Oil advice & recommendations from oilman @ Opie Oils

[oilman]

Hi

A 10w-60 is too thick and isn't protecting properly as it won't be flowing as it should be.

A 5w-40 is the best option

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS NT/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.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs XTR, Shell Helix, Millers XSS or Motul 6100

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

You need an MTF for the gearbox and I would go with the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid.
 
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx
 
Cheers

Tim

[undertaker]

tyvm tim

[n0v0s]

Not a 306, but a bmw e60 530d '05 plate (m57n)

Its the ll04 spec long life oil i think - what would you recommend please? Could do with 8-10litres. Cheers

[oilman]

Here you go

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-686-bmw-longlife-04.aspx

They're all goods oils, so go with any brand or price preference that you have (the Fuchs GT1 XTL 5w-40 is a bargain for what it is).

Cheers

Tim

[n0v0s]

Thanks for that Tim, the fuchs gt1 xtl is a 5w-40 oil whereas the recommended 530d oil grade is 5w-30. May i have your thoughts on this please.. has done c. 135k miles. Would a 5w-40 be ok? Cheers, Niv.

[MiiTCH]

i was looking on other forums and they have recommended 10w50 oils?

[oilman]

Thanks for that Tim, the fuchs gt1 xtl is a 5w-40 oil whereas the recommended 530d oil grade is 5w-30. May i have your thoughts on this please.. has done c. 135k miles. Would a 5w-40 be ok? Cheers, Niv.

Hi Niv

That car (and pretty much all BMWs) can use a 0w-30, 5w-30, 0w-40 or 5w-40 (various oils in those grades meet the BMW LL specs) so the GT1 5w-40 is absolutely fine.

Cheers

Tim

[oilman]

i was looking on other forums and they have recommended 10w50 oils?

For what sort of engine, use and tuning?

Cheers

Tim

[WiNgNuTz]

As a matter of curiosity, why are you recommending 5w-40 when peugeot recommend using 10w-40 in a 1.9dt 306?

[oilman]

A 5w will give better cold start protection than a 10w, plus there is a better selection of 5w-40 oils than there is of 10w-40.

Cheers

Tim

[WiNgNuTz]

A 5w will give better cold start protection than a 10w, plus there is a better selection of 5w-40 oils than there is of 10w-40.

Cheers

Tim

Fair enough, thanks for the info!

[InkedMuttley]

The oil in my car is needing a change within the next few miles and I'd like some recommendations as to what oil is best to use was looking at fully synthetics would that be beneficial to me?

Make: Peugeot
Model: 306 D Turbo estate
Year: 1998
Engine type: XUD9TE
Performance modifications: None yet
Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc) Road with occasional track use.
Any other information that may be relevant: 125,000 mile engine
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine, Gearbox, Diff etc.

Engine and Gearbox oil if possible as the gearbox feels a little notchy at the minute

[Mattcheese31]

any problem with using a 5w-30 oil in my D-turbo . . . can't see why there would be but doesn't hurt to ask . .

[connor306]

Could someone help lol I'm doin a oil change I no the oil I need its just how much to put in the engine
I have a 306 1.4 1999 plate cheers !?

[connor306]

Does anyone no the size of the socket to take out the sump plug cheers

[Tom]

Could someone help lol I'm doin a oil change I no the oil I need its just how much to put in the engine
I have a 306 1.4 1999 plate cheers !?

3litres then check the dipstick and fill accordingly, whilst giving sufficient time for the oil to reach the bottom of the engine between filling and checking.

Sump plug just get on the floor and have a look lol

[oilman]

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oilman

[Niall]

Hi Mate,
A bit of advice please. Want a good quality oil (need about 5.5 litres) for a supercharged GTi engine? Its a freshly rebuilt engine so the more protection the better and recommended change intervals to start with?

Thanks

[oilman]

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[oilman]

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[DeeTurbo]

Make: Peugeot
Model: 306 HDI
Year:2000
Engine type: Common rail diesel
Performance modifications: Stage 1 map, De-egr and free flowing exhaust.
Driving style: Road
Any other information that may be relevant: 125bhp map, I've had the car since new and have serviced it regularly but I have now done 314k mile in it. I've always used 10w40 but some people are telling me I should go up to 15w40. I feel I should stick with 10w40 but what would recommend? The car still runs a treat and still pulls really well.
What recommendation are you looking for? Engine oil

[C2K]

Hi Mate,
A bit of advice please. Want a good quality oil (need about 5.5 litres) for a supercharged GTi engine? Its a freshly rebuilt engine so the more protection the better and recommended change intervals to start with?

Thanks

Fuchs titan race pro s for me, 10w50.

[Tom]

Gulf Competition

[Niall]

Hi Mate,
A bit of advice please. Want a good quality oil (need about 5.5 litres) for a supercharged GTi engine? Its a freshly rebuilt engine so the more protection the better and recommended change intervals to start with?

Thanks

Fuchs titan race pro s for me, 10w50.

Cheers mate.
Was thinking about using Shell Helix ultra as I've heard good things about it and I'm using helix at the moment and it seems very good.

[oilman]

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[LewisG]

Make: Peugeot
Model: 306 2.0 HDI
Year: 2000
Engine type: Common rail diesel
Performance Modifications: Completely standard
Driving Style: Road
Completely standard engine with 145k on the clock

[oilman]

Hi

I would use a 5w-40 synthetic as the best option.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS NT/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.

As a budget choice, a 10w-40 will be fine and I would either go for the Fuchs Syn MC, Shell Helix, Millers Trident/EE Nanodrive, Castrol Magnatec, Mobil Super 2000 or Motul 6100

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-657-10w-40.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[pug306driver]

hi,

I would like to change the power steering fluid on our car a Peugeot 306 2 litre hdi estate phase 3 1999/2000 with p/s and a/c.........what power steering fluid does this car use as I'm a bit confused............red or green??

all help greatly appreciated.......also while I'm there perhaps it would be good to change the manual gearbox oil as well............what oil does that use please........

thanks in advance.....

[oilman]

Hi

The best options for the PAS are the Amsoil ATF, Red Line D4 or Fuchs ATF6000, although the others are fine as cheaper alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-771-dexron-iii.aspx

You need an MTF for the gearbox and the best proven options are the Red Line MTL, Amsoil MTF or Fuchs Sintofluid. The Millers TRX 75w-80 and Motul Motylgear are good alternatives.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Tim

[Gaz85]

Make: Peugeot
Model: 306 1905cc Diesel Turbo
Year: 1999
Performance Modifications: Aftermarket air filter (K&N Apollo Induction Kit)
Driving Style:City driving, fair bit of abuse
engine has 128k(roughly) on the clock.

Been told to use Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 0w40.