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Fully Synthetic - Fuchs/Gulf 10w40 anyone using it?Views : 481 Replies : 4Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Oct 20th, 2018, 21:01 | #1 |
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Fully Synthetic - Fuchs/Gulf 10w40 anyone using it?
Just thought I'd ask if any owners here are using Fuchs Titan Race Pro 10w40 https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-89823-f...ngine-oil.aspx or Gulf Competition https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60120-g...ngine-oil.aspx in their T5/R?
If so, what are your experiences with it?
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Oct 20th, 2018, 21:12 | #2 |
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No experience of them, but, they are pedigree oils of a high calibre, you cant really go wrong using them as they are 'ultimate' oils. Just dont try using long oci's, 8-10k max, as some esters are hygroscopic to a degree and absorb moisture over time, one of the reasons manufacturers dont condone them. They are intended for a short but extreme life. A3/B4 classification technically means they can fulfill the specified oci but it isnt advised unless the oci is short.
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Oct 20th, 2018, 22:02 | #3 |
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I've always used Valvoline/Motul to date and really like them. 1 C70 and the S70R are now due a service, whilst on OPIE I came across the above 2 and if, they really are that good and suitable I'd happily try them.
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Oct 22nd, 2018, 11:06 | #4 |
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Yes they are very good, if you like the Motul and Valvoline you will also like the Gulf and Fuchs. Both are ester synthetics.
We recommend changing at around 10-12,000 miles or once a year, what ever comes first. Cheers, Guy
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Oct 22nd, 2018, 22:19 | #5 |
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@ OPIE
I see the Gulf has the relevant ACEA A3/B4 specification as per the owners manual. So that's a safe bet. The Fuchs only states : API SL, SJ & SH - would this be suitable for the 2000 Volvo C70 2.3 T5 240bhp engine?
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