Oil advice and recommendations here!!

oilman · 11-02-2005, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasterbaby

I take it then that this Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL 0w-30 (VW502.00 505.00 503.01)
Is the oil i should use for best protection for my remapped Occy VRS, which will be changed every 6 months, or 5000 miles? I have changed my order in the group buy from the LL version as i am not going to run variable servicing.

Spot on

Cheers

Guy.

bully · 11-02-2005, 17:03

i checked my oil today and it appears to have a creamy lookin substance on the dipstick i wiped it off and put the dipstick back in and puled it out again and some more was on there it doesn,t appear to be in the oil just 3/4 up the dipstick.it coudnt be head gasket could it?i have 20,000 miles on the clock and changed the oil about 5000 miles ago with fully syn as its been remapped its a octy vrs.thankyou all for any help

oilman · 11-02-2005, 17:06

More than likely condensation. My 15 month old RX8 suffers from it this time of year as I only do 5 miles to work and it never really gets up to temp.

Cheers
Simon

Nortones2 · 24-02-2005, 22:43

Simon: would you object if i were to pass this useful nugget on to Freds TDI site? There is much interest (not to mention waffle) over the VAG oils!

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilman

Most definately part of the reason. VAG are hot on quality control and are much more advanced than most OEM's when it comes to oils. All their oils are developed in partnership with Fuchs who are about to release oils meeting the new VW 504.00 and 507.00 which will replace and consolidate the number of codes, making selection easier.

See the consolidation into one all embracing product attached to this post (available soon in the UK but date TBA).

Cheers
Simon

oilman · 25-02-2005, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nortones2

Simon: would you object if i were to pass this useful nugget on to Freds TDI site? There is much interest (not to mention waffle) over the VAG oils!

Sure.

Whats the site address?? I will pop over and have a look.

Cheers

Simon.

Nortones2 · 25-02-2005, 11:35

Simon: this is the link - http://forums.tdiclub.com/ubbthreads.php?Cat=&C=2. The board to see first is Fuels and Lubricants, esp. the 504 and 507 thread. Happy for you to post the info, after all you found it!

John

Puddenchucker · 02-03-2005, 11:07

Oilman,

This is a general question about the W viscosity of oil at cold temps.

I'm currently in an argument with someone who claims that a OW-30 oil (specifically Castrol SLX) is 'too thin when starting from cold.' Now I know this is rubbish, as the oil will be much thinner (lower viscosity) at normal engine operating temp of approx 90C. And, that one of the major advantages of 0W oils is that they are thin (relatively speaking) to quickly and easily flow around the engine when starting from cold, thus providing better lubrication than a thicker oil.
With this in mind do you have any data on the viscosities of the following grades of oils at 0C?

0W-30 Full Synthetic
5W-30 Semi Synthetic
10W-30 Mineral

The only data I can find on the internet is for 40C & 100C.

Thanks
Pud

oilman · 02-03-2005, 12:59

Pud,

It all depends on the engine. Most VAG engines produced in the last 10-15yrs are quite happy with a 0w.

A 0w will provide better cold start protection then a 5w and 10w.

In reality for cold start protection outside of the arctic circle you do not need anything lower then a 5w, as these will puor to around -25 a 0w will pour down to -30.

The reason VAG use the 0w-30 is for variable service and to help meet mpg and emission standards.

Have a look on my site http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm and see if you can find the information you are looking for.

Cheers

Guy.

vRS97 · 16-03-2005, 17:04

At the risk of asking a stupid question...............

I'm in my second week of ownership of a Fabia vRS and am checking the engine oil tomorrow morning. Should I:

a) be checking the oil with the engine cold; or
b) check after getting the temperature up to operating temperature, turning the car off and letting the oil settle for a couple of minutes

Cheers,

JT

oilman · 17-03-2005, 11:22

Check when the engine is cold, its the best way to get a true reading.

Cheers

Guy.

stan_deezy · 17-03-2005, 11:26

I thought I had quite handle on oil specs etc.......

just shows you how wrong you can be!

Anyway, got the Octy MOTTED this morning and a Trafpol Volvo T5 was getting motted before me so I had a sneaky look under the bonnet and spotted this sticker:

"Use only Constab PS Oil in this vehicle" ??????

So as well as being chipped and tweaked the trafpol use different oils from us mere mortals......or is it just rebranded fully synth?

cheers

oilman · 17-03-2005, 12:00

I have to be honest, I have not heard of Constab PS.

Any idea of grade etc??

Cheers

Guy.

stan_deezy · 17-03-2005, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilman

I have to be honest, I have not heard of Constab PS.

Any idea of grade etc??

Cheers

Guy.

Nope: the tester was just getting to the end of that part of the test and shut the bonnet (don't he was overly happy at me sneaking a peek, although there wasn't anything to see that was obvious!).

The label did catch my eye though because I'd been reading this thread last night as I'm about to start my own servicing..car out of warranty, tightening my belt and not paying through the nose for an oil change at Skoda etc.

Maybe I misread it......It definitely said Constab P.S but maybe the P.S had IS removed?

Would love to know what oil it is though?

Spanner · 17-03-2005, 18:56

How well do oils store? The next service will be due in a few months, but i'm sure if i left it, it would be too late to buy it cheap! Would it pick up too much moisture, condensation?

Moose · 17-03-2005, 20:29

Spanner, just so you know, the cheapest I found oil round here was in Redhill, Frenches Autos the company is called. I found them on the Millers Oils website.

oilman · 18-03-2005, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spanner

How well do oils store? The next service will be due in a few months, but i'm sure if i left it, it would be too late to buy it cheap! Would it pick up too much moisture, condensation?

If the oil is on the shelf, sealed youve got a few years, if the seal is broken you are looking at 1 year.

Cheers

Guy.

Spanner · 19-03-2005, 09:25

Thanks both for the info.

sdmegawuk · 19-03-2005, 09:37

I've got a load of Silkolene turbo oil to put in my Octy RS. After reading this i'm unsure whether it's going to be ok in it. Can anyone help please? it's 15/40. I thought it would be ok as it say's for fast road and performance use especially on turbo charged engines. I use it in our EVO rally car and it's great. Will it be ok in the Octy. I'm on fixed service schedule and change the oil myself every 5000 miles.

Cheers
Si

Puddenchucker · 19-03-2005, 18:49

What (in simple terms) is the difference between an oil rated as ACEA A1 and one rated ACEA A3, assuming they are both the same viscosity & type?

And what would happen if you were to put an ACEA A1 rated oil in an engine that required ACEA A3?

Thanks
Pud

***DGW*** · 19-03-2005, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdmegawuk

I've got a load of Silkolene turbo oil to put in my Octy RS. After reading this i'm unsure whether it's going to be ok in it. Can anyone help please? it's 15/40. I thought it would be ok as it say's for fast road and performance use especially on turbo charged engines. I use it in our EVO rally car and it's great. Will it be ok in the Octy. I'm on fixed service schedule and change the oil myself every 5000 miles.

Cheers
Si

It will be OK ifit meets any one of specs VW 500 00, 502 00, 501 01 or ACEA A2. Do you have any particular reason for not using the factory fill spec VW 503 00 fully synthetic 0W-30 oil?

11-02-2005, 17:03	#22
bully Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: suffolk Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	oil man [help] i checked my oil today and it appears to have a creamy lookin substance on the dipstick i wiped it off and put the dipstick back in and puled it out again and some more was on there it doesn,t appear to be in the oil just 3/4 up the dipstick.it coudnt be head gasket could it?i have 20,000 miles on the clock and changed the oil about 5000 miles ago with fully syn as its been remapped its a octy vrs.thankyou all for any help __________________

02-03-2005, 11:07	#27
Puddenchucker Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lost Posts: 254 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oilman, This is a general question about the W viscosity of oil at cold temps. I'm currently in an argument with someone who claims that a OW-30 oil (specifically Castrol SLX) is 'too thin when starting from cold.' Now I know this is rubbish, as the oil will be much thinner (lower viscosity) at normal engine operating temp of approx 90C. And, that one of the major advantages of 0W oils is that they are thin (relatively speaking) to quickly and easily flow around the engine when starting from cold, thus providing better lubrication than a thicker oil. With this in mind do you have any data on the viscosities of the following grades of oils at 0C? 0W-30 Full Synthetic 5W-30 Semi Synthetic 10W-30 Mineral The only data I can find on the internet is for 40C & 100C. Thanks Pud __________________ I drink to forget. But I've forgotten why I started drinking, so it must be working.

17-03-2005, 11:26	#31
stan_deezy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 888 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oil Types I thought I had quite handle on oil specs etc....... just shows you how wrong you can be! Anyway, got the Octy MOTTED this morning and a Trafpol Volvo T5 was getting motted before me so I had a sneaky look under the bonnet and spotted this sticker: "Use only Constab PS Oil in this vehicle" ?????? So as well as being chipped and tweaked the trafpol use different oils from us mere mortals......or is it just rebranded fully synth? cheers __________________ Work is the misery of the drinking classes

17-03-2005, 18:56	#34
Spanner Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mid Beds Posts: 416 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	How well do oils store? The next service will be due in a few months, but i'm sure if i left it, it would be too late to buy it cheap! Would it pick up too much moisture, condensation? __________________ Fabia vRS forunner to the Bentley Continental GT Briskoda - Skoda's illegitimate family Mods: Superchip, K&N filter, Eibach springs, FSD dampers, black front grille,

17-03-2005, 20:29	#35
Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,952 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Spanner, just so you know, the cheapest I found oil round here was in Redhill, Frenches Autos the company is called. I found them on the Millers Oils website. __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

11-02-2005, 17:06	#23
oilman Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 390 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 13 Posts	More than likely condensation. My 15 month old RX8 suffers from it this time of year as I only do 5 miles to work and it never really gets up to temp. Cheers Simon

25-02-2005, 11:35	#26
Nortones2 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 14 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Simon: this is the link - http://forums.tdiclub.com/ubbthreads.php?Cat=&C=2. The board to see first is Fuels and Lubricants, esp. the 504 and 507 thread. Happy for you to post the info, after all you found it! John

02-03-2005, 12:59	#28
oilman Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 390 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 13 Posts	Pud, It all depends on the engine. Most VAG engines produced in the last 10-15yrs are quite happy with a 0w. A 0w will provide better cold start protection then a 5w and 10w. In reality for cold start protection outside of the arctic circle you do not need anything lower then a 5w, as these will puor to around -25 a 0w will pour down to -30. The reason VAG use the 0w-30 is for variable service and to help meet mpg and emission standards. Have a look on my site http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm and see if you can find the information you are looking for. Cheers Guy.

16-03-2005, 17:04	#29
vRS97 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South East UK Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	At the risk of asking a stupid question............... I'm in my second week of ownership of a Fabia vRS and am checking the engine oil tomorrow morning. Should I: a) be checking the oil with the engine cold; or b) check after getting the temperature up to operating temperature, turning the car off and letting the oil settle for a couple of minutes Cheers, JT

17-03-2005, 11:22	#30
oilman Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 390 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 13 Posts	Check when the engine is cold, its the best way to get a true reading. Cheers Guy.

17-03-2005, 12:00	#32
oilman Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 390 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 13 Posts	I have to be honest, I have not heard of Constab PS. Any idea of grade etc?? Cheers Guy.

19-03-2005, 09:25	#37
Spanner Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mid Beds Posts: 416 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks both for the info. __________________ Fabia vRS forunner to the Bentley Continental GT Briskoda - Skoda's illegitimate family Mods: Superchip, K&N filter, Eibach springs, FSD dampers, black front grille,

19-03-2005, 09:37	#38
sdmegawuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Ireland/Cumbria Posts: 217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got a load of Silkolene turbo oil to put in my Octy RS. After reading this i'm unsure whether it's going to be ok in it. Can anyone help please? it's 15/40. I thought it would be ok as it say's for fast road and performance use especially on turbo charged engines. I use it in our EVO rally car and it's great. Will it be ok in the Octy. I'm on fixed service schedule and change the oil myself every 5000 miles. Cheers Si

19-03-2005, 18:49	#39
Puddenchucker Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lost Posts: 254 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What (in simple terms) is the difference between an oil rated as ACEA A1 and one rated ACEA A3, assuming they are both the same viscosity & type? And what would happen if you were to put an ACEA A1 rated oil in an engine that required ACEA A3? Thanks Pud __________________ I drink to forget. But I've forgotten why I started drinking, so it must be working.

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