Best oil for stock CA18DET?

ttroopiec04 Jan 2012, 09:53

Hi Guys, i would like to do a service since i drove the car all the way from JHB, what oil should i use?

My friend uses Castrol Edge fully synthetic with his QG15 turbo conversion, should i also use the same oil? or go for something simpler like the castrol magnetic semi synthetic?

Also i would like to change my gearbox oil, what oil and howmuch oil should i get for my gearbox? i can get a pump to pump it in aswell.

And spark plugs, should i just put in the NGK's stated in the service manual?

Thanks!

NNIZAN-R04 Jan 2012, 11:09

never use magnatech it foams in a turbo motor causing bearings to die

ttroopiec04 Jan 2012, 11:14

NIZAN-R wrote:

never use magnatech it foams in a turbo motor causing bearings to die

Yaw im glad you told me that, so should i use the Castrol Edge fully synthetic? Ive heard its the best for turbos?

DDanielmoderator04 Jan 2012, 11:35

I've used Edge for many years. Although it isnt a true fully synthetic. It seemed fine though, no complaints.

Recently switched to Mobil 1

rratadmin04 Jan 2012, 13:36

Engine oil i use.
Shell hx10 ultra Grey bottle Or castrol slx
3.6L

Gear box
Castrol 75w90 GL4
2.4L

Diff
Castrol 80w90 GL5
1.8L

aaep88605 Jan 2012, 21:07

the best oil i would said Royal Purple and Elf full synthetic^^

ppoizenmoderator05 Jan 2012, 22:10

I only use Fuchs full synthetic oils

SSilviaS1305 Jan 2012, 22:39

Most of us at the track use castrol edge sport mixed with prolong engine treatment

aaep88605 Jan 2012, 23:20

prolong+1

CChristiaan12 Jan 2012, 21:55

Daniel wrote:

Mobil 1

+1

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