Busybee Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I, like many I guess, come here for a car fix. So no virus talk. Oil. Good old oil. Thinking of making best use of “any time” we might all have and getting some oil to service cars. I’ve heard mention of Valvoline VR1 amongst others. High zinc etc. This is for non modified bog standard porkers admittedly driven spiritedly. What’s the consensus? Where’s best to get? Go...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Yeah, oil I now use Vr1 and thus far I like it. Engine is quieter and runs cooler. Also, it's no more expensive than the Magnatec I used before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 20 50w Phill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I used 20/50 Millers semi syn Pistoneeze in mine , still went like stink and didn't blow up.., tins look good too 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Sorry I can not comment on oil, my shrink has advised against it since I started stalking oil refineries.......for the Creator of VR1, he is almighty, our saviour....ops white straight jacket men are back...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Ordered a bit of VR1. If it’s not better than my usual helix, I’m demanding a refund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 What oil should I get for my new car ? I’ve not bought it yet and I don’t know what it will be .. 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Amazon basics. Best for everything except Porsche 911’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njpcarrera32 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 23 hours ago, longman said: I used 20/50 Millers semi syn Pistoneeze in mine , still went like stink and didn't blow up.., tins look good too 😆 Changed to this last year, and consumption has reduced, whilst no discernible change of performance. So gets a 👍from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 https://www.motul.com/gb/en/products/300v-competition-15w50--2 it’s what I’d be using if I still had my IB 1 hour ago, njpcarrera32 said: Changed to this last year, and consumption has reduced, whilst no discernible change of performance. So gets a 👍from me. what were you using before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Oft that’s a price for oil Shirish. Don’t think it’s warranted in my 180hp SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Busybee said: Oft that’s a price for oil Shirish. Don’t think it’s warranted in my 180hp SC. Go for their Motul 4100 15w50 instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Just now, SP72 said: Go for their Motul 4100 15w50 instead Have 15l of VR1 arriving tomorrow. Bit of a project as replacing the wheel arch thermostat too. Checking head stud bolts. My first major IB service. Done minors before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Talking of oils, running in oils. What were you advised to use @SP72 @Beaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 VR1 Any mineral oil should work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcarrera Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 On 3/18/2020 at 10:22 PM, longman said: What oil should I get for my new car ? I’ve not bought it yet and I don’t know what it will be .. 🤪 Seems like a good approach to narrow down choice of new car - choose a sexy oil and then find a car that needs it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Busybee said: Talking of oils, running in oils. What were you advised to use @SP72 @Beaky I left this to the garage to decide, but from what I was told any good mineral oil (needs to have a certain level of abrasiveness) to help bed in the rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, topcarrera said: Seems like a good approach to narrow down choice of new car - choose a sexy oil and then find a car that needs it! Lol I'm going for Shirish's first Motul oil and a 1:One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewaysfun Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-77374-millers-oils-classic-sport-high-performance-20w-50-fully-synthetic-engine-oil-with-nanotechnology.aspx This is what went in mine last time I serviced. I am pleased to report that for considering it's a fully synth, it doesn't leak like a sieve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) Took Scarlett for a blast today (essential supplies trip in wales). First time since the valve adjust. All drove fine. Sealed exhaust sounds much better. One thing. Valvoline vr1. My oil pressure has dropped. Was never indicating at the top of the dial gauge with my old 10/40 shell helix but it’s dropped significantly using the 20/50 vr1. Anything to worry about? Switch back? Could it just be my oil pressure sender (but why the drop?). Temperature good, level good etc . Hmm 🤔 Edited May 25, 2020 by Busybee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 No drop in pressure in mine. Runs cooler for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strosek34 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Been using 20/50 Valvoline Vr1 for years, and have always had great oil pressure, so don’t think that’s your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Weird right. Nothing else but the gauge gives any indication of a reduced pressure. What could it be? Guess the pressure sender (which looks as old as the ark to be fair) could be a good place to start. Is there a way of testing pressure independently? Nothing else has changed. Fresh filter, oil. Valves sound lovely now. No tappety tappety. Pulls better than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I had low pressure reading, ended up being an electrical issue, alternator wasn’t charging correctly but no warning lights etc. At the same time my temp gauge would read slightly higher, but once a new alternator Fitted all back to normal. so have your electric s checked first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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