New club Discount for Opie oils, also oil recommendations

**lodgey** · 19-09-2008, 04:53 PM

After having talks with the owner from Opie Oils, he has agreed to add allcorsa to their drivers club discount scheme. For this we will recieve between 10-22% discount on all of their products.

They really know their stuff, ao any question people may have, post them in here and one of their team will come along to answer them.

Have to say top company and a big thanks to Tom, from opie oils for setting this up

Lee · 19-09-2008, 06:51 PM

Great deal!

**Hoggy** · 19-09-2008, 06:59 PM

SCORE!! Well done lodger!

**oilman** · 22-09-2008, 07:53 AM

I get asked many questions about oil so I thought a thread here for all oil related questions would be a good idea and build into a FAQ or reference point for others.

So, put your oil questions here but please give the following information if you would like a recommendation:

Make
Model
Year
Engine size/type

Any mods

Type of use (road/track)

Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used)

What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?

I hope this will help and become a useful thread

Regards
Oilman

**lodgey** · 22-09-2008, 07:16 PM

I have already asked you for a recommendation for engine oil, however can you recommend a good geabox for my car.
Accord Type R H22a7 engine, 2000 model

Junior Bear · 22-09-2008, 07:31 PM

im sure the corsa b 1.0 12v 97 onwards is 15/w40 semi synth?

iw_Laurence · 22-09-2008, 07:34 PM

Make- Citroen
Model- Saxo Vtr
Year- 2000
Engine size/type- 1600cc
Miliage- 32000
Mods- full exhaust (inc. decat), enclosed induction
Type of use- road
Other- standard citroen oil used

after engine oil

**oilman** · 23-09-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lodgey

I have already asked you for a recommendation for engine oil, however can you recommend a good geabox for my car.
Accord Type R H22a7 engine, 2000 model

For a honda you will need an MTF, these are slightly thinner accross the temp range then a conventional 75w-90, MTF's tend to be around 75w-80 and GL4. Most popular from us is the Amsoil Synthetic MTF and the Redline MTL http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-670-75w-80-75w-85-mtfs.aspx

Cheers

Guy

**oilman** · 23-09-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iw_Laurence

Make- Citroen
Model- Saxo Vtr
Year- 2000
Engine size/type- 1600cc
Miliage- 32000
Mods- full exhaust (inc. decat), enclosed induction
Type of use- road
Other- standard citroen oil used

after engine oil

Hi,

For the VTR we tend to recommend a 5w-40 synthetic for all year round use, you can also use a 10w-40 semi synthetic on more of a cost choice.

Have a look at Fuchs, Motul and Silkolene here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Cheers

Guy

**oilman** · 03-01-2009, 12:49 PM

If you need oil advice or recommendations, please feel free to ask as I can help.

You will also find some useful info on my website here.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/oil-and-fi...-vauxhall.aspx

All the best for 2009

Cheers
Guy

Joshsl · 03-01-2009, 06:14 PM

make - vauxhal
model - corsa sport
year - 1997
milage - 109,000
engine size - 1600cc
mods - drilled air box and derestricted
road use

engine and gearbox oil

**oilman** · 04-01-2009, 11:32 AM

Engine I would go with a good 5w-40 synthetic. The likes of the Motul 8100 Xcess 5w-40 and the Fuchs Titan Supersyn are ideal here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

Gearbox, a GL4 80w have a look at this one http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-901-motu...-pressure.aspx

Cheers

Guy

**jt999** · 11-01-2009, 12:46 PM

Engine oil
make - Vauxhall
model - Corsa GLS 5 Door
year - 1994
milage - 100,000
engine size - 1.2 8v
mods - K&N Induction kit, different backbox (not sure if either of those affect this?)
Type of use - Road
Other- Lots of different oils used in the past, it had a service last march where fully synthetic oil was put in (not sure what that is :S) and since then have topped up with castrol magnetex i think it was called!

Also, as I want to completely drain it, does anyone know how I dispose of the old oil? I am assuming it doesn't go in the bin

Oh and gearbox oil? Thats news to me, how do I go about that one then?

**oilman** · 12-01-2009, 08:41 AM

Hi Guys!

We hope you’re all braving the cold weather OK!

At Opie Oils, to kick off 2009 and mark the introduction of new automotive care and detailing products to our product range, we're offering you a 15% discount when you spend over £25 (excluding carriage charges).

15% off ALL products across our entire range...
...including new cleaning, polishing & detailing products from Muc-Off, Meguiars and Bilt Hamber

And that's in addition to the 10% off with your forum membership... so you could be looking at a full 25% off anything!

Just use offer code NEWYEAR09 at the basket...
valid until midnight Sunday 18th January so don't miss out!

OR... If you'd prefer a gift rather than money off, we're still running our winter motoring gift offer, while stocks last - Spend £25 online and a bottle of concentrated Fuchs Screen Wash & De-Icer PLUS a bottle of Fuchs Eskimo concentrated anti-freeze worth £10.63 will be yours FREE. Use Discount Code* CARGIFT at the basket or checkout.

Not a member? Register here to get this additional discount. We can only offer this additional discount to members of affiliated motoring forums or clubs - have a look here to see the list of car clubs or the list of bike clubs... or register your club here if it's not already listed.

Meguiars
One of the most respected names in the cleaning, polishing and detailing world! We now stock a range of Meguiars cleaners, waxes and other detailing products, such as their 3 step cleaning and waxing system and Ultimate Quik Detailer.
View all Meguiars car products here.

Muc-Off
Market leading car and motorbike cleaning products to keep your pride and joy in top condition! We've selected the best of their range; products such as Muc-Off Wheel Cleaner, Muc-Off Ubershine and Muc-Off Bike cleaner really do a fantastic job.
View Muc-Off car products here and Muc-Off bike products here.

Bilt Hamber - Finishing Clay
Bilt Hamber auto-clay is a paint smoothing bar to remove particles from your car's paintworkwhich can't be removed by washing, waxing or polishing such as brakedust, insect residue, bird droppings or tree sap. Use of auto-clay willleave a glass smooth ultra clean finish ready for waxing. View products >>

Some useful links on our website.
- Car oil & filter service packs
- Motorcycle oil & filter service packs

Everyone here at Opie Oils wishes you all the best for 2009!

- Guy, Kyle, Liam, Paul, Simon and Tim

**jt999** · 12-01-2009, 09:50 AM

When I know what oil I need (see my last post) I will be coming to you, much easier than Halfords

**oilman** · 12-01-2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jt999

Engine oil
make - Vauxhall
model - Corsa GLS 5 Door
year - 1994
milage - 100,000
engine size - 1.2 8v
mods - K&N Induction kit, different backbox (not sure if either of those affect this?)
Type of use - Road
Other- Lots of different oils used in the past, it had a service last march where fully synthetic oil was put in (not sure what that is :S) and since then have topped up with castrol magnetex i think it was called!

Also, as I want to completely drain it, does anyone know how I dispose of the old oil? I am assuming it doesn't go in the bin

Oh and gearbox oil? Thats news to me, how do I go about that one then?

If you are going to drain and replace you can either go for a 5w-40 synthetic (quality choice) or a 10w-40 semi synthetic (cost choice). Brand wise, Fuchs and Motul are ideal http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

To dispose of the oil you will need to take it to the local dump/recycling center, though check first that they can take it.

For the gearbox a GL4 80w such as this one here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-722-cast...-gear-oil.aspx

Cheers

Guy.

**jt999** · 12-01-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilman

If you are going to drain and replace you can either go for a 5w-40 synthetic (quality choice) or a 10w-40 semi synthetic (cost choice). Brand wise, Fuchs and Motul are ideal http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx

To dispose of the oil you will need to take it to the local dump/recycling center, though check first that they can take it.

For the gearbox a GL4 80w such as this one here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-722-cast...-gear-oil.aspx

Cheers

Guy.

Cheers for the info, do you do Castrol Magnetex in a 5w40? I can't see it on the site (if its there)

I will be coming to you for it

only problem is I lost my wallet yesterday so am now awaiting my new cards to come through

**oilman** · 13-01-2009, 09:43 AM

We dont stock the Magnatec in 5w-40, for the reason it is way way over priced for what it is. I would go for this one instead http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-877-motu...synthetic.aspx

Cheers

Guy

**Hoggy** · 13-01-2009, 11:09 AM

Oilman!

Engine oil
make - Seat
model - Ibiza Sportrider
year - 2008
milage - coming up to 5,000
engine size - 1.4 16v (100ps)
mods - none
Type of use - Road
Other- just for info really

**oilman** · 13-01-2009, 11:43 AM

Ok, the Ibiza should have a service/oil change every 10,000 miles, based on this you have plenty of choice. As its new I would go with a 0w-30 or 5w-30 synthetic all year round use.

Have a look at some 0w-30 oils here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-652-0w-30.aspx

Chheers

Guy

19-09-2008, 04:53 PM	#1
lodgey Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Darlington Drives: Vectra 1.9 CDTI Gender: Posts: 5,703 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 14 Thanked 103 Times in 87 Posts	New club Discount for Opie oils, also oil recommendations After having talks with the owner from Opie Oils, he has agreed to add allcorsa to their drivers club discount scheme. For this we will recieve between 10-22% discount on all of their products. They really know their stuff, ao any question people may have, post them in here and one of their team will come along to answer them. Have to say top company and a big thanks to Tom, from opie oils for setting this up __________________ Accord Type ViagRa Sold

19-09-2008, 06:51 PM	#2
Lee Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Yorkshire Drives: Evo 9 FQ320 & Gas Van Gender: Posts: 10,440 iTrader: (0) Gallery: 39 Thanks: 22 Thanked 367 Times in 225 Posts	Great deal! __________________ Want to unlock additional benefits? Want to disable the forum adverts? Then become a GOLD MEMBER Please Do Not Use Text Talk, It's not hard to spell properly!!! PLEASE REPORT THEN IGNORE ANY PMs CLAIMING TO BE FROM SITE ADMIN UNLESS SENT FROM ME, THANKS.

22-09-2008, 07:53 AM	#4
oilman Trader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Cornwall, UK Drives: Seat Cupra Gender: Posts: 165 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 14 Posts	Oil advice and recommendations here I get asked many questions about oil so I thought a thread here for all oil related questions would be a good idea and build into a FAQ or reference point for others. So, put your oil questions here but please give the following information if you would like a recommendation: Make Model Year Engine size/type Any mods Type of use (road/track) Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? I hope this will help and become a useful thread Regards Oilman

22-09-2008, 07:16 PM	#5
lodgey Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Darlington Drives: Vectra 1.9 CDTI Gender: Posts: 5,703 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 14 Thanked 103 Times in 87 Posts	I have already asked you for a recommendation for engine oil, however can you recommend a good geabox for my car. Accord Type R H22a7 engine, 2000 model __________________ Accord Type ViagRa Sold

03-01-2009, 12:49 PM	#10
oilman Trader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Cornwall, UK Drives: Seat Cupra Gender: Posts: 165 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 14 Posts	If you need oil advice or recommendations, please feel free to ask as I can help. You will also find some useful info on my website here. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/oil-and-fi...-vauxhall.aspx All the best for 2009 Cheers Guy __________________ oilmans website : www.opieoils.co.uk/ e-mail : oilman@opieoils.co.uk all corsa members get 10% at Opieoils.co.uk Engine Oil

22-09-2008, 07:31 PM	#6
Junior Bear Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shropshire Drives: 1.4 16v Sport Gender: Posts: 4,599 iTrader: (0) Gallery: 2 Thanks: 19 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	im sure the corsa b 1.0 12v 97 onwards is 15/w40 semi synth?

22-09-2008, 07:34 PM	#7
iw_Laurence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Isle of Wight Drives: Saxo VTR 16v , Pug 205 1.9 GTI Gender: Posts: 1,153 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 5 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	Make- Citroen Model- Saxo Vtr Year- 2000 Engine size/type- 1600cc Miliage- 32000 Mods- full exhaust (inc. decat), enclosed induction Type of use- road Other- standard citroen oil used after engine oil

03-01-2009, 06:14 PM	#11
Joshsl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham Drives: Corsa 1.6 Sport Gender: Posts: 2,825 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	make - vauxhal model - corsa sport year - 1997 milage - 109,000 engine size - 1600cc mods - drilled air box and derestricted road use engine and gearbox oil

04-01-2009, 11:32 AM	#12
oilman Trader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Cornwall, UK Drives: Seat Cupra Gender: Posts: 165 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 14 Posts	Engine I would go with a good 5w-40 synthetic. The likes of the Motul 8100 Xcess 5w-40 and the Fuchs Titan Supersyn are ideal here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-656-5w-40.aspx Gearbox, a GL4 80w have a look at this one http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-901-motu...-pressure.aspx Cheers Guy __________________ oilmans website : www.opieoils.co.uk/ e-mail : oilman@opieoils.co.uk all corsa members get 10% at Opieoils.co.uk Engine Oil

12-01-2009, 08:41 AM	#14
oilman Trader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Cornwall, UK Drives: Seat Cupra Gender: Posts: 165 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 14 Posts	Opie Oils New Year Special Offer!!! Hi Guys! We hope you’re all braving the cold weather OK! At Opie Oils, to kick off 2009 and mark the introduction of new automotive care and detailing products to our product range, we're offering you a 15% discount when you spend over £25 (excluding carriage charges). 15% off ALL products across our entire range... ...including new cleaning, polishing & detailing products from Muc-Off, Meguiars and Bilt Hamber And that's in addition to the 10% off with your forum membership... so you could be looking at a full 25% off anything! Just use offer code NEWYEAR09 at the basket... valid until midnight Sunday 18th January so don't miss out! OR... If you'd prefer a gift rather than money off, we're still running our winter motoring gift offer, while stocks last - Spend £25 online and a bottle of concentrated Fuchs Screen Wash & De-Icer PLUS a bottle of Fuchs Eskimo concentrated anti-freeze worth £10.63 will be yours FREE. Use Discount Code* CARGIFT at the basket or checkout. Not a member? Register here to get this additional discount. We can only offer this additional discount to members of affiliated motoring forums or clubs - have a look here to see the list of car clubs or the list of bike clubs... or register your club here if it's not already listed. Meguiars One of the most respected names in the cleaning, polishing and detailing world! We now stock a range of Meguiars cleaners, waxes and other detailing products, such as their 3 step cleaning and waxing system and Ultimate Quik Detailer. View all Meguiars car products here. Muc-Off Market leading car and motorbike cleaning products to keep your pride and joy in top condition! We've selected the best of their range; products such as Muc-Off Wheel Cleaner, Muc-Off Ubershine and Muc-Off Bike cleaner really do a fantastic job. View Muc-Off car products here and Muc-Off bike products here. Bilt Hamber - Finishing Clay Bilt Hamber auto-clay is a paint smoothing bar to remove particles from your car's paintworkwhich can't be removed by washing, waxing or polishing such as brakedust, insect residue, bird droppings or tree sap. Use of auto-clay willleave a glass smooth ultra clean finish ready for waxing. View products >> Some useful links on our website. - Car oil & filter service packs - Motorcycle oil & filter service packs Everyone here at Opie Oils wishes you all the best for 2009! - Guy, Kyle, Liam, Paul, Simon and Tim __________________ oilmans website : www.opieoils.co.uk/ e-mail : oilman@opieoils.co.uk all corsa members get 10% at Opieoils.co.uk Engine Oil

13-01-2009, 09:43 AM	#18
oilman Trader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Cornwall, UK Drives: Seat Cupra Gender: Posts: 165 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 14 Posts	We dont stock the Magnatec in 5w-40, for the reason it is way way over priced for what it is. I would go for this one instead http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-877-motu...synthetic.aspx Cheers Guy __________________ oilmans website : www.opieoils.co.uk/ e-mail : oilman@opieoils.co.uk all corsa members get 10% at Opieoils.co.uk Engine Oil

13-01-2009, 11:43 AM	#20
oilman Trader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Cornwall, UK Drives: Seat Cupra Gender: Posts: 165 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 14 Posts	Ok, the Ibiza should have a service/oil change every 10,000 miles, based on this you have plenty of choice. As its new I would go with a 0w-30 or 5w-30 synthetic all year round use. Have a look at some 0w-30 oils here http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-652-0w-30.aspx Chheers Guy __________________ oilmans website : www.opieoils.co.uk/ e-mail : oilman@opieoils.co.uk all corsa members get 10% at Opieoils.co.uk Engine Oil

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