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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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right lads what oil should i be using in my standard frst. there are many myths out there in the haynes it says "multigrade 5W/50 - 10W/30" and this site says " full synthetic oil mobil 1 15W/50 OR CASTROL RS 10W/60

what woul you sudjest as i want to maintain mine every 3000 miles or so

any thoughts would be appreciated!!!
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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I would say the big 3:

1.Valvoline Racing 10W60
2.Castrol TWS Motorsport 10W60
3.Motul 300V Competition


Valvoline is the cheapest of the three.
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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Please advise model, year and engine type. Any mods?

I'll then get back to you with the correct information.

Cheers
Simon
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