Hey Everyone how ya all doin?
Just would like to know what type of engine oil best suits 202 XU1? currently using Castrol GTX2. I have also heard some people using BP Coarse 50. Any info would be great.
Cheers John.
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, Mar 05 2007 04:47 PM
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Posted 05 March 2007 - 07:40 PM
I always used corse 50, but it is no longer made, which is a shame because thats what it's had from the day it was brand new. I've switched to corse + which is 25W60 in the 308. I found GTX2 to go off quickley and made it a bit rattely on startup and didn't give me great oil pressure, but thats just me.
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Posted 05 March 2007 - 08:02 PM
I have used GTX2 in my 202 since day 1. My engine does not travel more than 3000kms between changes and have never had a problem. My motor has done 130,000 kms now, and the inside of my motor (inside rocker cover etc) is as clean as when it was fist kicked over.
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Posted 05 March 2007 - 09:25 PM
Many have their own favourite brands but imho, at the end of the day, of more importance for engine longevity is regular servicing.
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Posted 05 March 2007 - 09:32 PM
Yep, couldn't agree more L8.
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Posted 06 March 2007 - 09:07 AM
This is a re-post, but this site may give you some more info on engine oils... Education can only help make this more complex for ya 
Best of luck!
http://www.carbibles.com/
Best of luck!
http://www.carbibles.com/
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Posted 06 March 2007 - 09:27 AM
Thanks guys for the info will have a look on that thread.
Cheers John.
Cheers John.
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Posted 13 March 2007 - 07:34 PM
Hi...I've been using penrite hpr40 (25-70). Just changed to a 25-60 and I swear the car seemed to instantly smell a bit 'oilier' (& did still after several hours of driving) not badly, but definitely noticeable- can't seem to see any (new) major leaks or any other reason for it (there's been a bit of a leak around the rear main for a while). The 308 still goes well, but is a little worn - could it be the thicker 25-70 was less likely to leak/burn than the thinner 25-60??
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Posted 13 March 2007 - 10:18 PM
After talking to the guys that matter, I have moved to Castrol Edge 25W/50 for the 308 in the LC..Suits me.
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Posted 14 March 2007 - 06:15 AM
Castrol is owned by BP now anyway, so it's going to be much of a muchness.
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Posted 14 March 2007 - 11:36 AM
If your motor is stock xu1 and in good condition and not used in high temp scenarios, racing etc, and it runs the regular 80C thermostat then I wouldnt use a heavier oil than an anythingW/50. Anything heavier will just create more friction,less power,more fuel use and heat to be rejected at the radiator. My own figures showed an improvement of fuel economy of 5% in changing from a 60 to a 50 grade oil, the numbers would be the the same for power and possibly the difference would be greater at high rpm.
Edited by devilsadvocate, 14 March 2007 - 11:36 AM.
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