oilman 0 Posted March 13, 2008 To kick off Opie Oils new 12 part series of interesting oil facts we thought that we would address the statement Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul20v 0 Posted March 13, 2008 very intresting , but i have to ask what sparked it off :) and when does part 2 come Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilman 0 Posted March 13, 2008 It is just something I hear quite a bit. Part 2 will be along soon. Cheers Guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cata 0 Posted March 17, 2008 What would you suggest to be the highest "safe" temperature readout for oil? I hear it's 107*C, after which it's performance will first begin to deteriorate. You're the oilman, so that's why I want to get an answer from you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilman 0 Posted March 17, 2008 What temp they can handle all depends on what they are made from and their viscosity. A top synthetic 5w-40 is happy running around at 120degc all day long without shearing down. Cheers Guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil VR6 0 Posted March 17, 2008 What about the VW recommended oil - Synta Silver? Will that run fine at 120 degrees? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilman 0 Posted March 17, 2008 What grade? Cheers Guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted March 17, 2008 What about the VW recommended oil - Synta Silver? Will that run fine at 120 degrees? i was told thats the top end of its limit really as its a semi, so i started driving slower lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil VR6 0 Posted March 17, 2008 My guess is that semis aren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilman 0 Posted March 17, 2008 A semi will struggle with prlonged use at 120degc. VW recomend semi as the minimum spec oil to be used in the corrado, synthetic is the quality choice and always has been. Cheers Guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted March 17, 2008 just a polite suggestion oilman why dont you write some vw /rado specific thoughts on oil choices? instead of the random stuff you posted up there maybe a choice from opie for those on a budget /meduim budget/track use etc and some gear oil chat wouldnt go a miss...we all know redline helps tired boxes alot, are there any better choices or cheaper choices etc :hitler: :hitler: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilman 0 Posted March 17, 2008 Its a good idea and I will get round to it soon, in the meatime just ask. Cheers Guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cata 0 Posted March 17, 2008 Thank you for taking the time to share all of this insight with us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul20v 0 Posted May 4, 2008 whens this forum havin no 2 then bet you wish you had nt started this :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilman 0 Posted May 5, 2008 Should already be on here :) Cheers Guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
