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Old 09-26-2011, 07:07 AM
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Didn't catch his name, Si. In his 40's. Nice guy. Left about 6-12 months ago...
Old 09-26-2011, 07:24 AM
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I am going to try Fuchs TITAN SUPERSYN 5W-40 High Performance Fully Synthetic for Engine, Fuchs TITAN SINTOPOID SAE 75W-90 synthetic oil for diff and Super Racing Blue brake fluid for brakes. While I am there I will be changing the coolant to Motul INUGEL OPTIMAL. I can't seem to find oil for transmission anywhere in 5w/80 gl4. If anyone know what i should use for transmission please do let me know.

Tried few for the engine carlube, castrol edge, shell, mobil but so car castrol edge is good but it does need top up every 3k or something.


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Old 09-26-2011, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MB
Didn't catch his name, Si. In his 40's. Nice guy. Left about 6-12 months ago...
Yeah used to sit in our office when he wasn't travelling the world. Got an ex-Bridgestone F1 lad doing that job now. He doesnt know much about the road tyres though.

I developed the new 10W-60, good enough for Bugatti
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Valvoline synthetic 5w40.
no problems.
Old 09-26-2011, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MB
Aj prefers - no lube.

But it's pretty well reamer'd out

(free brandy kicking in)
Ahhh yes good ol dry bumming.
Old 09-27-2011, 01:31 AM
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Hi there,
Forgive me if this is a newcomer dumb question, but is Mobil 0-30W fully Synth OK?
Ta.
Old 09-27-2011, 01:33 AM
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If you live in the arctic...

What does the manual say?
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Why trust the official manual and millions of pounds worth of engine R&D when you can ask strangers on the internet?
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I just picked up my s2k at the weekend, and want to give it an oil change. I see alot of you guys use the castrol edge turbo diesel 5w40?

I looked on the halfords website and under the customer reviews it explains that the oil is not suitable for a petrol engine car...

Am I missing something, or have i selected the wrong oil from thier website? Please put me right on the correct purchase if I have. thanks.
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I use the castrol Turbo Diesel stuff and TGM serviced my car with it, hasn't blown up yet!


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