Mixing oil brands

[Gareth]

Thoughts? EP3 has Millers in it, but gonna change to Castrol (personal preference)

Engine needs topped up, so, is there any feasible reason not to mix Castrol in with the Millers?

 

[Woodcutter]

If they're the same grade and spec, mix away.

 

[mayweather]

Many people would tell you there's a potential reaction between different additives in each oil brand.

I wouldn't worry to much myself.

 

[Gareth]

According to the Castrol website I should be running 0w30

 

[hippyross]

Better mixing than having low oil or no oil.

 

[Woodcutter]

According to the Castrol website I should be running 0w30

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Why don't you just change the oil and filter for peace of mind? Wouldn't cost much.

You need to make sure the Millers in it is the same grade & spec.

 

[Gareth]

Why don't you just change the oil and filter for peace of mind? Wouldn't cost much.

You need to make sure the Millers in it is the same grade & spec.

Gonna do a change at the weekend, Euro Car Parts have decent discount (as usual)

 

[Woodcutter]

Gonna do a change at the weekend, Euro Car Parts have decent discount (as usual)

Considering their prices and discount structure are based on RRP pricing, it's no surprise they always have discount advertised lol

 

[Gareth]

It's like DFS

 

[hippyross]

Considering their prices and discount structure are based on RRP pricing, it's no surprise they always have discount advertised lol

Their prices are always the same with or without discount lol

 

[RevT]

I’ve always ran Fuchs Titan Pro S in K20’s, highly recommended and never ever gave me any hassle with alot of abuse.

 

[K55]

I’ve always ran Fuchs Titan Pro S in K20’s, highly recommended and never ever gave me any hassle with alot of abuse.

Yep, 5w40 though, not 0w30.

 

[Gareth]

I'm lifting 5ltr of Shell Helix 5w40, Bosch filter and Bosch pollen filters for the grand total of about £40.

 

[mayweather]

I'm lifting 5ltr of Shell Helix 5w40, Bosch filter and Bosch pollen filters for the grand total of about £40.

That’s what I run my m3 on, get 5 lites for less than 20 quid delivered.....

 

[AMG]

That’s what I run my m3 on, get 5 lites for less than 20 quid delivered.....

Dont mention that on M3 Cutters, mortal sin not to use 10w60!

 

[mayweather]

Dont mention that on M3 Cutters, mortal sin not to use 10w60!

E36 m3......but then again they were convinced it should be run of 10w60 since that’s what bmw use, and of course Castrol only.........now bmw only use shell ultra helix!

 

[gcon45]

I’ve always ran Fuchs Titan Pro S in K20’s, highly recommended and never ever gave me any hassle with alot of abuse.

Yeah Fuchs Titan Pro S 5w40 (formerly Silkolene) or Motul Sport 5w40. Both shear stable, ester based oils that suit the high revving nature of the K20 to a T.

I’ll not go into the chemistry (because I’m not qualified) but if you want a more in depth explanation from someone who is ask Tim from Opie oils

 

[RevT]

Yep, 5w40 though, not 0w30.

Yeah Fuchs Titan Pro S 5w40 (formerly Silkolene) or Motul Sport 5w40. Both shear stable, ester based oils that suit the high revving nature of the K20 to a T.

I’ll not go into the chemistry (because I’m not qualified) but if you want a more in depth explanation from someone who is ask Tim from Opie oils

Yep, sorry, I forgot to mention it was 5w40. I wouldn’t run anything else.

 

[gcon45]

Yep, sorry, I forgot to mention it was 5w40. I wouldn’t run anything else.

Yeah I run it in my NSX too.
Great stuff.
We would sell a lot of the 10w50 to the drifting crew as well.