Oil...

1. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #1 4th February 2007, 15:28

   What oil should i use for the vts? planning to change oil soon so need to know what works best, also change the filter, where can i get this from? how much is it?
2. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #2 4th February 2007, 15:32

   filters can get from anywhere that sells parts.
   
   halfruads etc..
   
   prob wont be more than £5-10.
   ive got a whole box full here lol...
   
   oil wise i use fully synthetic.
   
   think there is a guide somewhere isnt there by oil man.
3. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #3 4th February 2007, 15:32

   also oil your average cost is 20-35 for 5L
4. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #4 4th February 2007, 15:41

   10-40w, something like Total from Citroen or GTX Magnex (i think). i got my oil from Citroen and it cost me £12, but i think its normally about £22
   
   as for the filter your better spending an extra few pence and getting a proper citroen one
5. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #5 4th February 2007, 15:45

   ah right forgot bout that ryan il have a look now, guy sells performance spark plugs, may see how much they are, i know they wont make a much of a difference if any at all but ive no idea when they were last replaced
6. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #6 4th February 2007, 15:53

   Forget using the GTX magnex shite... I was helping luke out and during a bit of research it turned out it was only semi-synth yet costed a bomb. Also clever wording on the packet makes come across to the buyer that its fully synth
   
   10W-40 or 5W-40 is the recommended oil viscosity's for the engine. depends on the type of journeys you use it for.
   
   shorter journeys use the 5W-40 as it gets to work sooner.
7. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #7 4th February 2007, 15:54

   Well your helpin me change it at easter mate! ive asked oil man, see if i can get oil filter oil and spark plugs from him
8. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #8 4th February 2007, 15:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by adsayer Forget using the GTX magnex shite... I was helping luke out and during a bit of research it turned out it was only semi-synth yet costed a bomb. Also clever wording on the packet makes come across to the buyer that its fully synth 10W-40 or 5W-40 is the recommended oil viscosity's for the engine. depends on the type of journeys you use it for. shorter journeys use the 5W-40 as it gets to work sooner.

   landy put 5w-40 in his and it made his engine run even worse and it tappet its tits off
9. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #9 4th February 2007, 15:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mark51 landy put 5w-40 in his and it made his engine run even worse and it tappet its tits off

   lets be honest he doesnt exactly look after his car does he?!
   
   engines fucked on that thing anyway
10. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #10 4th February 2007, 15:59

    fair play might as well do mine and all
11. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #11 4th February 2007, 16:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Matt lets be honest he doesnt exactly look after his car does he?! engines fucked on that thing anyway

    clean wise he does but maintanence (sp) not really, get ready for some sh*t from him now, lol
12. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #12 4th February 2007, 16:02

    he can try give me some shit but it wont work, he cant honestly say it gets that well looked after
13. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #13 4th February 2007, 16:04

    what type of oil did he use??? mineral, semi-synth or fully? loads of things to consider when choosing oil. I pay a farking fortune for the oil I've got but then again i need the engine to be in tip top condition... plus it's cheaper than repairing it.
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28309
    
    covers all sorts of engines and running conditions... has a few useful tips and advice too
14. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #14 4th February 2007, 16:26

    emailed him add dont you worry!