What oil are you using?

[CrazySX]

I put Halfords 'Ford' 5w/30 in mine seems OK so far.

Is Halfords oil no good?  my mechanic cursed me for using it.  I thought it was made by Comma?

Back on subject i think i will use 5/40 next time as the car seems to like drinking a bit.

[Bernie]

I use Fuchs Titan Race Pro S 5W-40 Ester Fully Synthetic in mine has never used a drop in between services

[Markb]

I put Halfords 'Ford' 5w/30 in mine seems OK so far.

Is Halfords oil no good?  my mechanic cursed me for using it.  I thought it was made by Comma?

Back on subject i think i will use 5/40 next time as the car seems to like drinking a bit.

I have used Halfords oil over the years in my other cars (the MR2 gets spoilt with good stuff lol)......never had a problem with Halfords oil though (although i change every 4000-5000 miles),wouldn't pay full price for it,usually buy a few when its a tenner over xmas/new year.......its perfectly adequate but theres better oils out there.

Mobil super 3000 5w-30 fully synthetic is actually only £23.99 at the moment,a fiver cheaper than their own brand 5w-30.

[Anonymous]

I use Fuchs Titan Race Pro S 5W-40 Ester Fully Synthetic in mine has never used a drop in between services

And me, I think it's a great oil. £50 for an oil change; can't complain really.

Oilman seems to think it's one of the best and he certainly knows his stuff.

[CrazySX]

I put Halfords 'Ford' 5w/30 in mine seems OK so far.

Is Halfords oil no good?  my mechanic cursed me for using it.  I thought it was made by Comma?

Back on subject i think i will use 5/40 next time as the car seems to like drinking a bit.

I have used Halfords oil over the years in my other cars (the MR2 gets spoilt with good stuff lol)......never had a problem with Halfords oil though (although i change every 4000-5000 miles),wouldn't pay full price for it,usually buy a few when its a tenner over xmas/new year.......its perfectly adequate but theres better oils out there.

Mobil super 3000 5w-30 fully synthetic is actually only £23.99 at the moment,a fiver cheaper than their own brand 5w-30.

this was the Ford fully synthetic 5/30 and they were selling it for £12 a pop so i bought 3.  I am just going to use it for 2-3000 miles then put something better in it.

I might have to invest in the Fuchs stuff.  Although i am thinking Castrol Edge 5/40 for the next service.  That's what the 200sx got  s;) s;)  tell you what, the Nissan has never used a drop of oil or water.  but then i have had it since it was 5yrs old and the SR20det is bullet proof.

[shnazzle]

Another thread prompted me to pop in a post:

I had a 5L can of Toyota 5w30 "Fuel Saver" oil I had left over from a previous service pack. So for my twice-yearly oil change I just put in this, instead of shelling out a fortune for my favourite Fuchs Titan Race Pro S 5w40 which was in there.

In a nutshell, I regret doing this oil change.
Yes it runs absolutely fine, and it warms up a bit quicker as well (had 10w40 in last time actually ) , but it sounds more labored.
On the Fuchs during the latest Scottish run out, the engine felt amazing when we were out in full force. It responded beautifully, it was "loose", it revved very smoothly and readily. It takes a bit more warming up to get there, but once you're there...so sweet.
On this Toyota 5w30 it's giving me the impression that I shouldn't rev it as high. It feels fragile. Response feels delayed.

Perfectly fine for day to day driving...but this Toyota crap is coming out asap  s:) s:)  I think I've just been spoiled by the last few services with Fuchs Titan Race Pro S.

[Bernie]

Fuchs every time for me yes it costs a bit more but in the long run well worth it
IMO some things aren't worth skimping on oil & tyres buy the best

[Jon_G]

Had the car since new and religiously stuck with Magnatec 5w-30 until last year. But as she's getting older I've switched to ECP's reasonably cheap Triple QX 5w-40 (which is a 'proper' FS) for the last couple of changes... definitely slightly quieter when warm now. If it ever rattles on cold start-up I'll switch to a 0w-40.

[amz91]

Iv been using Mobil Super 3000 X1 Formula FE 5W-30 for a while now and thinking about changing  is it a must to do a oil change  flush or can you add a different oil gradually?
My engine seems louder and I use supreme fuel (Texaco or shell but personally prefer Texaco) do that's why you m thinking of changing oil, my car is a x reg but had on engine rebuild 4 years ago any ideas or advice on oil?

[1979scotte]

I use Fuchs titan pro s 5w40.
I usually get 6 litres delivered from Opie Oils around £55.
If I didn't run a turbo I think I would use something  cheaper tbh.

[amz91]

With mine being an xreg im swaying towards a 5w 40 but then the engine rebuild was only 4 years ago so I'm not sure