JT 0 Posted October 31, 2003 i'm sure it's been asked many times but i'm a little short on time to search so, whats the best oil for a vr6 e.g is synta silver ok!!!! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted October 31, 2003 yes (How's that for a short and to the point answer? ;-) ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT 0 Posted October 31, 2003 cheers yeah deffinatley to the point :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Micouris 0 Posted October 31, 2003 Is the synta silver a thicker oil than Synta gold? I am told that I should try using thicker oil - (currently Gold) as I have a really small and irritating leak and have changed the sump and gasket and still haven't sussed it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted October 31, 2003 yes. Silver - 10w40, gold - 5w40, iirc. Silver is also semi-synthetic, not fully synthetic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted October 31, 2003 http://corrado.atx-hosting.co.uk/search.php Insert words "oil AND VR6" et voila Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted October 31, 2003 Is the synta silver a thicker oil than Synta gold? I am told that I should try using thicker oil - (currently Gold) as I have a really small and irritating leak and have changed the sump and gasket and still haven't sussed it! :roll: leaking oil??? and on TV too :roll: what will people think :?: anyway nick that might be the solution to your C's wee oil leak prob......also you should find your oil consumption being a bit less too as i seem to use just under 2litres of the Gold-stuff between oil changes(5k mile interval)whereas someone i know who uses the silver gets around half that sort of consumption Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Micouris 0 Posted October 31, 2003 oi! stop it ;) it leaks about a tablespoon when I turn off after a long run. and then stops. Am def going to try silver as I am sure it will help. The guy at the dealer said it is common for the VR to leak but I don't think that's a good enough answer!... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 31, 2003 I find Olive oil works wonders in the VR engine, gives off a nice odour when burnt too oi! stop it ;) it leaks about a tablespoon when I turn off after a long run. and then stops. Am def going to try silver as I am sure it will help. The guy at the dealer said it is common for the VR to leak but I don't think that's a good enough answer!... Bullcrud it's common for a VR to leak oil. Mine doesn't leak a single drop. It's just a cop out answer because they can't be bothered to diagnose the fault. Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted October 31, 2003 It's highly likely the oil cooler seals, as I've found on mine... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
