Lets clear up a common misconception (oil)
05-26-2005, 08:11 AM
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Oilmansi ...
Did you (do you) work in the chemical industry? I used to, and this takes me back!
Rheology, thixotropy ... good stuff
However, I think what everyone's fishing for is a definitive recommendation for oils in stock and a variety of modded conditions.
Did you (do you) work in the chemical industry? I used to, and this takes me back!
Rheology, thixotropy ... good stuff
However, I think what everyone's fishing for is a definitive recommendation for oils in stock and a variety of modded conditions.
05-26-2005, 08:22 AM
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Nope although I have my own business.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm
I can only recommend from the 6 brands that I actually sell and have sound chemical knowledge of so I would be accused of touting my own products.
I would use a decent fully synthetic 5w-40 (Motul 300V cough! Silkolene Pro S cough!) an ester/pao based one is the best for all round protection.
If you're running oil temps above 120degC then a 10w-50 may be needed.
Cheers
Simon
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm
I can only recommend from the 6 brands that I actually sell and have sound chemical knowledge of so I would be accused of touting my own products.
I would use a decent fully synthetic 5w-40 (Motul 300V cough! Silkolene Pro S cough!) an ester/pao based one is the best for all round protection.
If you're running oil temps above 120degC then a 10w-50 may be needed.
Cheers
Simon
05-26-2005, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Lurking Lawyer,May 26 2005, 05:44 PM
Nope - 10W-30 according to the manual, Tim. No idea where you've got 0W-30 from! 
05-26-2005, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by oilmansi,May 26 2005, 04:50 PM
According to the recommendations I've had, posted above, it's 5w or 10w.
(Sorry don't have time to read the whole thread at the moment)
05-26-2005, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle,May 26 2005, 07:05 PM
Si - how good is Redline 10w30 vs the other oils you sell?
I would have to honestly say the Silkolene is better value for money. Last time I looked, Redline was 25% more!! Ouch!
Still it's your money.
Cheers
Simon
05-26-2005, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by StevenM,May 26 2005, 07:06 PM
So you wouldn't recommend the Castrol RS 0W-40 for the S2000?
(Sorry don't have time to read the whole thread at the moment)
(Sorry don't have time to read the whole thread at the moment)
0w is better for cold start so I see no problems there either.
It's not in the handbook or my recommendations so I would have to say it's not recommended but there is no technical logic to the 5w and 10w only argument!
That's why I recommend 5w-40.
Cheers
Simon