Normal operating temp is OK.
PRO S is very temperature stable and can be used for prolonged periods up to 130 degC!
Cheers
Simon
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Normal operating temp is OK.
PRO S is very temperature stable and can be used for prolonged periods up to 130 degC!
Cheers
Simon
Cheers!
Do you know the temp that it starts lubricating 'properly' though? :)
Hi there,
do you have any transmission oils suitable for use in clutch type LSD's? the manufacturer sells their own 80W-140 API GL-5 oil, but thats in japan, and I'm not:( have you got anything with that or similar spec?
We have the Fuchs Titan Gear hyp 85w-140 which meets the GL5 spec. E-mail me for prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt_T
Cheers
Simon.
It will start lubricating fine at start up but to give it some welly just wait untill the engine is up to normall temp and it will be ready for a pasting. :whip:Quote:
Originally Posted by jonboy
Cheers.
Would that be the justification behind Amsoils claimed 25k intervals, or is that just a case of "American optomism"?Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
Billy.
It is not impossible for an oil to run for 25000 miles but would you do it?
You see it's probably ok in a stock car with no extreme use but in a car used for drifting, track days and spirited driving, I wouldn't recommend it.
Nissan Micra maybe but 200sx, I think not.
Cheers
Simon
I need to be getting some oil in the group buy. I need 5 litres-ish for my mildly tuned S14 (will be running aroung 270bhp) which is mainly driven VERY hard and another 5 litres-ish for my completely standard S12 (1.8 8valve turbo 140bhp) which is my runabout and is used for short journeys etc. It still gets a bit of stick though. Can you give me any idea which of your oils would be the best. Don't ask me what I use now as I can't remember whats in there at the moment as I keep changing on peoples advice. If you could get me a price (maybe via PM) too that would be good. I am going to be the Kent/Surrey dude for the group buy so delivery will be to me. Many thanks.
James
BTW: my postcode is BR2 0LX :thumbs:
Hi Oilman :wave:
Oil turned up next day as promised for which I thank you very much indeedy :)
One point though, I had to collect it from Amtrak as I wasnt in when they delivered. When they asked me what I was expecting and I said "Oil" they freaked out and said they weren't supposed to carry that :eek:
EVen though it was labelled from "opie oils" :rolleyes::D
Quote:
Originally Posted by arry
Yer I had a big row with DHL at work as I have to send oil samples from engines on test to a lab in Wales and they started freaking out that it was hazardous :rolleyes:
Engine oil has a flash point in excess of 200C so is not classed as hazardous unless its being transported by air ;)
I've been running the Silkolein Pro S for a week now and wow! No more VVT rattle :D
Hello oilman ive got a s14a 1998 and do standard day to day driving i have an induction kit and will have a performance zorst. Please can email me some prices for oil engine and transmission
cheers jamie
jjdlennon1974@yahoo.co.uk
Mail sent chap. :thumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by jamiesx
We have had this trouble as well, we find if you describe the oil as lubricant they dont tend to question it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nismo Mark
Cheers
Guy.
Hello mate, what sort of oil would you reccommend for my mildly tuned (250hp) R32 skyline??
its used every couple of days or so, and every 2 weeks or so gets a bit of a beating at drift days...
also how frequenty would you change the oil??
Many thanks
Jason :)
Jason,Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason
For you skyline, go for the Silkolene Pro S 10w-50 ester based full sytnetic. Esters assist the additive pack in a motor oil formulation because they are surface-active (electrostatically attracted to metal surfaces), so they help to reduce wear and friction.
They are fluid at very low temperatures and at high temperatures they are very chemically stable and have low volatility (don’t evaporate away).
They also help to prevent hardening and cracking of oil seals at high temperatures making them ideal for tuned engines used in anger on those drift days. :thumbs:
E-mail me for prices.
Cheers
Guy.
Hi,
What would you recommend for me? Running about 270bhp (or will be shortly), currently on Castrol RS 10w60 but I think it's a little too thick? Only ever gets down to about 2bar when it's hot. Not used on track at the moment.
Ta
I agree the RS 10w-60 is a bit too thick, also it is just a hydrocracked mineral oil and not a synethetic in the true sense of the word. I would suggest the Silkolene Pro S 10w-50. This oil is being used by quite a few 200SX's now. Another option would be Mobil 1 15w-50 as this is a top PAO synethic.Quote:
Originally Posted by voodoo_melon
Cheers
Guy.
Hi Simon.
I'm as above but I do drifting and track driving, would it be worth dropping to the 5W silkolene? Cheers
Hi simon due for an oil change soom if it's poss could you send a price list I beleive you recommened 5w40 for my car email address is andypat4@hotmail.com
110'000
performance zorst
induction kit
running std turbo
cheers andy
The 5w will cope fine with drifting but we do recomend the 10w-50 for this activity as the revs are bouncing of the limiter, just to give you extra protection against this really.Quote:
Originally Posted by twinturboch
Cheers
Simon.
So I should stick with 10W? Will the same stuff be fine in my bog standard S12? Many thanks.
James
BTW: I'm doing part of the group buy and was wondering if you could give me a price on the following:
Silkolene Pro S 5W/40 4 tubs x 5 litres Total 20 litres
Silkolene Syn S 75W/90 9 bottles x 1 litre Total 9 litres
Silkolene Pro S 10W/50 4 tubs x 5 litres Total 20 litres
Cheers again
ADVANCE NOTICE
Just a note to let you all know that we have Supplier increases on Silkolene PRO S and PRO R effective 1st November.
For those of you thinking of ordering, October would be a smart move as the increase will be around £1.00 per litre.
All orders made for October delivery will not be affected.
Cheers
Simon/Guy
Could you PM me a price list please oilman.
Thanks
£5 bottle is a large increase, but still makes it cheaper than the £30 for 4L that **most** oils cost.Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
When do I have to order by to keep the "old" prices?
Order by 22nd October OK ?? I'll get another North West Group buy sorted :nod:
Anyone intrested in that GB see link in Sig.
Your not kidding, %age wise thats huge :furious: How can the supplier justify such a massive price increase? Looks like your post in the "how are we doing" thread of 9/10 on price should now be 5/10 Kev :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by SM
It's annoying that a lot of peeps have Silkolene swilling around in their engines with the recommendation of not going back to conventional synth. I now have Silkolene in all 3 cars but if it means double changing the oil again and going back to Valvolene synth that's what I will do.
I am now wishing I had never bothered :rolleyes:
Pete,
I'm sorry to hear that and I'm not defending the increase but the new price still represents extremely good value against comparative oils, it's 30% cheaper than Redline, Royal Purple, Mobil and Castrol performance products which makes it somewhat of a bargain considering how good it is.
The oil is good for much longer drain periods so if you do the numbers you'll see that the costs are comparative to inferior oils that need changing twice or three times as much.
We will of course treat group buys as favorably as we can and therefore it is unlikely that you'll see the full increases on this basis as we can play with the numbers a bit more.
I can assure you that we will always do the best we can for you all ;)
Cheers
Simon
Drop me an email and I'll send it.Quote:
Originally Posted by hamshank
Cheers
Simon
No problems - my advice is stock up.Quote:
Originally Posted by SM
Cheers
Simon
oilman, since i'm hoping to get into the NW group buy that's going on..
Make: Nissan
Model: 200sx S13
Year: 1994
Engine Size: 1800
Engine type: CA18DET
Mods: air filter/exhaust/fmic/boost valve/t28/stg2chip aiming for ~270bhp
type of driving: motorway/traffic / occasional track days (hopefully)
current oil: 10w-40 as recommended by my garage, god knows what brand, i've been running different oils after the bottom end was rebuilt and then broken in and moved through them :)
oh and for a friend..
Make: Honda
Model: Civic CRX
Year: 1990
Engine Size: 1600
Engine type: B16A
Mods: airfilter/exhaust so far, ~150bhp
type of driving: much the same as me, he's hoping for some track day action as well.
and his current oil, i have no idea i'm afraid..
Hello again Simon :wave:
Oil advice for a 1992 (K) Mini Mayfair 1275 4 Speed Please :thumbs:
Standard, will be first service by me, 26,000miles only ever done, probably doesnt need it but I want to make sure :D
For your 200 SX we recomend the Silkolene Pro S range. either the 10w-50 or 5w-40.Quote:
Originally Posted by alanjuggler
For the Civic, he has a choice, he can go for a semi synthetic around the grade of 10w-40. Or the better option would be to go for a 5w-40 full synthetic. Again if he wants best resulsts the Silkolene Pro S 5w-40 would be top option.
Cheers
Guy.
For the Mini I would suggest a good quality mineral oil. Around the 15w-50 grade and change it on a regular basis due to the gearbox being fed from the engine. As the oil has to deal with the loads on the gear teeth it is more prone to shearing down. The alternative is the Silkolene Pro R 15w-50, however we tend to recomend this to modified and tracked minis as the ester is great at dealing with the loads on the gears.Quote:
Originally Posted by SM
Cheers
Guy.
Hi Simon :wave: I need to change oil soon. I have mods as per my sig and power at around 280bhp. This summer I have used 15/50 mobile1 and was gonna change to 10/40 for winter. I think the Silkolene pro s 10/50 would be good for me. What do you think? Could you pm me a price please? :thumbs: Cheers, Phil (cHiL)
Make : NISSAN
Model : 200SX
Year : 1999
Engine Size : 2.0L
Engine Type : SR20DET (turbo)
Any Mods : APEXi GT Spec S/S Zorst, 3" stainless front pipe, APEXi Induction kit (with induction box), APEXi AVC-R, APEXi S-AFC2, HKS s40i Iridium Plugs, GReddy R-SPL (HG) FMIC, Polished Forge BOV
Type of driving : Fast road and some drag, 'normal' daily driving too
Chill,
PM sent chap :thumbs:
Cheers
Guy.
Right, gearbox oil (yes again, cant find original recomendation) and also Diff oil.
Cars running 295 bhp at the wheels and will get used for track quite a bit next year, as well as sprited road use....
Need some gearbox oil to look after my reconed box, and also some diff oil what do you recomend!
Ok, we recomend for both gear box and diff the Silkolene Syn 5 75w-90, this a full ester synthetic, used in many competition boxes and diffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vez
E-mail me for prices.
Cheers
Guy, :thumbs:
You dont know the capacity of me diff do you :wack:
(I should know but I forget off hand).
S14 Diff, 1.8 liters, gearbox is 2.4.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vez
Cheers
Guy.
Cheers, E-mail away :)
Now just for fun, how much oil does my engine take ;)
3.7 liters, come on try me :thumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vez
:no: I am suprised Vez hasn't asked for a price for a 56 Gallon drum :DQuote:
Originally Posted by oilman
Nope, higher :D
Remember he has a larger sump and oil cooler, and is just trying to make himself feel special :whip:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vez
Vez is special... very special :DQuote:
Originally Posted by SM
Sure I saw him and SteveC on the Littlest Groom :wack:
Kirkster, got a package from the posty today, you know that Trax ticket, apparently it never got delivered, and I now have it :rolleyes: ****ing special delivery too :rant:
:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vez
It never got delivered mate :confused:
It was returned to sender :confused:
God knows mate, but defo never had out from the posty, normally they leave a card if you're not in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vez
The oil turned up today, great service!
Cheers,
:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Shame to hear about the prices going up in Nov. tho.
Simon :thumbs: .. will be ordering North West Group buy this week....
I rough idea of the amounts are here
7 * 5w40
11 * 5L 10w50 ProS
11L Gear + Diff Silkolene Syn 5 75w-90
Will confirm at order time, but do you have all that in stock ??
Yep, no problem. running low on the syn 5 but should have more in with plenty of time :thumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by SM
Give me a shout when you are ready.
Cheers
Guy.
Gear/Diff = 11 * 1L = 11L
ProS 5w40 = 8 * 5L = 40L
ProS 10w50 = 12 * 5L = 60L
Will ring this afternoon with CC and Delivery details :thumbs:
No rush if it waits a few days for the gear oil to arrive, as long as its by the end of the month.
EDIT
Done :thumbs:
EDIT 2
Another 4 10w50's added :thumbs:
hi to all
was wondering iff an almost 10 year old :eek: mobil1 rally formula motor oil is still good to use in my engine or is it better to be left alone
5 years is about it from a shelf life point of view as the VI Improvers tend to drop out meaning that it will be back to its base oil 10w, 15w etc.
Don't bother.
Cheers
Simon
Called today and ordered - great service. Thanks! :thumbs:
Hi could you pm me a price delivered for 4l or 5l of proS 10w50.
Thanks.
PM sent fella :thumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by beavertron
Cheers
Guy.
Hi Oilman :wave: just after a price for 5L of 5w 40 and 5L of 10w 50 delivered please (in gloucestershire).. Thanx:thumbs:
£61.69 to your door mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by cHiL
This price is till the end of the month. :(
Cheers
Guy. :thumbs:
Thanks for sorting us out, guy :)
Cool, I'll be phoning the order tomorrow then:thumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
Oilman (Simon/Guy),
What is the optimum operating temperature for motor oil and what tolerances does it work best between?
I'm asking as I've fitted an oil cooler and my temps are way down, I'm worried they might be a bit too low now
*** :nod:
***, the optimum is between 90 and 110, it will work happily lower and higher than that. Richie Beaumont has seen temps of 145 :eek: and the oil is still going strong.Quote:
Originally Posted by *****
How low are your temps?
Cheers
Guy.
In this colder weather I'm getting between 60c and 70c if I boot for a bit upto 80c but straight back down again if I ease offQuote:
Originally Posted by oilman
*** :nod:
***,Quote:
Originally Posted by *****
The oil will be fine at those temps. You will find most cars out there will sit at around 90deg as normall. We have been doing some lengthy chatting on the Skyline register about the need for oil coolers. Unless you are in constant competition use or are running huge horses there does not seem to be much need as the modern top oils are good as a coolant plus they can also function at much more extreme temps when the engine is pushed.
looks like you will just have to keep booting it :whip:
Cheers
Guy
Simon
Cheers :thumbs: the North West GB oil has arrived, all 130 Litres of it :wack:
Oilman,
I want to change my engine, gearbox and diff oil. The cars a 98 S14a with exhaust, induction, boost upgrade (15 psi) and fuel pump, 70,000 miles. Was 219 bhp standard so around 250 bhp now. The car is used mainly for travelling to work, and driven (fairly) hard sometimes, Im also gonna start drifting it every month or two hopefully as well. It was serviced by Nissan up to now, so its currently using whatever they put in it, What oil would you recommend?
Thanks
Jules
Jules,Quote:
Originally Posted by JulesS14200
For the care we would recomend the Silkolene range. For the engine the Silkolene Pro S 10w-50 or 5w-40 ester based full swynthetic.
The gear box and diff we recomend the Silkolene Syn 5 75w-90 for both the gearbox and diff.
E-mail me for prices. Quick because they go up at the end of the month!!
Cheers
Guy.
Thanks, Ive emailed you :)Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
Thanks Guy,Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
The only reason I'd fitted a cooler was the 125c temps I was hitting at Castle Combe in the summer (at Japfest)
I'm probably going to lag the cooler over the winter months and leave it as it is then (sticking with the 10w 40 Pro-S).
Cheers for the info
*** :thumbs:
Guy
I received my oil today, Thanks very much for the advice and the service :thumbs:
Jules :)
Pleasure chap. Anytime :thumbs: :thumbs:
ok how's this for a weird question...
recommend me an oil please...
Car: 1974 Vauxhall Firenza Droopsnoot
Engine - 2279cc Slant Four
Flowed head (running unleaded) hotter cam, running 160ish bhp, car will have some gentle short journeys, but also hope to be using it on track - oil cooler currently disconnected (because it ran too cold on the road) but will be connected with thermostat oil feed in future
Engine will have been rebuilt - so obviously will be running in, after that what should i run it on?
Simon, what’s the shelf life of the Silkolene? I have stocked up a bit and wondered if it will be OK for a couple of years?
Thanks
No problems for a couple of years.
Cheers
Simon
Sound like an interesting one!Quote:
Originally Posted by dexteruk
Once the car is run in try the Silkolene Pro R 15w-50 especially if track use is intented.
Cheers
Guy.
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Dear Mr. Oilman
Have engine oil and filter change due (every3000 / six months).
Car does approx 5000 miles per year. (i.e. usually changed twice per year)
Only usually used for short journies and fast road use. (i.e. not used as track vehicle - although considering in the future)
Producing approx 300bhp
Currently using Mobil Supersyn 0W-40 Fully Synthetic.
Your comments and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Hi, I have heard elsewhere Motul oils are very good too. Something I was wondering, I note under this page http://www.opieoils.co.uk/ENGprods.htm it says alongside each Motul oil "Engine fuel dilution" with a low, medium or high rating. What does this mean exactly?
Do you have prices for the Motul range if I e-mail you?
Cheers
Hi Oilman,
I am running an S14a with several mods as listed below. I do loads of short journeys to and from work, about a mile each way :rolleyes: Told that the power is upto about 280ish bhp over the normal 200 bhp :D
Any recommendations?
Cheers :thumbs:
Make Nissan
Model 200sx manual
Year 1992
Engine Size 1800cc
Engine Type Turbo
Any Mods Full exhaust, Cone filter, more to come
Type of driving (track or just road etc) Hard road maybe the odd track day, lots of small trips taking my lass to work 8 mile round trip on most mornings
The oil you currently use (make and grade) Castrol RS 10w60
What would you recommend please
Thank you for your time Richie
Richie and Drifter,
Same oil for the both, the Silkolene Pro S 10w-50 is ideal for both your cars and the use they are getting. This is a true PAO/Ester synthetic.
Tech specs here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm
E-mail me for a price list.
Cheers
Guy.
Thanks Guy :thumbs: Car is currently using Vauxhall semi synthetic 10w-40, presume this won't clash with the good stuff. Also will this help to quieten the dreaded vvt rattles, mine is quite loud :smash:Quote:
Originally Posted by oilman
Yep it will quieten down the rattles. This oil is in a different league compared the Vauxhall semi you have at the moment, you will notice a difference with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifter
Cheers
Guy.
Hello Oilman
Not got email or reply on Forum
Item No 279
Cheers.
Also my question re Motul products. Cheers
helo thanks for all the help
just wondering will i notice much difference from the castrol
Than you for your time richie
Cant find your mail chap, dont know what went wrong, try again at sales@opieoils.co.ukQuote:
Originally Posted by 200sxkids13
Cheers
Guy.
Sorry chap can you send again sales@opieoils.co.uk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa Lazarou
Cheers
Guy.
Sorry mate, its on the previous page of this thread - Page 14 (as is 200SXkids question :) )
FOUND IT!! :thumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by 200sxkids13
For your car I would personally go for the Silkolene Pro S 10w-50 for protection when hot. The Mobil 1 your are using is of good quality a true PAO synthetic, maybe a little thin though, how do you find it? If you are happy with it then stick with it.
Cheers
Guy.
what is your opinion on Valvolene racing fully synth oil?? I can get it at a very good price you see but would like to confirm that it's as good as I think it is :)
It is ok, cheap and cheerful is the best way to describe it, there is a reason it is cheap ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sideways danny
As far as we can tell it is a hydrocracked mineral oil and not a true synthetic, if it was a true synthetic ie no petrolium base stock it would not be cheap.
Cheers
Guy.
ok, well it's not THAT cheap £23.50 for 5 liters which IMO is reasonableQuote:
Originally Posted by oilman
Hi guys
Wondered if you'd had experience of people requesting oil for Civic Type R's - honda recommend Magnatec which I've always considered to be a bit :ghey:
Any thoughts?
Guy, Do you recommend flushing the old oil out of a car with the nice expensive synthetic, or can you flush with cheaper mineral oil, then fill with synth?
Simon/Guy
Here is the spec of the oil i use
Apparent viscosity, (mPa.s)
5600 at -30 °C
3100 at -25 °C
Kinematic viscosity (mm²/s)
15.2 at 100 °C
97.3 at 40 °C
Flash point (COC) 236°C
Pour point -56°C
Density at 15 °C 0.85kg/l
Sulphated ash 1.1 %w
Total base number 8.8 mgKOH/g
NOACK volatility 6.4 %wt
Pumpability at -35 °C 15000 mPa.s
HTHS at 150 °C 4.1 mPa.s
Viscosity index 165
How does this compare to Silkolene? :confused: how do you rate the above specs?