Engine oil

[Rs200matt]

My rs200 is currently been running on 5w40 millers racing oil it is £50 for 5 litres, am I best sticking with it? Or going to something like Elf?

 

[Chrisgti6]

The Elf stuff is fine for day to day use. What do you use the car for?

 

[TB Rich]

Any decent fully synth 5w40 will be more than adequate. I use Millers Nanodrive normally, mind I bought Millers racing by mistake last time - apart from being cheaper than the Nano I notice no difference of course. I like Millers oils though as for many years before I always used Millers XFS.

 

[Legend@wheels]

I use castrol edge 5-40 and used valvoline 5-40 before

 

[chris mcm]

Sitting on 6 litres of Fuchs Titan race pro s, going Into the car on Thursday, well 5.2 litres of it. Will report if I notice any difference, no idea what's in it at the minute as I've only owned the car since January. Can't see it making a noticeable difference as its only oil but at the end of the day it's peace of mind for me.

 

[Pav]

lots of threads about this mate..shell myself...

 

[Rs200matt]

Gonna be using the car for fast'ish road use and a few trackdays

 

[TB Rich]

Just change it more frequently then, again any good 5w40 fully synth will be up to it. I do mine every 6k regardless.

 

[montana]

Yeah what rich said , I also stick to 6k intervals. You can get elf evolution (fully synth ) oil filter and sump plug washer for £25 from Renault wolves , dirt cheap oil changes !

 

[ado]

Has anyone opted for oil analysis with every oil change to see how the oil and engine wear is doing?

 

[TB Rich]

Nope, sounds a bit excesive to me? However a quick google shows Millers do this service in the UK, so if they are at Autosport in Jan I'll have a chat and try to find out more.

 

[Yiannis197]

talking of oils, what is the maximum temp a good ester based oil can withstand?

 

[TB Rich]

I've always been told a good oil will happily take 120c. When I (eventually!) set my SPA oil temp gauge up I'm setting the high temp warning lamp at 110c.

 

[Raptor6767]

I'm using Motul 300V 5w40 for years. Intervals 5-10kkm depending on usage in between.

 

[TB Rich]

I'm using Motul 300V 5w40 for years. Intervals 5-10kkm depending on usage in between.

All the street racing you do mate, I'd set up an intravenous drip for the oil!!!! :lol2:

 

[Antti O]

I did just order , ELF SXR900 5W-40, 10 litres.

 

[Rs200matt]

I've ordered the elf kit