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Old May 23, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Alright peeps its time for an oil and filter change on mine just thought id see what other peolple use for their RS's

I was going to go for 10W 40 GTX Magnetec

would this be ok?
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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I use the same mate never had any problems.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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All depends on the spec of you engine.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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1600 cvh bored out to 1700
low comp pistons
stage 2 t3
piper cam
15psi boost
pace cooler
chip
scorpion exhaust

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Old May 23, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TOMO
1600 cvh bored out to 1700
low comp pistons
stage 2 t3
piper cam
15psi boost
pace cooler
chip
scorpion exhaust
you dont really want to be using crappy old magnatec in that mate!!
use a good fully synthetic oil like Mobil one 15w50 motorsport or Silkolene
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Old May 23, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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currently i run 15/50 in mine, although not been out the garage in a while

i was recommended 5/40 since though
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Old May 23, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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15w50 mobil1 motorsport.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by swerv
currently i run 15/50 in mine, although not been out the garage in a while

i was recommended 5/40 since though

Thats what i put in mine but then mines more or less standard. Best to PM the oilman and he will tell you exactly what oil to use for your spec
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Old May 24, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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15w 50 silkolene mate the dogs bollox
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