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starletburkie
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thanks mate will be ordering one closer to when its due
JohnOBrien8
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Make:Toyota Starlet
Model:Glanza V
Year:1998
Engine size/type: 1.3 turbo
Any mods:full exhaust system,uprated manifold,front mounted intercooler,trd ignition leads are the main ones!
Type of use (road/track) very fast road use!
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) not sure on temps currently using 5w40 millers fully synthetic and not sure on the box.
What do you want a recommendation for?
is that oil ok for the engine?
also what type of oil would you recommend for my gearbox without lsd?if i fitted a cusco lsd what oil would you recommend?
Thanks
John
Model:Glanza V
Year:1998
Engine size/type: 1.3 turbo
Any mods:full exhaust system,uprated manifold,front mounted intercooler,trd ignition leads are the main ones!
Type of use (road/track) very fast road use!
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) not sure on temps currently using 5w40 millers fully synthetic and not sure on the box.
What do you want a recommendation for?
is that oil ok for the engine?
also what type of oil would you recommend for my gearbox without lsd?if i fitted a cusco lsd what oil would you recommend?
Thanks
John
Hi John
A 5w-40 synthetic is ideal for the engine.
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.
You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx
If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition, 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. They should also be fine for the gearbox with LSD, but you may want to go for something like the Millers CRX LS, Motul Gear 300LS, Fuchs Syn 5 or Gulf Competition LS if the LSD is fitted.
Cheers
Tim
A 5w-40 synthetic is ideal for the engine.
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.
You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx
If you want to go for the best, the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition, 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. They should also be fine for the gearbox with LSD, but you may want to go for something like the Millers CRX LS, Motul Gear 300LS, Fuchs Syn 5 or Gulf Competition LS if the LSD is fitted.
Cheers
Tim
Make: Toyota
Model: Starlet GT Turbo
Year: 1993
Engine size/type: 1.3 Turbo
Any mods: Hybrid turbo 0.8 bar, fmic, ignition leads, exhaust manifold, exhaust system, air filter
Type of use (road/track): Fast Road
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used): Don't know what oil temps, not sure on current oil.
What do you want a recommendation for?: What do you recommend for the engine?
Thanks Adam
Model: Starlet GT Turbo
Year: 1993
Engine size/type: 1.3 Turbo
Any mods: Hybrid turbo 0.8 bar, fmic, ignition leads, exhaust manifold, exhaust system, air filter
Type of use (road/track): Fast Road
Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used): Don't know what oil temps, not sure on current oil.
What do you want a recommendation for?: What do you recommend for the engine?
Thanks Adam
Hi
You could use a 0w-40, but with the forged set up, you might well find you get some pison slap on cold starts. I'd go for a good 5w-40.
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, Shell Helix, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
You could use a 0w-40, but with the forged set up, you might well find you get some pison slap on cold starts. I'd go for a good 5w-40.
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, Shell Helix, Fuchs Supersyn and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
You need a 75w-90 for the gearbox.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx
With the LSD, I'd go for the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition LS, Motul Gear 300LS or Fuchs Syn 5.
Cheers
Tim
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-673-75w-90.aspx
With the LSD, I'd go for the Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition LS, Motul Gear 300LS or Fuchs Syn 5.
Cheers
Tim
Ted
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quick question on forged engine oil. i currently use mobil semi synthetic cheap stuff but change it every thousand miles. running a lot of boost though and always wondered if running a top synthetic oil would help with bearing wear as we all run acl standardish bearings and race ones arent available.
Make Toyota
Model Starlet
Year 1993
Engine size/type 1.3 turbo
Any mods
Hybrid Ct9
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
Hybrid Ct9
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
Hi Bryan
A 5w-40 synthetic is ideal.
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
A 5w-40 synthetic is ideal.
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
lowresolution
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Engine : 4EFTE
Running on 1.2 Bars Stock internals on a TD04 . The car is used for Drags . I am also running an oil cooler as well .
I use Caltex 20/50 Oil . But now my friends are saying its too thick ? and not recommended for 4EFTE, and will increase the wear and tear ?
I have been using this for the past 2 yrs with no problems . Now i am confused as to what should i use . My old mechanic use to say that all high mileage engines requires thick oil to run for a long time . I am seeking some professional help .
Running on 1.2 Bars Stock internals on a TD04 . The car is used for Drags . I am also running an oil cooler as well .
I use Caltex 20/50 Oil . But now my friends are saying its too thick ? and not recommended for 4EFTE, and will increase the wear and tear ?
I have been using this for the past 2 yrs with no problems . Now i am confused as to what should i use . My old mechanic use to say that all high mileage engines requires thick oil to run for a long time . I am seeking some professional help .
lowresolution
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While cruising the temps hover at under 55-65C . While on full boost they get as high as 80C .
I can get hold of 10/30 or 10/40 as well ?
I can get hold of 10/30 or 10/40 as well ?