Oil change recommendations?

rugster555 · Post by **rugster555** » Tue May 07, 2013 9:39 pm

So had my type s for a year now, have serviced it twice already on magnetic 5w 30. However have read a few things lately which suggests its not the best oil as the magnetic bits eventually block and clog your engine? Not sure if there's any truth in this but am going to upgrade the oil anyway when my new AEM arrives this week

What's everyone's recommendations on oil? I was thinking castrol edge!!

Any input appreciated

Oh mileage is around 90,000

Post by **4thgenphil** » Tue May 07, 2013 10:12 pm

type s in plymouth?

h10ndr · Post by **h10ndr** » Tue May 07, 2013 10:15 pm

Its been covered many times before on here. 5w-30 is a bit on the thin side. 5w-40 Fully Synth or 10w-40 semi-synth. Castrol Edge is a bit pricey and is in the wrong quantity unless they've changed it to 5L.

Magnatec isn't the best, but will work fine.
Just change oil and filter regularly.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue May 07, 2013 10:29 pm

I use 10w40 Gulf Comp in my S. And my S loves it. Loves eating it but i do hit VTEC pretty much every journey at least 3 times.

rugster555 · Post by **rugster555** » Wed May 08, 2013 6:54 am

Yep in Plymouth

haven't seen another one here yet

yeh I bet this question gets asked alot lol I was thinking either Castro
Edge or mobil 1? So much choice tho, just wanna make the rite one. Gonna do a big service probably this wkend. What's the pros and cons of semi/ fully synth?

Cheers

Oh and since last service mine is drinking a lot more oil? Could 5w30 b a bit thin?

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Wed May 08, 2013 7:34 am

welcome

Hamp oil filter and any good quality 10w40 will see you right enough.

mills · Post by **mills** » Wed May 08, 2013 11:51 am

Don't forget to check out Opie oils

you get club discount aswell. And shipping is only a quid at the moment

rugster555 · Post by **rugster555** » Wed May 08, 2013 1:37 pm

Cheers chaps will let u know Wat I choose