Sandy Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hello Folks, I have 0-40 Mobil 1 (like this when I bought it) in my Zed at the moment is this oil ok. I really what to get it onto 5-30 mobil 1. Will it be ok to us 5-30 as a top up until I get the oil changed? PS I would change the oil but I feel it’s a waste as it was only done just before I bought the car (less than a 1,000 miles) Thanks in advance for any advice Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yes you will be fine using that for top up. Manual does state 5w-30 but i dont think the oil you have in will do any harm. I use Amsoil 5w-30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Cheers for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 I've had a wee look for mobil 1 5-30 but all I can find is the ESP stuff will that be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I think I'll use Amsoil 5w-30 for my next oil. Can I use it as a top up at the moment (mobil 1 0-40) in it just now cheers Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I think I'll use Amsoil 5w-30 for my next oil. Can I use it as a top up at the moment (mobil 1 0-40) in it just now cheers Sandy Yes. Amsoil is a very high quality oil. A lot of independant reports rate it better than Mobil 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 cool Amsoil it is then, where is the best place it get it? Cheers Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 cool Amsoil it is then, where is the best place it get it? Cheers Sandy I get mine from Opieoils, click their link on the homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Just ordered some cheers for your help Beavis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Does anyone use Redline? Used it in mine since I got it and find its making the engine a bit noisy before it heats up. Might go with ordering some Amsoil is thats considered good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 their has been some comment about 0-40W being too thin for the Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 info here viewtopic.php?t=8945&highlight=oil viewtopic.php?t=54&highlight=thin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 their has been some comment about 0-40W being too thin for the Z I read them actually but redline also has a thicker one 5-30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 their has been some comment about 0-40W being too thin for the Z I read them actually but redline also has a thicker one 5-30 5-30 or 10-40 will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 their has been some comment about 0-40W being too thin for the Z I read them actually but redline also has a thicker one 5-30 5-30 or 10-40 will be fine would Amsoil be 'better' ? Was thinking on using Catrol Edge too, using that in my Altezza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 For me SILKOLENE PRO-S 5W 40 Ester synthetic, there is no substitute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 their has been some comment about 0-40W being too thin for the Z I read them actually but redline also has a thicker one 5-30 5-30 or 10-40 will be fine would Amsoil be 'better' ? Was thinking on using Catrol Edge too, using that in my Altezza Always use Amsoil in mine great oil and no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 For me SILKOLENE PRO-S 5W 40 Ester synthetic, there is no substitute. Some statement... So this is your NR 1 Comes well recommended for the bike I got ... I'll see if I can find some 'cheap' motor factors over here stocking that though. probably doesn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yes, SILKOLENE has been used by me in my 300BHP Super-Charged Civic Type-R for over 3 and a half years, oil been changed every 3K, to some, thats overkill, but thats just me. Silkolene is rated above existing standards, and will happily stay at 120 degrees on a track all day, or a daily drive without breaking a sweat, granted AMSOIL is good, but then theres Silkolene! Equally, MOTUL 300V Power is another one I would put in my engine, but I chose the SILKY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yes, SILKOLENE has been used by me in my 300BHP Super-Charged Civic Type-R for over 3 and a half years, oil been changed every 3K, to some, thats overkill, but thats just me.Silkolene is rated above existing standards, and will happily stay at 120 degrees on a track all day, or a daily drive without breaking a sweat, granted AMSOIL is good, but then theres Silkolene! Equally, MOTUL 300V Power is another one I would put in my engine, but I chose the SILKY. Main supplier here folded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Main supplier? who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 For me SILKOLENE PRO-S 5W 40 Ester synthetic, there is no substitute. +1 got mine from opie oils, quieter and smoother once i changed to this i always use an oem oil filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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