fully synth in mine last change Sounds like best of both to me! ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 11:33
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ash
Six Addict  Location: Chelmsford Registered: 25 Mar 2003 Posts: 7,520 Status: Offline |
Post #18
I only use Millers 10w60 fully synthetic in the race car and that spends most of its life above 7k. |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 13:04
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #19
quote: eliotrw wrote: Sounds like best of both to me! No, that's the 0w-50 I've got in mine  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 14:11
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #20
ash wrote: I only use Millers 10w60 fully synthetic in the race car and that spends most of its life above 7k. Well, that's a pretty good test right there then... Is that with the forged lump though Ash or standard? ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 15:25
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