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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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What the best oil grade people use for there turbos on here for the engine an gearbox i want to change mine in both info appreciated
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 01:48 AM
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well i was useing 10/40w shell helix but today am goin to 10/50w silkolene pro s on the recomendation from oil man! seems to know his shit! (well oil)

loads of people are useing 15/50w mobile 1 motorsport tho! amd a few use 10/60w castrol rs!

will let ya knwo how i get on with the "real" fully synthetic oil
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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i was using castrol rs 10w60 - good shit!
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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Take a look here, I have plenty to choose from.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm

Would recommend Silkolene PRO or Motul 300V if you want a proper fully synthetic or if you want something cheaper then there are loads.

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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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cheers lads thanks for the help
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