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  1. Established Member Joined: Feb 2005 Truro United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1229
    #1
    Getting the right oil for gearboxes, diffs and transfer boxes can be tricky, so please ask here if there is any information that you need.

    To help us to give the most accurate advice possible we do need some information about your car. e.g.
    Make:
    Model:
    Year:
    Manual/Auto:
    Performance Modifications:
    Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc.)
    Any other information that may be relevant: e.g. approx BHP if modified, any transmission problems
    What recommendation are you looking for? Gearbox, diffs, limited slip diffs, transfer boxes etc

    Any oil we recommend is available to buy from us (if you would like to) for delivery throughout the UK and many destinations Worldwide. We offer a really extensive range of oils and lubricants from 11 major oil manufacturers at prices much lower than the high street and main dealers. We stock oils and fluids that meet pretty much all manufacturers and international specifications. Our brands include, Silkolene, Fuchs, Gulf, Castrol, Motul, Mobil, Millers Oils, Shell, Valvoline, Amsoil and Redline.

    Plus, as the Club is a member of our club discount scheme you can get discounts of at least 10% across our entire range.

    To redeem your 10% club discount simply use the following club discount code at the checkout.

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    Finally, if there are any products we don't stock and you have difficulty getting hold of elsewhere, let us know and we'll see if we can stock them.

    We look forward to being of help!

    Cheers
    Tim, Opie Oils

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  2. North West Joined: Apr 2009 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 5733 PH2 Peugeot 106 "race" car - Currently in pieces
    #2
    What would you recommend for a standard VTS track car. It does get used on the road a little bit but mostly needs to be able to cope with abuse on track. It's a mk1 VTS. Could do with gearbox and engine recommendations please.
  3. Established Member Joined: Feb 2005 Truro United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1229
    #3
    Hi

    I'd go for a good 5w-40 ester based oil

    http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

    Out of those, the ester ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition.

    I would use a good synthetic MTF for the gearbox and the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid are ideal.

    http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

    Cheers

    Tim
  4. Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.
    #4
    Hi Tim,

    Need to get mine done over the next week weeks - so a recommendation would be useful - thanks

    Make: Rover
    Model: 200 BRM
    Year: 1999
    Manual/Auto: Manual > Torsen type b LSD
    Performance Modifications: None worth noting.
    Doesn't really get driven hard too often, But i'd need fluid that would take a bit of a beating and essentially take good care of the LSD / Gbox.
  5. Established Member Joined: Feb 2005 Truro United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1229
    #5
    Hi

    Those take basically the same as a Saxo, so a 5w-40 or 10w-40 for the engine and an MTF for the gearbox. As you have the LSD, I'd go for the Fuchs Sintofluid as it's a really good oil that meets the GL5 spec, making it suitable for diff use, as well as being a very good choice for gearboxes.

    http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuch...ion-fluid.aspx

    Cheers

    Tim