Off to Halfrauds to get a bit of top up oil. Is it o.k to mix makes? Which type should i get. Sorry if there is already an oil post, if ther is Nik can you make it a sticky one.
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Oil
I'm sure its OK to mix oils, after all mixed oil has got to be better than no oil!
I've been reading some interesting threads on the renaultsport community forum than the elf oil is not that great.
The oil of choice seems to be Motul power 300V 5w40, with one 182 owner reporting better mpg and a smoother running engine at idle.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm
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I've been reading some interesting threads on the renaultsport community forum than the elf oil is not that great.
The oil of choice seems to be Motul power 300V 5w40, with one 182 owner reporting better mpg and a smoother running engine at idle.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm
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http://www.opieoils.co.uk/TechSpecs/Mob ... VPower.pdf
As used by Subaru WRT and formula Renault.
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As used by Subaru WRT and formula Renault.
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I only really need some for top up. I'll do a full change soon, but while its still cold out, i'm not climbing under the car.
I'll order a bit from there then. How much oil does the Trophy lump take?
Where can i buy the Motol oil? Seems i can only order 100litres min on the site.
I'll order a bit from there then. How much oil does the Trophy lump take?
Where can i buy the Motol oil? Seems i can only order 100litres min on the site.
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LOL, There are only two rules to oil.
Rule 1. You cant change it often enough
Rule 2. See rule 1
Rule 1. You cant change it often enough
Rule 2. See rule 1
I've not used Motul oils or www.opieoils.co.uk before but do plan to give them a try.
It looks like its available in both a 2litre and 25litre bottles.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/engprods.htm
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It looks like its available in both a 2litre and 25litre bottles.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/engprods.htm
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true true, i learnt that from my diesel, changed it every 5000k.
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I've found it here.
http://www.motorsportsuperstore.com/con ... 4&pc=300VP
I'll wait for a few more people to wake up and see if they know of any sites/shops which sell it cheaper.
http://www.motorsportsuperstore.com/con ... 4&pc=300VP
I'll wait for a few more people to wake up and see if they know of any sites/shops which sell it cheaper.
ducks butt said:
4.75 litres
just had mine changed at renault. Had mobil one in. always been good for me and will be sticking with that.
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how much did they sting you for an oil change?
70 fizolas
outch! IS that with a new oilfilter?
And on the subect - oil filters - are they better and worse ones??
hi,
yeah it was with filter. mobil one aint cheap either.
the standard renault oil filter is fine and the one to go for IMHO.
yeah it was with filter. mobil one aint cheap either.
the standard renault oil filter is fine and the one to go for IMHO.
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Does the trophy have a baffled sump?
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Good question, i've never heared that any of the Renaultsport cars do so i expect not.
Was interesting to note that a guy got fuel starvation in his Cup at a trackday I went to recently while running semi-slicks. Granted the tank was starting to get quite empty and there had been no problems all day with a more full tank, but it does make you think about the same situation with the oil.
Was interesting to note that a guy got fuel starvation in his Cup at a trackday I went to recently while running semi-slicks. Granted the tank was starting to get quite empty and there had been no problems all day with a more full tank, but it does make you think about the same situation with the oil.
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The williams has a baffled sump 8)
King Stromba said:
Part of the homologation I guess...
Never heard of any oil starvation problems with the R'sport Clio's , guess you would have to run slicks/semi-slicks to build up the G's that lead to starvation. Hopefully on road tyres it won't be an issue. How would you first become aware that you have oil stavation issue? Or is it it a case of by the time you become aware it is to late?
ducks butt
Did you buy any Motul oil?
Where did you buy and what deal did you get, as I'm looking to purchase 6 litres soon.
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Did you buy any Motul oil?
Where did you buy and what deal did you get, as I'm looking to purchase 6 litres soon.
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