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What oil do you use?

What oil do you use?

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Asi
Posting Freak
2,510
12-07-2016, 02:07 PM
#1
i just got my car service 1000 miles ago. i used 5w 40 oil but the engine sounds tappety if you get me. so i was wondering what oil do you use or what oil does TTE recomends to use if your car supercharged
thanks

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Asi
12-07-2016, 02:07 PM #1

i just got my car service 1000 miles ago. i used 5w 40 oil but the engine sounds tappety if you get me. so i was wondering what oil do you use or what oil does TTE recomends to use if your car supercharged
thanks


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Marcus_1UZ
Senior Member
511
12-07-2016, 02:13 PM
#2
Asi i just got my car service 1000 miles ago. i used 5w 40 oil but the engine sounds tappety if you get me. so i was wondering what oil do you use or what oil does TTE recomends to use if your car supercharged
thanks

i should think it do with 5/40 in it Confusedcared:, im sure it should be 10/40 or 15/40 SS

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Marcus_1UZ
12-07-2016, 02:13 PM #2

Asi i just got my car service 1000 miles ago. i used 5w 40 oil but the engine sounds tappety if you get me. so i was wondering what oil do you use or what oil does TTE recomends to use if your car supercharged
thanks

i should think it do with 5/40 in it Confusedcared:, im sure it should be 10/40 or 15/40 SS


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]My Old IS200 V8 Turbo
* HKS BOV * HKS Turbo Wastegate * HKS Air Filter * DBA Gold Discs F/B * T4 turbo * Custom made 3" Exhaust to Turbo * Kei Office Coilovers * strut brace * Custom Rad & Pipes * Custom Intercooler & Pipes * Custom Manifold,s * Custom Fuel Lines * Custom Turbo Housing * Thats some of the items on the car, to much to list.
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Asi
Posting Freak
2,510
12-07-2016, 02:14 PM
#3
i thought 5w 40 would be fine but its just too tapety when driving.

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Asi
12-07-2016, 02:14 PM #3

i thought 5w 40 would be fine but its just too tapety when driving.


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Marcus_1UZ
Senior Member
511
12-07-2016, 02:21 PM
#4
yea its ok if you are some where and its -20 outside Wink but not for the UK it should be 10/40 i just looked it up to make sure Smile

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]My Old IS200 V8 Turbo
* HKS BOV * HKS Turbo Wastegate * HKS Air Filter * DBA Gold Discs F/B * T4 turbo * Custom made 3" Exhaust to Turbo * Kei Office Coilovers * strut brace * Custom Rad & Pipes * Custom Intercooler & Pipes * Custom Manifold,s * Custom Fuel Lines * Custom Turbo Housing * Thats some of the items on the car, to much to list.
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Marcus_1UZ
12-07-2016, 02:21 PM #4

yea its ok if you are some where and its -20 outside Wink but not for the UK it should be 10/40 i just looked it up to make sure Smile


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]My Old IS200 V8 Turbo
* HKS BOV * HKS Turbo Wastegate * HKS Air Filter * DBA Gold Discs F/B * T4 turbo * Custom made 3" Exhaust to Turbo * Kei Office Coilovers * strut brace * Custom Rad & Pipes * Custom Intercooler & Pipes * Custom Manifold,s * Custom Fuel Lines * Custom Turbo Housing * Thats some of the items on the car, to much to list.
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Asi
Posting Freak
2,510
12-07-2016, 02:25 PM
#5
right thanks Marcus will try 10/40 next time

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Asi
12-07-2016, 02:25 PM #5

right thanks Marcus will try 10/40 next time


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Marcus_1UZ
Senior Member
511
12-07-2016, 02:31 PM
#6
Asi right thanks Marcus will try 10/40 next time
if i was you mate i would do it soon, Smile

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]My Old IS200 V8 Turbo
* HKS BOV * HKS Turbo Wastegate * HKS Air Filter * DBA Gold Discs F/B * T4 turbo * Custom made 3" Exhaust to Turbo * Kei Office Coilovers * strut brace * Custom Rad & Pipes * Custom Intercooler & Pipes * Custom Manifold,s * Custom Fuel Lines * Custom Turbo Housing * Thats some of the items on the car, to much to list.
Outlaw jap club "Best Modified" Winner JAE 2009 :w00t:
Marcus_1UZ
12-07-2016, 02:31 PM #6

Asi right thanks Marcus will try 10/40 next time
if i was you mate i would do it soon, Smile


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]My Old IS200 V8 Turbo
* HKS BOV * HKS Turbo Wastegate * HKS Air Filter * DBA Gold Discs F/B * T4 turbo * Custom made 3" Exhaust to Turbo * Kei Office Coilovers * strut brace * Custom Rad & Pipes * Custom Intercooler & Pipes * Custom Manifold,s * Custom Fuel Lines * Custom Turbo Housing * Thats some of the items on the car, to much to list.
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Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
12-07-2016, 03:06 PM
#7
Always used 10-40 in my lex :thumbup1:

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Bandit
12-07-2016, 03:06 PM #7

Always used 10-40 in my lex :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

Asi
Posting Freak
2,510
12-07-2016, 03:57 PM
#8
will get the oil tommarow and do it myself at night
thanks for all the help guys

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Asi
12-07-2016, 03:57 PM #8

will get the oil tommarow and do it myself at night
thanks for all the help guys


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steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
13-07-2016, 12:21 AM
#9
5W30 in mine, stock engine. Nothing wrong with 5W40 either.

Edit - see Opie Oils' recommendations for oil types in the thread here, also their other thread about oil specifications in that same forum.
Edited 24-08-2009, 10:03 AM by steviewevie.

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steviewevie
13-07-2016, 12:21 AM #9

5W30 in mine, stock engine. Nothing wrong with 5W40 either.

Edit - see Opie Oils' recommendations for oil types in the thread here, also their other thread about oil specifications in that same forum.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
13-07-2016, 01:24 AM
#10
I must say i agree with Marcus.

a 10W is better for this country.

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Sparkystav
13-07-2016, 01:24 AM #10

I must say i agree with Marcus.

a 10W is better for this country.


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