2002 is considered older now?! I suppose it is almost 10 years old, but I wouldn't have said it was
that old
I'll try and read through those links at some point soon, the Pajero is coming off the road next week when I get the Seicento re-taxed, etc so no rush for it
Much appreciated!
Congratulations on becoming a Moderator Eklipze3k. Only just noticed the colour change.
I hope you don't mind if I leverage off your thread for a bit - I have an interest in using a better oil than the recommended Selenia oil and hestitant about creating a new thread. Hopefully it will be a 'win win'.
I also remember the 660cc turbo engine from the Suzuki Cappuccino from a 'drive' in a neighour's car (I had the MX5 a the time) and it was a little cracker of an engine despite only returning a reputed 35mpg at the pumps.
Checking the properties of the different viscosities if 10W30 is coming up as the recommended viscosity from your research I didn't see the 'right one' in a 5W30 or 5W40 and it might be best to stick with the 10W30.
There is plenty of choice on
here with a 'cheapie' mineral and then choices of Fully synthetic of Ester synthetic. From the bit of reading that I did the Ester has the scare factor of 'swelling seals' but the
actual Ester content (the expensive bit) is really only 20-25%. The PAO is Class IV whilst the Ester is Class V. A high quality mineral oil is deemed to be Class III and is 'not really at the races'. Discussion on which is best - PAO or Ester is discussed
here with Ester coming out on top.
On the Red line choices with Opie there is a Racing oil. Get the impression that this would not give the protection and for a daily car the RL HP syn would be the better choice plus it's the only one categorised as Ester.
There is a Royal Purple on ebay for £11.56 (another Ester) for a quart (0.95L) which if you remember from the scar test it got an excellent result of practically no wear.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royal-Purple-10W30-Fully-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-/330596021866?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf90ef66a
Plenty of threads over the pond of Amsoil vs. Royal Purple vs. Red Line and which is the best. On the
four ball tests which are not offically recognised Amsoil which has not got API certification (not all that important) flaunt that theirs is the best oil.
There is another nice summary on one of the reviews...
http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-12530-API-Licensed-Performance/product-reviews/B000BNYMX2/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
but the advice is not to pay over the odds for oil and wait for it to come up on special. Filter is also important with the good ones filtering at 5 microsomething.
Can't really advise as to which make is best and which is 'value for money' but it could come down to the Redline HP & Colour Purple for the Esters and Amsoil for the Fully synthetic (FAO) or the 'cope out' Motul mineral. You would need to check with someone who genuinely knows what they're talking about if these are suitable or not.
I ran Mobile 1 on a turbo charged CVH Escort and at 70K miles the turbo needed a re-build and the gearbox was done twice ; 'chipped' engine has also lost its 'edge'. Getting robbed and living life in the fast lane didn't do it any favours. At the time the oil was supposedly the best around but it would not 'cut the mustard' today. Get the impression that the M1 started cutting corners using the cheaper Class III base oils when originally it was in the IV category.
Hopefully others will throw in their twopence worth but at least you're armed with a bit of info if you go asking any questions.
