Opie the OilMan

[forumadmin]

The NSXCB welcomes Opie oils as a NSXCB vendor. For those that use Pistonheads will know Opie oils as a vendor of oils that know what they are talking about.

They haven't posted in their section yet, but NSXCB members can get a discount when purchasing.

[oilman]

Thanks for the welcome, we have now posted in our section.

Thanks for the invitation, I hope we can be of assistance and benefit to Members of the Club.

Cheers
Simon

[Kevin]

Just to add that the Opie Oils section is only open to members of the NSXCB forum. If you can't find the Opie Oils section, please make sure you are logged in.

[Kevin]

Got my first order for oil yesterday. Arrived next day after the order.

I was recommended a fully ester based synthetic due the temps my oil gets to. As I have an oil temp gauge I know that the oil is exceeding 120deg C on the track. The GTX Magnatec I have been using apparantly breaks down at that temp. A full ester based oil doesn't. Also have read that there are about three ways of making a synthetic oil, and the 'full ester' oil is the 'real' way of doing it.

So I'll be using Silkolene Race 5W40 as recommended by these guys from now on, at a reasonable price too.

just my penny's worth.

[NSXGB]

Has anyone enquired as to what they recommend for a road car...I could not be bothered with filling in that form...

[simonprelude]

Pretty much as above really when I enquired about an oil for the NSX, S2000 and ITR.

[oilman]

The correct grades are 10w-40 or 5w-40.

You could use a 10w-40 semi for normal road use, changed every 5000 miles or go the 5w-40 synthetic route changed every 9000-12000 miles.

If the car is driven hard or used for lots of short journeys (these styles are heavy on oil) I would look at a 5w-40 synthetic.

This will also give better wear protection on cold start due to its better flow than a 10w-40.

Cheers
Simon