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I have been looking for alternatives to spending £40 on a can of Millers CTV and have found a few products which interest me but have my doubts.

Just wondering if there is anyone on here with either a personal opinion or a scientific opinion as to what would be best option.

Option 1.
Comma Sonic 20W50
http://www.commaoil.com/productsguide/view/6/247/SON5L
Reading around it would seem it has 1500ppm of ZDDP and can be had for less than £15 for 5litres (if you can find it)

Option 2.
Castrol XL 20W50
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectiongene...7027099#7094382
Again reading around it has around 1400ppm of ZDDP and can be has for around £20 per gallon (4.5litres)

Option 3.
A reasonable base oil (such as a mineral or semi-synth 15w50 or 20w50) Say between £10-£15.
And add a bottle of this.
http://www.zddplus.com/
Reckons that one bottle increases the ZDDP concentration of a gallon of oil by approx 1400ppm
This product can be had for between £7-£10 a bottle depending how much you buy.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

cock, got it wrong

Edited by wil_h on 8th Jun, 2010.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

What did you say Wil lol?

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

I'd been reading about the Millers Nano Technology oil, which seams pretty good and gets good reviews. but it's gear oil only so no good.

If you want a read, se below

http://www.millersoils.net/1_Millers_frame_MOTORSPORT-NT.htm

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

If only we could split the engine and gearbox oil!

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

just use the ctv its the only oil i would ever use in a high performance engine and box now, its proven and lasts a long time compared to others

always looking for them bigger bunches of bannanas

If £40 oil protects a 1k plus engine (or even more in most builds) then thats penuts to spend.

rick

Valvoline vr1 20-50 is my preferred oil I havnt tried the millers yet but the valvoline holds oil pressure for me when others havnt....

That mini is determined to Kill me!!!!

Alright then.

Option 4.
Man up and buy the CTV.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

I have CTV lose pressure when hot, one of those things I suppose.

I was buying CTV at around £30 a bottle not that long ago though - has it gone up that much?

Just checked - I can get it for £29.99 from my local friendly stockist.
Obviously there would be a delivery charge to post it out though.

If I could get it for £30 then its a no brainer.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

http://www.rsmmotorsport.co.uk/products/77...il-/detail.aspx

Bookmarked!

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

shell rimula super 10w40 . 10 quid a gallon . slick gear change as the vr1 gave me .used it now for about 3 years no probs .

Medusa + injection = too much torque for the dyno ..https://youtu.be/qg5o0_tJxYM

Thats a diesel oil isn't it Robert? I not sure but I think this is the oil my cousin "gets" from work.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

yes john , up to 2.4% zddp .

Medusa + injection = too much torque for the dyno ..https://youtu.be/qg5o0_tJxYM

I've asked my cousin to find out definately what they use at work.

I bet your oil stays clean for ages too Robert.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

interesting robert, are you still running heli transfer gears too? maybe the oil your using helps them along...

john i had a quick read of your links but i think i missed the boat, what does zddp additive do, super lube stuff?

Yes i moved to the darkside

Instagram @jdm_brett

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZDDP

Basically an Anti-Wear additive. Without it flattened cam lobes are not uncommon.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

i use a 10w40.. no issues yet.

Edited by MarkGTT on 10th Jun, 2010.

What 10w40?

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

On 10th Jun, 2010 John said:
What 10w40?

Edited by MarkGTT on 10th Jun, 2010.

I always use valvoline 20w50 turbo, struggling to get hold of it now though!

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi