birchieboy
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Just wondering what oil people use for track days.
im thinking of changing to 5w/50, has anyone had use of this?
thanks james
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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Is it just a track car?
IIRC my mate whos running a race car is using 5w/60
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sand-eel
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It would be a good idea yes, as the temps will obviously be a lot higher than normal.
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Robin
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20w50 or 10w60 would be my suggestions
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lee303
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i run millers cfs 10w 60
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gavin18787
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10w 40 as its a cheap car
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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smcGSI16V
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quote: Originally posted by gavin18787
10w 40 as its a cheap car
Me too, even tesco's own when Ive run short.
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gavin18787
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quote: Originally posted by smcGSI16V
quote: Originally posted by gavin18787
10w 40 as its a cheap car
Me too, even tesco's own when Ive run short.
I just use the stuff that comes in the service kit from ECP if its clean and topped up its all good for me.
Civic used to run 0w 40 mobil one which was silly expensive and it used to burn a shit load on track
VTS burns sweet fa no matter how you drive it
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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pow
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quote: Originally posted by antnee
Is it just a track car?
IIRC my mate whos running a race car is using 5w/60
You gotta mate for everything haven't you
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birchieboy
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its a track car, that is also sometimes used on the road. although never a short journey.
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birchieboy
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quote: Originally posted by lee303
i run millers cfs 10w 60
do you run dry sump system or normal pick up and oil pump?
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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quote: Originally posted by pow
quote: Originally posted by antnee
Is it just a track car?
IIRC my mate whos running a race car is using 5w/60
You gotta mate for everything haven't you
Meh, I helped build alot of this car, need to get it on track asap, I might be getting a go too
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