What brand Engine oil do people recommend? Im looking for 10w40 and I was going to go with Castrol Magnatec but then noticed its only Semi Synthetic. Is Fully Synthetic the way to go or is Ester based even better?
How much oil does the MR2 take?
Also how many miles should you do an oil change at?
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
I used halfords 5w40 fully synthetic mr2 takes 4.5 litres i think
Tip: if your doing it yourself do it with the car level on the ground (it's possible to squeeze under) if the back end's elevated on ramps the old oil wont drain out completely.
Tip: if your doing it yourself do it with the car level on the ground (it's possible to squeeze under) if the back end's elevated on ramps the old oil wont drain out completely.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
It's also best to fill up with cheap asda oil first and run for 10 mins, that way your engine oil will stay much cleaner for much longer
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
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Only thing is I dont think halfords do 10/40 Fully Synthetic
My car seems to have always had 10/40 in so dont want to go 5/40 incase it leaks a bit due to it being thinner
Only thing is I dont think halfords do 10/40 Fully Synthetic
My car seems to have always had 10/40 in so dont want to go 5/40 incase it leaks a bit due to it being thinner
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
Someone once told me 10/40 was better for turbo cars, as the turbos like the slightly thicker oil. Not sure how true that is.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
Valvoline 5W40 here.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
i use 10w40 semi synthetic
fully would be better if you drive hard
fully would be better if you drive hard
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
Mobil1 15-50 - all I've used in my tubby for over 100k
Currently 20% off at Chesterfield Halfords by the way...
Currently 20% off at Chesterfield Halfords by the way...
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
I only use Silkolene PRO S 10W-50 Ester Synthetic Oil as recommended by Oilman.
Depends on whether you are changing the filter at the same time.
With filter change approx 4.1 litres and without filter change approx 3.9 litres.
Depends on whether you are changing the filter at the same time.
With filter change approx 4.1 litres and without filter change approx 3.9 litres.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
I use Gulf formula G 5w40 fully synth. Well for the last two oilchanges, before that I used castrol edge 0w40 because it was the only fully synth stuff I could get at the time. Might try that eneos oil if I can get hold of it.
I always change the filter with the oil, is it ok to leave the same filter on?
What oilfilters do you guys use? I use the oem toyota one, but not sure if its any good as its made in china now.
I always change the filter with the oil, is it ok to leave the same filter on?
What oilfilters do you guys use? I use the oem toyota one, but not sure if its any good as its made in china now.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine Oil, What brand do you use and how much?
10w 40 for "high performance and turbo charged cars" yup that meets both my requirements!