#1: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:31 am ---- If you would like any oil advice or a recommendation for your car please feel free to ask here and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
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#2: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:01 am ---- Any advice needed?
Feel free to ask
Cheers
Oilman
#3: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: scoobygolf, Location: swest sussexPosted: Mon May 17, 2010 10:46 am ---- hi, best engne oil grade for my car?
206 gti
1999
74000 miles
standard engine
drive it daily
thanks
#4: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: Mackyscatty45, Location: OxfordPosted: Mon May 17, 2010 10:59 am ---- just dont hit halfords for it there's is rubbish!castrol fully synthetic maybe
#5: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: scoobygolf, Location: swest sussexPosted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:43 am ---- 5w 30?
#6: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: Slickrikk, Location: Tain, HighlandsPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:01 pm ---- Best engine oil for ma car?
206 Gti 180
2004
55,000miles
Standerd 180bhp
Daily use
Cheers
#7: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: Tam80, Location: Dundee/MotherwellPosted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:11 am ---- Someone Tell Me What Kinda Oil I Should Be Using In My V Plate/GT/GTI...Also Whats A Decent Set Of Plugs I Should Be Using ?
Cheers Last edited by Tam80 on Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:29 am; edited 1 time in total
#8: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:06 am ---- Any advice needed ?
Ask us here, will be happy to help
Cheers
Oilman
#9: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: ETCH206, Location: SOUTHPORTPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:49 am ---- Best engine oil for my car
I am after some good quality Engine Oil. Unsure what to buy
THanks
#11: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:14 am ---- Any advice needed?
Cheers
Oilman
#12: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: Zoe86, Location: BanburyPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:27 am ---- I always use 5/40 fully synthetic in my 206 GTI 180. I believe it is total or shell oil that i purchase and i get it from the peugeot dealership, believe it or not they are the cheapest I have found.
#13: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:58 am ----
oilman wrote:
Any advice needed?
Cheers
Oilman
Erm..
There's like 4 people asked ages ago or am I missing something?
And another thing...
Why is Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 so good?
#14: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:03 am ----
V9977 wrote:
And another thing...
Why is Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 so good?
We have Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5w 30 at work, its bloody expensive stuff but its what Linde / VW approve for use in the forklifts
#15: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 2:56 pm ---- not sure about shell at all...
i have read a few report and shell helix ultra came very last in the four ball wear test
#16: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:39 am ---- Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40 is a good oil for the money. It meets lots of manufacturer specs and gives a good level of protection. It's not the very best, but not the most expensive either.
Cheers
Tim
#17: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:50 am ---- Cheers for reply Tim.
We have quite adverse conditions here in the summer, with extreme heat in the middle of the city, and slow as well as v.high speeds/loads.
This leads to people really discussing about engine&gearbox oils on all makes of car etc.
I have experienced a massive difference with that oil like alot of people who mainly use 5W30 or 5W40 full-syn Helix Ultra. It is considered mid to high priced but the effects of using it on economy/reliability more than justifies the cost is the thinking.
The only other oil regarded so highly (at least over here) is Motul 300 range which I have never tried, due to the 'racing' reputation it has.
Regarding ball-wear tests, there might be more factors involved in engine situation because I have tried many others over the years and Shell had percievebly better overall performance.
Hence I'm asking about the whole subject..
#18: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: Seabook, Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:05 am ---- unless you got data to back up your statement otherwise i am not sure how you can say one oil is better than the other?
by looking at the formula it will perform no better than normal total 9000 or elf excellium 5w40; which is fairly low grade (cheap) oil.
#19: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:18 am ---- Even though I have access to a 205 litre barrel of Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5w30 oil I wont put any in my TU3 as it just looks to thin
10w40 semi synthetic Total oil does my TU3 just fine.
#20: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:02 pm ---- Data no, experience yes.
I can categoricaly and with 100% confidence state that I have used Total 9000 (5W40), then put-in and compared with Helix Ultra (5W40) and the difference is astounding. One makes the car go like the clappers and burn less fuel (contradiction I know) whereas the former is just OK. This is taking into account long-term evaluation, adverse situations (v.high intake and ambient temps). I am aware that different oils have different specific viscosities at various temps even if they are quoted the same weight (eg 5W40). I am also taking into account the protection it affords to the engine, and the sound of the smooth pur it makes compared to a rougher noise after a 350 mile trip in the heat.
This is with two different TU3 206, and not just me either: www.psclub.gr/forum/vi....php?t=242
(125-page topic about engine oil in Peugeot cars, contains some simillar findings)
Helix Ultra 5W30 I have used for a while in the TU3 but I then decided it's too thin for summer use over here.
May well be perfect all year-round in the UK.
Gearbox (MA), on the other hand was a complete-nightmare on my 2001 206 until I put Total BV 75W80 and never looked-back.
#21: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:21 pm ---- human feeling compare to data....
as a scientist i trust data more.
#22: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:34 am ----
Seabook wrote:
human feeling compare to data....
as a scientist i trust data more.
Agreed.
But as an engineer I want end-result.
Seriously, I make discussion exactly because I want to know more about it, and data always depends on exact application/conditions, no?
Many times physical outcome is totaly the opposite of what data would initially sugest, and scientists in all areas know this.
The aformentioned gearbox is a good example; it seems not only from me that even compared to all sorts of more expensive and better on paper oils in there (of the right spec), Total BV is the optimum for Peugeot box even though surely it's nothing special.
Sometimes I have found that the most expensive is not necessarily the best for a given application, and that excessive love 'kills'.
#23: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:55 am ---- People need to remember on here the TU engine & MA gearbox where born before a lot of forum members where even a glint in there daddys eye
TU lump first came out in 1986 fitted to the Citroen AX
#24: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:48 pm ----
V9977 wrote:
Seabook wrote:
human feeling compare to data....
as a scientist i trust data more.
Agreed.
But as an engineer I want end-result.
Seriously, I make discussion exactly because I want to know more about it, and data always depends on exact application/conditions, no?
Many times physical outcome is totaly the opposite of what data would initially sugest, and scientists in all areas know this.
The aformentioned gearbox is a good example; it seems not only from me that even compared to all sorts of more expensive and better on paper oils in there (of the right spec), Total BV is the optimum for Peugeot box even though surely it's nothing special.
Sometimes I have found that the most expensive is not necessarily the best for a given application, and that excessive love 'kills'.
you can quantified the end result too
and don't get me wrong, i always use cheap oil
#25: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 1:34 pm ----
Seabook wrote:
V9977 wrote:
Seabook wrote:
human feeling compare to data....
as a scientist i trust data more.
Agreed.
But as an engineer I want end-result.
Seriously, I make discussion exactly because I want to know more about it, and data always depends on exact application/conditions, no?
Many times physical outcome is totaly the opposite of what data would initially sugest, and scientists in all areas know this.
The aformentioned gearbox is a good example; it seems not only from me that even compared to all sorts of more expensive and better on paper oils in there (of the right spec), Total BV is the optimum for Peugeot box even though surely it's nothing special.
Sometimes I have found that the most expensive is not necessarily the best for a given application, and that excessive love 'kills'.
you can quantified the end result too
and don't get me wrong, i always use cheap oil
Yes 'quantify' end-result is what I have tried to do with above posts.
Not data on paper and price tag.
You say use cheap oil (what is cheap, which one?) and what are your end-results from your experience?
#26: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:30 pm ---- i use to run torco 5w20 (35 quid 5L) in winter and i got the oil analysis done after oil change. nothing was flag up in the report.
i use to run torco 5w20 (35 quid 5L) in winter and i got the oil analysis done after oil change. nothing was flag up in the report.
No fuel dilution was detected nor coolant in oil.
OK.
You could try 5W30 Helix Ultra which is considerably more expensive but then we spend so much on the dreaded car in this forum..
It does go quite nicely after a while once it's broken-in though..
'Just my 2 drachma.
#28: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:47 am ---- Hi,
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#29: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:46 am ---- Feel free to contact us here for any oil recommendations or any oil related questions you may have.
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#30: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:31 am ---- Feel free to contact us here for any oil recommendations or any oil related questions you may have.
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#31: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:54 am ---- Hi Folks,
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#32: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:09 am ---- If your need of any oil advice/recommendations then just ask us here and we will be happy to help.
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#33: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: MrMorris, Location: Over that hill.Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 7:11 am ---- Hiya, I need to change the oil in my gearbox, what type do I need? 75W80?
206 GTi 2001 2.0 16v 137
Used daily
108k
Thank you in advance.
#34: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Wed May 07, 2014 7:33 am ---- Hi
Yes, you need an MTF for the gearbox and the best proven options are the Red Line MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers TRX 75w-80 and Motul Motylgear are good alternatives.
#35: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: MrMorris, Location: Over that hill.Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 11:35 am ---- Thank you, I forgot to ask, how much is in the gti 137 ltr gearbox?
Cheers again, ill order soon
#36: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Thu May 08, 2014 4:37 am ---- Hi
According to my data, it takes 1.9L.
Cheers
Tim
#37: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:12 am ---- If you are struggling to find the right engine oil for your car, don't forget about our free oil advice.
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#38: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:53 am ---- If you’re in need of oil advice and recommendations then please just ask, we are happy to help. You can ask us here or by PM, drop us an email to sales @ opieoils.co.uk or just give us a call this afternoon, we are here till 5.30pm.
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#39: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: TomR86, Location: BedfordshirePosted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:52 am ---- Morning, picked up a new 206, high mileage, just over 100k, and being unsure what's been put in it i'm considering changing it just to make sure. If you could also let me know the total quantity needed that'd be great.
Make: Pug
Model: 206 roland garros
Year: 1999
Engine type: 1.6 petrol
Performance modifications: None
Driving style: Mostly short commutes - ~4 miles
Any other information that may be relevant:
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine oil
Cheers in advance.
#40: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:30 am ---- I would go with either a 10w-40 semi synthetic and give it regular changes, or you can also use a 5w-40 synthetic as a premium choice.
#41: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: MrMorris, Location: Over that hill.Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:40 am ---- Quantity is 4 ltr isnt? Someone else can confirm.
#42: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:00 am ---- Ive got the Roland Garros down as a 1.4ltr? Anyway, 4lt should cover it as I think it takes 3.2ltr.
Cheers
Guy
#43: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: TomR86, Location: BedfordshirePosted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:36 pm ---- Cheers for that. As I understand it, there's a 1.4, a 1.6 8v (90 something bhp) and a 1.6 16v (110bhp) - or so say Parkers.
#44: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:42 am ---- Hi Folks,
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#45: Re: Oil advice and recommendations Author: oilman, Location: Sunny CornwallPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:11 am ---- Hi Folks,
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