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  • oilman
    S2Forum Maniac
    • Jan 2006
    • 996
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #316
    Id's stick with a 10w-40, ideally a good synthetic one.

    Cheers

    Tim
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    • Billman
      S2Forum Freak
      • Nov 2004
      • 4129

      #317
      For a Skoda Superb 1.8T with 193HP? What is the Best that can be used? Does it take only Longlife oil or can I use the usual Ester suspects in 5W-40?

      2007, no more warranty and normal use but in the hot Greek summer.
      Last edited by Billman; 16 December 2012, 18:02.
      Go Holset or Go RS4

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      • oilman
        S2Forum Maniac
        • Jan 2006
        • 996
        • Country: United Kingdom

        #318
        Hi

        What year is it? Is it under warranty? What sort of use does it get?

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        • 94S2Sedan
          S2Forum Fanatic
          • Jul 2012
          • 77
          • Home: United States Current: Brazil

          #319
          Would you recommend using Militec 1 with every oil change??

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          • oilman
            S2Forum Maniac
            • Jan 2006
            • 996
            • Country: United Kingdom

            #320
            I don't recommend the use of oil additives, this article explains it

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            Cheers

            Tim
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            • Billman
              S2Forum Freak
              • Nov 2004
              • 4129

              #321
              Originally posted by oilman
              Hi

              What year is it? Is it under warranty? What sort of use does it get?

              Cheers

              Tim
              It is a 2007 model. Mixed use mostly highway. No more warranty!
              Go Holset or Go RS4

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              • oilman
                S2Forum Maniac
                • Jan 2006
                • 996
                • Country: United Kingdom

                #322
                In that case one of the ester 5w-40s will be ideal.

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                Cheers

                Tim
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                • kevert
                  S2Forum Buff
                  • Dec 2012
                  • 29
                  • Country: Netherlands

                  #323
                  Browsed the topic, but could not find a very recent advice on the below:

                  My car
                  Make - Audi
                  Model -RS2
                  Year - '94
                  KM's - 156.00km
                  Engine Type - ABU
                  Engine Size - 2.2
                  Modifications -Standard
                  Driving style - Driven few times a month, when warm love to use the boost from 3500rpm.

                  Advice from Castrol (I have used Castrol in my other cars) Castrol EDGE 5W-30 but I also see a lot of Castrol EDGE Sport 10W-60 as advice.

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                  • rynaqui
                    S2Forum Fiend
                    • Mar 2012
                    • 2752
                    • Country: Malta

                    #324
                    Originally posted by kevert
                    Browsed the topic, but could not find a very recent advice on the below:

                    My car
                    Make - Audi
                    Model -RS2
                    Year - '94
                    KM's - 156.00km
                    Engine Type - ADU
                    Engine Size - 2.2
                    Modifications -Standard
                    Driving style - Driven few times a month, when warm love to use the boost from 3500rpm.

                    Advice from Castrol (I have used Castrol in my other cars) Castrol EDGE 5W-30 but I also see a lot of Castrol EDGE Sport 10W-60 as advice.
                    Corrected the engine code for you .

                    I'm using 10W-50 on mine, not sure of the brand I forgot but it wasn't cheap.
                    1996 S2 ABY Silver

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                    • CarstenH
                      S2Forum Fanatic
                      • Nov 2012
                      • 60
                      • Country: Germany

                      #325
                      Make: Audi
                      Model: S2 Coupe
                      Year: 1995
                      Engine Type: Turbo ABY
                      Engine Size 2226cc
                      Modifications: some 4XX hp
                      Driving style: sometimes very fast
                      Oil: Motul 300V Le Mans 20W60 100% Synthetic

                      I love this oil

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                      • oilman
                        S2Forum Maniac
                        • Jan 2006
                        • 996
                        • Country: United Kingdom

                        #326
                        Originally posted by kevert
                        Browsed the topic, but could not find a very recent advice on the below:

                        My car
                        Make - Audi
                        Model -RS2
                        Year - '94
                        KM's - 156.00km
                        Engine Type - ABU
                        Engine Size - 2.2
                        Modifications -Standard
                        Driving style - Driven few times a month, when warm love to use the boost from 3500rpm.

                        Advice from Castrol (I have used Castrol in my other cars) Castrol EDGE 5W-30 but I also see a lot of Castrol EDGE Sport 10W-60 as advice.
                        Hi

                        I wouldn't use either of those in your car, a good 5w-40 is a better choice.

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                        Out of those, the best ones are the Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS/CFS NT, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition.

                        Cheers

                        Tim
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                        • oilman
                          S2Forum Maniac
                          • Jan 2006
                          • 996
                          • Country: United Kingdom

                          #327
                          Originally posted by CarstenH
                          Make: Audi
                          Model: S2 Coupe
                          Year: 1995
                          Engine Type: Turbo ABY
                          Engine Size 2226cc
                          Modifications: some 4XX hp
                          Driving style: sometimes very fast
                          Oil: Motul 300V Le Mans 20W60 100% Synthetic

                          I love this oil
                          That is a very good oil, but too thick. A 10w-50 is a better option.

                          The UK's largest independent supplier of automotive oils, fluid and parts. We've products to suit any vehicle, from full blown Race / Track weapons, to Daily Drivers looking to save money. Plus FREE expert advice & recommendations - OPIE KNOW OILS


                          The Nanodrive CFS is, on paper, the best oil available, but the Pro S and CFS are both really good oils, so all are good choices for your car.

                          Cheers

                          Tim
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                          • as2q
                            S2Forum Addict
                            • Jan 2012
                            • 400
                            • Country: Scotland

                            #328
                            Make - Audi
                            Model -S2
                            Year - '94
                            Milage - 165000 miles
                            Engine Type - ABY
                            Engine Size - 2.2
                            Modifications -Chipped to around 290 ish
                            Driving style - normal and fast

                            Fully or semi synthetic?

                            Cheers
                            95 Coupe Kingfisher ABY

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                            • kevert
                              S2Forum Buff
                              • Dec 2012
                              • 29
                              • Country: Netherlands

                              #329
                              Tim,

                              Thanks for your recommendations! Question: most oils you post as best ones are oils for motorbikes, according to the webpages of the different brands.

                              Is there a reason you would recommend these motorbike oils above the car oils the manufacturer recommends? For instance Fuchs recommends TITAN GT1 5W-40 for the RS2. The Fuchs Titan Race Pro S is the motorbike oil.

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                              • oilman
                                S2Forum Maniac
                                • Jan 2006
                                • 996
                                • Country: United Kingdom

                                #330
                                Hi

                                The link is to car oils. Certain ones can be used in bikes, but they are definitely car oils. Silkolene Pro 4 Plus 5w-40 is the bike equivalent of the Fuchs Pro S 5w-40.

                                The GT1 is fine, but the Pro S is a better oil due to the ester content.

                                Cheers

                                Tim
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