Technical New oil 100HP

[trackdayqueen]

Could do. I ran mine in fairly gently until 200 miles.

I've also found something Dave said true - it seems to drink Selenia K faster than Halfords 5w40.

Maybe it's a dealer conspiracy to keep you going back for more.

I ran mine in pretty hard, with a lot of short bursts towards the redline, but was otherwise fairly normal driving which for me is brisk I guess. By 400miles I redlined it on purpose at least once daily. I did this every day until a 1000miles and then just drove it normally, which would probably include a bit of redlining anyway, thinking about it.

 

[tifosi V8]

Now didnt some guy already say that but was told one mans experience didnt count for anything around here..

haha..

 

[Advanced Driver]

Could do. I ran mine in fairly gently until 200 miles.

I ran mine in gently too for a bit, and then increased the revs gradually. I've been hitting redlining it regularly for a while now.

I wonder what goes in at the factory. They may even put a completely different oil in for running in.

My one isn't leaking oil either, it must be burning it.

 

[HP]

Fiat UK told me the 100hp is filled with Selenia 20K 10w40 at the factory.

 

[Dan89]

Nope, Selenia 20K is a 10w40 semi synthetic, Selenia K is a 5w40 fully synthetic. The theory is a fully synthetic would last longer before degrading.

Ah ok

I still don't think it's sensible to go for something like 18k intervals as you will be transporting particles around the engine to a certain degree even if the oil is alright. I wouldn't trust any filter for that long.

5W40 10W40 semi fully synth it really isn't going to make that much difference here

I've had less discussion about what oil to put in a dozen 100 grand gearboxes before

 

[Dan89]

I ran mine in gently too for a bit, and then increased the revs gradually. I've been hitting redlining it regularly for a while now.

I wonder what goes in at the factory. They may even put a completely different oil in for running in.

My one isn't leaking oil either, it must be burning it.

There's one school of thought that says you should put a crappy oil in when an engine is new as 'super' oils don't allow the components to run-in properly. I personally think it's nonsense but it's what some people do.

I would also run a new engine in for about 1000 miles at least but I guess manufacturer knows best (and seeing as it's in warranty )

 

[tifosi V8]

There's one school of thought that says you should put a crappy oil in when an engine is new as 'super' oils don't allow the components to run-in properly. I personally think it's nonsense but it's what some people do.

I would also run a new engine in for about 1000 miles at least but I guess manufacturer knows best (and seeing as it's in warranty )

Don't start the 'running in' debate again..

 

[HP]

...I've had less discussion about what oil to put in a dozen 100 grand gearboxes before

Welcome to the Fiat Forum!

 

[Dan89]

Oh dear

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

And there was me thinking this thread had run its course

 

[tifosi V8]

20% off Mobil in Halfords at the moment. 5L of 10w40 (Super S) for £19.99 isn't bad..

 

[tifosi V8]

i have pm the person a tech at fiat the link to this thread

Any news? Still unresolved..

 

[nads205]

Guys - does anyone know how much this oil is in Halfords?

 

[tifosi V8]

Guys - does anyone know how much this oil is in Halfords?

Which oil? They don't stock Selenia, if that's what you're after.

 

[kipster1]

Just been handed 5 litres of Mobil 1 0W/40.
Do i use it in my 8v 1.2 at first service (Ducking for cover )?

 

[HP]

You can if you wish, but it's not the recommended grade.

 

[nads205]

Which oil? They don't stock Selenia, if that's what you're after.

Ah didn't realise. Mind you Selenia isn't a brand I've heard of.

 

[kipster1]

To throw a Cat amongst Pigeons. Castrol recommend this oil for the 1.2 8v? http://www.castrol.com/castrol/iframe.do?categoryId=9024084&contentId=7044829

And this for the 100HP.
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/iframe.do?categoryId=9024084&contentId=7044829

Edit....Links dont appear to be working as i pasted, but just type in your model engine size. they recommend 0w/30 for petrol engines.

 

[johans fiat]

EDGE 0W/30 for 1,1/54cp

 

[BenP]

You can if you wish, but it's not the recommended grade.

I'm using it in my 100HP with no issues whatsoever. The only difference between 0w and 5w/40 is that the former is ever so slightly thinner when cold - no bad thing for cold starts IMO.

Ben