Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: what oil? turbo

  1. #1

    what oil? turbo

    what is the best engine oil for an f7p turbo?

  2. #2
    does anybody know?

  3. #3
    Forum User bass_direct's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Romford, Essex
    Posts
    1,923
    I run 10w40 with approx 340bhp and an oil cooler. May change to 10w50 soon.

    Make sure you change it often.

  4. #4
    Forum User
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    North East
    Posts
    354
    What engine is in the car bass? VAG?

  5. #5
    Forum User Coops's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Turbo'd Beastie
    Posts
    9,955
    bass is same as me, F7P turbo, low comp pistons

    I think i'm running 5w 50 currently but no idea, its been off the road for a while. basically its the oil recommended for the new BMW M1

  6. #6
    Forum User
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    old harlow
    Posts
    680
    I used 10/50 then went to 15/50.


 

Similar Threads

  1. f7p/r turbo and r5 turbo parts on ebay now
    By GTTURBO in forum Items for Sale
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 25-02-2010, 08:34
  2. Replies: 1
    Last Post: 16-04-2009, 18:35
  3. R21 Turbo Map sensor - turbo conversion???
    By bass_direct in forum Items for Sale
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 18-10-2008, 07:53
  4. Turbo Exhaust Manifold / Turbo Downpipe
    By Glekke in forum Wanted
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 21-11-2007, 11:38
  5. CALIBRA TURBO 4X4 TURBO 2.5 ONO drop price to 2100 get gone
    By andywilliams666 in forum Cars for sale
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 31-10-2006, 08:50

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •