Oil recommendations and questions here - The Definitive S2 Oil thread

[Nik0las]

1 vote for MOTUL also!

[bad8008]

Hi,
I don't see much stories on 0-30W. Why is it? Would you not recommend?

[oilman]

0w-30s are generally good oils, but can be a bit thin for use in modified cars

[ade]

hello oilman, i have a gear oil question, just wondered what you would recommend for use in a standard Audi S2 gearbox? its just been rebuilt. it'll mostly be used for normal driving but occasional blasts at santa pod.. i've been told that the redline heavy shock gear oil may suit it, is 75w/80 the viscosity i should be looking for?
the guy that rebuilt it mentioned that whatever oil is used it must be a hypoid
appreciate any advice you can give.

[oilman]

Dont bother with Redline Heavy Shock, its too thick for your box. comes in around 75w-140. As a good quality choice thats well proven you cannot go wrong with the Fuchs Titan Sintofluid 75w-80 here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuch...ion-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Guy

[ade]

thanks for quick reply, i looked at that on your site, shall make a purchase shortly

[Golfboy666GTI]

Dont bother with Redline Heavy Shock, its too thick for your box. comes in around 75w-140. As a good quality choice thats well proven you cannot go wrong with the Fuchs Titan Sintofluid 75w-80 here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuch...ion-fluid.aspx

Cheers

Guy

I went to my local Fuchs dealer here in NZ today, they said they have never heard of it. What else would you recommend? (RS2 done 200,000kms, daily driven).

[oilman]

You need a 75w-80 or 70w-80. Look for the best you can find, Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF are the best ones, but I have no idea what you have over there.

[bad8008]

0w-30s are generally good oils, but can be a bit thin for use in modified cars

thanks...

[Golfboy666GTI]

Hi Oil Man. I have two cars Id like your advice on, mine and a mates:

Mine:

Make - Audi
Model - RS2
Year - '95
KM's - 205,000
Engine Type - ADU
Engine Size - 2.2
Modifications - K&N and a Superchip (that getting removed and put back to factory)
Driving style - Daily driven with some sprited driving

Currently Im running Total Quartz 9000 SM 5W40.



My mates:

Make - Audi
Model - S6
Year - '94
KM's - 180,000
Engine Type - ANN
Engine Size - 2.2
Modifications - Standard
Driving style - Daily Driven

Car doesnt smoke but its using oil. Currently its running Shell Helix Ultra 5-40, he does a lot of short trips.


Temps here in New Zealand can get as high as 35C in the summer and lows of -5C in the winter.

[oilman]

I'd say you're both using the correct grade of oil, and the ones you mentioned are ok, just not sure if there is any difference between the European and NZ versions. With the mileages on the cars, using some oil can be expected. How much are you using? a litre per 1000km is okay according to Audi, if I remember correctly

[Golfboy666GTI]

I'd say you're both using the correct grade of oil, and the ones you mentioned are ok, just not sure if there is any difference between the European and NZ versions. With the mileages on the cars, using some oil can be expected. How much are you using? a litre per 1000km is okay according to Audi, if I remember correctly

Thanks
I think his car is using a litre per 1,500kms.

[oilman]

That level of oil consumption is annoying, but acceptable

[Audi-Porsche Avant RS2]

Which oil Audi recommended for S2/RS2? I have tried Castrol RS 10W60 and Motul 300V Le Mans 20W60.

Alessio

[oilman]

Hi Alessio

Both of those are too thick, I would go for a 5w-40 for normal use or a 10w-50 if it's used on the track a lot or heavily modified

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

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Out of those, the best ones are the Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. They are all really good oils and up to dealing with the harsh conditions of trackdays.

Cheers

Tim