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If you wish to collect oil, filters, plugs etc at Japshow Santa Pod on the 24th or 25th June don't forget to order online through the Members Section of our website here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members.aspx We will have a limited amount of stock for the weekend but to avoid disapointment, put your advanced order in now and we will ensure we bring it with us. All orders for Japshow will close in one week. Other shows coming up and already open for pre-order (see website) are: JAE 22/23rd July FORD FAIR 6th August BMW Car Club 20th August TRAX 3rd September GT BATTLE 17th September JAPFEST II 30th September JAPSHOW FINALE 7/8th October Cheers Simon & Guy

ROTORSTOCK III pre orders through our website will close at 6pm tonight. Look forward to seeing you there Sunday and Monday. Cheers Simon

Pre-orders through http://www.opieoils.co.uk for JAPFEST collection this Saturday will close at 6.00pm tonight. LAST ORDERS! Silkolene Prices will also be going up at 6.00pm tonight. ROTORSTOCK last orders will be in 1 week. If you would like some advice or just a chat with us at JAPFEST on Saturday, stop by our stand which is C6 and C7 opposite the Tavern Bar. Cheers Simon & Guy OPIE OILS

*************LAST ORDERS FOR JAPFEST************ Final reminder. If you wish to collect oil from us at Japfest (20th May) and wish to pre-order it you have 48 hours to place your order! Go to the Members Section at http://www.opieoils.co.uk and check out in the normal way. You will be offered the option to collect. Silkolene prices will be going up in 48 hours too. Cheers Simon

+++++++++++++++++++++ REMINDER +++++++++++++++++++++ If you are wanting to collect oil, plugs, filters or whatever from us at Japfest 20th May - Castle Coombe, the order system will be closing in 1 week. Remember if you order (for collection) before the closing date of May 16th you will also pay the current prices, not the new prices as announced. Prices on the day (unless you have booked your oil for collection) will be the new prices effective May 17th. See you all there! Cheers Simon & Guy

You will be able to order online at http://www.opieoils.co.uk You need to use the Members Section of our website for the Club prices. Regards Simon

DOT 4, we recommend Motul RBF 600 DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid as the top option otherwise there are many DOT 4's available. Cheers Simon

Orders for collection at JAPFEST (20th May - Castle Coombe) close in 14 days. To be sure to guarantee that we have what you want for collection on the day, you need to order before the closing date of 16th May. Orders for collection are "Carriage FREE". Don't forget, you can ONLY do this through the "Members Section" of our website at http://www.opieoils.co.uk Order ASAP to avoid disappointment! Cheers Simon & Guy Opie Oils

Please note that the order closing dates for shows are as follows: Japfest - Closing date Tuesday 16th May Rotorstock - Closing date Tuesday 23rd May Japshow - Closing date Tuesday 20th June JAE - Closing date Tuesday 18th July Ford Fair - Closing date Tuesday 1st August Trax - Tuesday 29th August D1GB/Time Attack Final - Tuesday 26th September Japshow Finale - Tuesday 3rd October The ability to order your oil for collection will be switched off at 6.00pm on the dates stated above. JAPFEST is only 3 weeks away so don't delay and get your order in today. Cheers Simon

The Opie Oils "collect your oil at shows" order system is now up and running in the "Members Section" of our website http://www.opieoils.co.uk To order your oil for collection at a show, saving carriage costs you need to follow this procedure: 1. Go to our site and log into the "Members Section". 2. Select the products that you want to buy and click on "buy now" they will appear in the basket on the left of the page. 3. Click on checkout and you will be taken to the "Delivery or Collection" screen showing the delivered and collected prices. 4. Select the show (and day) you want to collect the oil from us on and then click the link to collect your order. 5. You will then be taken back to your basket and you can add or delete products as you wish. 6. Click to go to secure checkout. 7. Complete your details and you're done. 8. You will receive email confirmation with instructions. Please note: Credit card payments will not be taken until a maximum of 3 working days before the show. We will be at the following shows: (more may be added later) Japfest 20th May Rotorstock 28/29th May Japshow 24/25th June JAE 22/23rd July Ford Fair 6th August Trax 3rd September D1GB/Time Attack Finals 1st October Japshow Finale 7/8th October So, why not plan your oil purchases around the shows and save paying carriage costs. Any questions please feel free to ask here or email us on sales@opieoils.co.uk We look forward to meeting you personally. Cheers Simon & Guy

I think I already posted something along those lines a while back. Basics are as follows really: In stock road cars 5w-40 or 10w-40 semi or fully synthetic Semi changed every 4000-6000 max, fully every 8000-10000 max. If the car is modded or used on track then a good quality race synthetic is a wise option but following these oil temp guidelines. Up to 120degC 5w-40 or 10w-40 Over 120degC 10w-50 or 15w-50 Cheers Simon

No mate we can do that for you. Normally an Oil and Recomendations thread as a sticky works, that way all the questions are in one place, over time it turns into an FAQ as it will end up covering most specs, state of tune and use. Cheers Simon.

A short lesson on Multigrades: If you see an expression such as 10W-40, the oil is a multigrade. This simply means that the oil falls into 2 viscosity grades, in this case 10W & 40. This is made possible by the inclusion of a polymer, a component which slows down the rate of thinning as the oil warms up and slows down the rate of thickening as the oil cools down. It was first developed some 50 years ago to avoid the routine of using a thinner oil in winter and a thicker oil in summer. For a 10w-40 to attain the specification target a 10W ( W = winter) the oil must have a certain maximum viscosity at low temperature. The actual viscosity and the temperature vary with the viscosity grade but in all cases the lower the number, the thinner the oil, e.g. a 5W oil is thinner than a 10W oil at temperatures encountered in UK winter conditions. This is important because a thinner oil will circulate faster on cold start, affording better engine protection. For a 10w-40 to attain the other specification target a 40 oil must fall within certain limits at 100 degC. In this case the temperature target does not vary with the viscosity grade, if there is no "W", the measuring temperature is always 100degC. Again the lower the number the thinner the oil, a 30 oil is thinner than a 40 oil at 100 degC., which is typical of maximum bulk oil temperatures in an operating engine. The engine makers are, of course, very well aware of this and specify oils according to engine design features, oil pump capacities, manufacturing tolerances, ambient temperature conditions etc. It is important to follow these guidelines, they are important and are an are stipulated for good reasons. If the engine has been modified, the operating conditions may well be outside the original design envelope. The stress on the oil caused by increased maximum revs, power output and temperature may indicate that oil of a different type and viscosity grade would be beneficial. Cheers Simon

Fully synthetic is better for turbo because it is more thermally stable at high temps meaning that it stays in grade for longer. We recommend 5w-40 for stock road cars and 10w-50 for modded/track cars. Cheers Simon http://www.opieoils.co.uk

There is no thicker than an sae 60 and unless you have excessive oil temps (by that I mean above 120degC) you don't need an sae 60. If the car is a stock road car use 5w-40 or 10w-40. If the car is heavily modded than 10w-50. Nissans recommendation is sae 30 or sae 40 Cheers Simon

Is the car stock and used on the road? Cheers Simon

Andy, Just spoken to accounts and a cheque is being sent today. Sorry for the delay. Regards Simon

Andy Did you mail it? Cheers Simon

There seems to be some confusion over whether Forum Users here are entitled to use the Members Section of the OPIE OILS website. For clarification, the answer is YES. You will find the Clubs Discounted Oil prices in this section but you need to request your access code first. Once you have been issed one, you have indefinate access. The link to the Members Section sign in page is here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members.aspx Please read the instructions on the page and request your access code by giving the information provided. Please ensure that your email address is correct otherwise we will be unable to send your code to you. I hope this clears up any confusion. Cheers Simon

If the car is tock and used on the road 5w-40. If modded or used on track 10w-50 would be a better choice. Cheers Simon

Thanks to everyone so far that has offered their car. For those that have not emailed us a picture, we would request that you do this as soon as possible to: sales@opieoils.co.uk ONE will do please. We will leave this thread open until Friday 27th February so please ensure if you are interested that you respond this week. We will then sort out all the applications and get back to you by the middle of March if we would like to use your car. Thanks again. Cheers Simon

Come on, don't be shy - we don't bite. Cheers Simon

We are planning to be at the following shows in 2006 and as in 2005 we are looking for some stunning cars to display on our stand. Japfest - Castle Combe (20th May) Rotorstock - Stratford (28/9th May) Jap Show - Santa Pod (24/25th June) Rallyday - Castle Combe (22nd July) JAE - Peterborough (23/24th July) TRAX - Silverstone (3rd September) Jap Show Finale - Santa Pod (7/8th October) GT Battle - Rockingham? (?) If your car is a true "looker" or "something special" and you are planning to be at any of these shows please either reply here with a pic or link, PM me or email me with a pic to sales@opieoils.co.uk Please also specify which shows you will be attending. If you were on our stand in 2005, we already have a picture so just let us know that you are interested for 2006. We will be offering 2 free tickets and some oil to those that are selected. Thanks for your help. Cheers Simon http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Andy, I cannot PM you. I am happy to pay the £100 Send me an invoice for trader status to sales@opieoils.co.uk and a check will find its way to you ASAP. Cheers Guy.

Unless the car is heavily modded or used on track, 5w-40 fully syn is fine. Cheers Simon