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Oil recommendations and questions here - The Definitive S2 Oil thread
If you are doing so few miles, I'd think about using a good oil and extending the oil change interval to something like 15-18 months.
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Tim
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1991 Coupe Quattro 7a (soon Turbo) w/~150,000 miles.
Yearly ambient temps range from 100°F to -10°F but more short drives than long so currently no crazy oil temps. Next year I'll be doing more track days and Mt Drives.
What say ye? 5w-40 from Red Line, Amsoil, Castrol...
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If you are using an oil like the Motul 300v, trust me you do not need to bother with any additives. The 300v is at the top of its game and adding additives will not improve things, if anything it will mess with the oils additive pack so leave well alone is my advice.
Bhardahl, I dont know too much about the oil itself so I have to be carefull what I say... They are watching
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what about engine flush/cleaner fluids are they good before changing oil? I conser about the fact that always there will be some part of it after draining the oil and this could mess up fresh oil
No need for a flush IMO, good quality oil and regular changes and all will be nice and clean.
You are correct, you never get all the oil out... This also means you will never get all the flush out and that will start to get to work on your fresh oil I would rather have a bit of old oil in there.
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do you know what the HTHS is for the Gulf Competition 5w-40?
Found the HTHS for the 0w-30(3.58 mPas) but can't find the value for the other Gulf oils.
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I can't find it at the moment. I'll keep looking and get back to you if I see it.
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Tim
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I can't find it at the moment. I'll keep looking and get back to you if I see it.
Cheers
Tim
Ok, thanks. I'm just curious. I ordered a 20L can of 5w-40 from you and looking forward to see how it performaces.
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The cheapest way to buy is the Gulf in 20L drums at £99 at the moment.
I'd check it to see how the fuel dilution is affecting it.
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They'll tell you there is, but there are a lot of people using the Gulf without any issues whatsoever and we have sponsored drivers who have used it for 24hr racing, so it's definately good stuff.
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