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WallaceGlanza
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I think the problem is the thermostat is always slightly open as otherwise there would be a large pressure drop when it did open, I've already taped up part of the cooler core but may need to do a bit more! When I bought the cooler I assumed the thermostat would let the temp get up as normal then keep it at 85.
It is a good excuse and using the turbo is the best way to get the temp up quicker but I always try to wait until the temp is at 80 before doing that - it's an annoying connundrum!
I'll try a bit more duct tape then drop to 5w-30 on the next oil change.
It is a good excuse and using the turbo is the best way to get the temp up quicker but I always try to wait until the temp is at 80 before doing that - it's an annoying connundrum!
I'll try a bit more duct tape then drop to 5w-30 on the next oil change.
lowresolution
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Make - Charade GTTi
Engine size/type - 4EFTE
Mods : 1.2 Bar with all the performance mods and an oil cooler
Currently using 20W/50 without any problems . My mechanic suggested this grade , and said that you need to use a thicker oil for an old motor with performance mods . However upon reading this thread i came to know that i am the only one using this grade of oil .
Am i using the correct grade ? What grade oil do you recommend for me ? I can get hold of 10W/30 easily over here as well
Please keep in mind that i reside in a country with hot temps throughout ( 32-35C+ average temps )
Engine size/type - 4EFTE
Mods : 1.2 Bar with all the performance mods and an oil cooler
Currently using 20W/50 without any problems . My mechanic suggested this grade , and said that you need to use a thicker oil for an old motor with performance mods . However upon reading this thread i came to know that i am the only one using this grade of oil .
Am i using the correct grade ? What grade oil do you recommend for me ? I can get hold of 10W/30 easily over here as well
Please keep in mind that i reside in a country with hot temps throughout ( 32-35C+ average temps )
will_maddox
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Toyota glanza v ep91
Mods: buddy club spec2 cat back, iridium spark plugs, fmic and custom air intake
Use: daily road
Mods: buddy club spec2 cat back, iridium spark plugs, fmic and custom air intake
Use: daily road
Hi
I would use a 5w-40 synthetic and you will find those through the link below.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
I would use a 5w-40 synthetic and you will find those through the link below.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
Model Toyota
Make Starlet GT
Year 1994
Engine size/type 1.3 Turbo
Any mods Greddy emange ultimate ECU mapped to 1 bar on standard turbo, Front mount intercooler and front reclocated air filter, Hks SSQV BOV, Hks Adjustable actuator
Type of use (road/track) Road use
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) No idea what oil temps and not sure on oil previously used as just bought it
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? What would you recommend for both Engine and Gearbox
Thanks Tim
Make Starlet GT
Year 1994
Engine size/type 1.3 Turbo
Any mods Greddy emange ultimate ECU mapped to 1 bar on standard turbo, Front mount intercooler and front reclocated air filter, Hks SSQV BOV, Hks Adjustable actuator
Type of use (road/track) Road use
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) No idea what oil temps and not sure on oil previously used as just bought it
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? What would you recommend for both Engine and Gearbox
Thanks Tim
Hi
I'd go for one of the top end 5w-40s, like the Fuchs Pro S, Millers CFS, Redline, Motul 300V or Gulf Competition in the engine
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40-engine-oil.aspx
You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox and here are the ones we have.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx
If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Motul Gear 300, Redline MT90 and Millers TRX are ideal for the gearbox. The Castrol Universal, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
I'd go for one of the top end 5w-40s, like the Fuchs Pro S, Millers CFS, Redline, Motul 300V or Gulf Competition in the engine
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40-engine-oil.aspx
You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox and here are the ones we have.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx
If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Motul Gear 300, Redline MT90 and Millers TRX are ideal for the gearbox. The Castrol Universal, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
lowresolution
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Buddy i am using a mineral oil . Between is this true that one should not use synthetic oil in a engine which was run on mineral oil from the start ?
Make Toyota
Model Starlet
Year 1993
Engine size/type 1.3 turbo
Any mods
Full s/s janspeed exhaust system.
Bee r back box.
Gutted cat.
Ported manifold/wastegate).
Hks actuator.
Apiro force fed induction kit.
Lowered 40mm on eibach shocks and springs.
Front mounted intercooler.
Magnecor leads(8.5mm)
Ebc grooved discs.
Ebc red stuff pads.
Alloy catch tank.
Boost gauge.
Matt red rocker cover.
Strut brace fron and rear.
Leads.
Ngk iridium spark plugs.
relocated Air filter.
Type of use Road
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) no idea of oil temp or oil as i have not long bought the car
what do you recommend for my engine?
Thanks
Bryan
Model Starlet
Year 1993
Engine size/type 1.3 turbo
Any mods
Full s/s janspeed exhaust system.
Bee r back box.
Gutted cat.
Ported manifold/wastegate).
Hks actuator.
Apiro force fed induction kit.
Lowered 40mm on eibach shocks and springs.
Front mounted intercooler.
Magnecor leads(8.5mm)
Ebc grooved discs.
Ebc red stuff pads.
Alloy catch tank.
Boost gauge.
Matt red rocker cover.
Strut brace fron and rear.
Leads.
Ngk iridium spark plugs.
relocated Air filter.
Type of use Road
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) no idea of oil temp or oil as i have not long bought the car
what do you recommend for my engine?
Thanks
Bryan
I wouyld go with a good 5w-40.
Loads to choose from but a bargain at the moment is the Gulf Competition 5w-40.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40-engine-oil.aspx
Cheers
Guy
Loads to choose from but a bargain at the moment is the Gulf Competition 5w-40.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40-engine-oil.aspx
Cheers
Guy
will_maddox
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Would 5w-40 ester oil be okay to use on a ep91?
babu_rashu
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Make-- toyota
Model---ep91
Year---1999
Engine size/type-- 1.3ltr
Any mods
full forged 4efte, with td04l turbo, running 1.1 bar boost, full exhaust system, oil cooler etc
Type of use (road/track)----rod/track
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used)
max-100.
current oil--total 5w50 full synthetic
what do you recommend for my engine?
Thanks
rashu
Model---ep91
Year---1999
Engine size/type-- 1.3ltr
Any mods
full forged 4efte, with td04l turbo, running 1.1 bar boost, full exhaust system, oil cooler etc
Type of use (road/track)----rod/track
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used)
max-100.
current oil--total 5w50 full synthetic
what do you recommend for my engine?
Thanks
rashu
Make ---- Toyota
Model ---- Starlet
Year ---- 1998
Engine/Size ---- 1.3 turbo (4efte)
Mods ----
blitz SUS af
sard sport cat
blitz nur spec exhaust
hks FCD
HKS hks pfc f-con
HKS turbo acctuator (excuse the spelling)
low boost @ 0.6bar high boost @1.1 bar
possible internal work unsure
Type of use---- road/fast road/a fair bit of mileage
was thinking of getting mobil one 0w40 but i was thinking i should ask an expert. if not what u recomend. how much roughly goes in
same with gearbox oil ???
Please
Model ---- Starlet
Year ---- 1998
Engine/Size ---- 1.3 turbo (4efte)
Mods ----
blitz SUS af
sard sport cat
blitz nur spec exhaust
hks FCD
HKS hks pfc f-con
HKS turbo acctuator (excuse the spelling)
low boost @ 0.6bar high boost @1.1 bar
possible internal work unsure
Type of use---- road/fast road/a fair bit of mileage
was thinking of getting mobil one 0w40 but i was thinking i should ask an expert. if not what u recomend. how much roughly goes in
same with gearbox oil ???
Please
Hi
Mobil 1 is probably okay, but it is fairly thin, so with a modified higher mileage car, it may get burned off at a fairly high rate. I would use a 5w-40 synthetic
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
Mobil 1 is probably okay, but it is fairly thin, so with a modified higher mileage car, it may get burned off at a fairly high rate. I would use a 5w-40 synthetic
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx
Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
Hello managed to find the hand book and it sayies 10w40 ???
Yes, the standard choice for an unmodified car is a 10w-40. The 0w-40 Mobil 1 is an upgrade in quality over most 10w-40s and fine in a standard car, but as the 0w-40 is quite thin for a SAE40 oil, it isn't always ideal for a higher mileage car as it may burn off or be a bit rattly.
Cheers
Tim
Cheers
Tim