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Ello

Need some parts guys, anyone know of a breaks or does anyone have these two parts? I am after the cap that goes over the rear wiper arm joint and a drivers side door pin thingy

Cheers
SI

Cars in bits, doing the cam belt, full oil/fuel/air filter change. VW parts prices are a bit But if anyone is interseted I'm trying some new oil. Basically use Silkolene PRO S in our jap cars. I'm so impressed with this oil that I bit the bullet and got some 10-40 for the polo. Not cheap by any means but it is the blood of the engine so its not a good idea to scrimp and save on oil.

Got the oil from a contact, so if it works well in the polo. I'll try and get some prices for you guys if you are intested.

A bit of bumf from him....

Below is an article written by John Rowland, Silkolene/Fuchs Chief R & D Chemist for 40 years.


A word of caution – You get what you pay for!



[quote]Costs of synthetics vary considerably. The most expensive are the “Esterâ€

A bit more info from simon for anyone who is interested....

Synthetic Oils instead of Mineral Oils.

It is a fact that Semi and Fully synthetic oils are better for your car, they flow better when cold and give a greater level of protection when the engine is hot.

It is a fact, not myth that complex engines such as DOHC, Turbocharged, and Supercharged when driven hard will always have a greater degree of protection from a synthetic oil.

A synthetic oil is more robust and will last longer (that's why they cost more) mineral oils need much more frequent oil changes but they are cheaper. Semi-synthetic is to some extent the "middle ground" for pennies more than a good mineral oil.


Ester Synthetic Oils against Normal Synthetic Oils

The oils that give true benefits are ester synthetics (pretty hard to come by as they are expensive to make although Silkolene still does). The reasons for their application in motorsport and the aviation sector are clear:

They assist the additive pack in a motor oil formulation because they are surface-active (electrostatically attracted to metal surfaces), so they help to reduce wear and friction.

They are fluid at very low temperatures and at high temperatures they are very chemically stable and have low volatility (don’t evaporate away).

They also help to prevent hardening and cracking of oil seals at high temperatures.

It should be said that there are three types of synthetic oils on the market and they vary in quality and price the lowest being MC/HC (Molecularly Converted/Hydrocracked) mineral oil, POA's Poly Alpha Olefins and Esters.

So, there you have it, some advantages and disadvantages to consider, I'm here to give advice so please feel free to ask, I'll do my best to answer you.

As many of you will be aware, I sell the likes of Mobil 1 15w-50 Motorsport, Castrol RS 10w-60 and the Silkolene PRO S and PRO R Ester Range so I have plenty of oils to choose from. At the end of the day, I will tell you truthfully what I think are the best but you must use what you are comfortable with.

A bit more...

In general, yes synthetics will last longer, ester being the best, here's a rule of thumb. (It does depend on the quality of the oil though!) The more expensive oils with "high grade" VI improvers will last longer as the oil will last longer before "shearing" thinning down.

MC synthetic - 3000-5000 miles
POA's - 6000-8000 miles
Esters - 10000-120000 miles

Oh and can anyone get the parts above please. Also interested in the mesh/grill from the SE front bumper if anyone has one. As ours has been modded by a stone

Cheers
Si

If anyone really cares about there engine... you all should I would definatly advise a good oil. And not a stuff from down halfrauds. Have just been running the Polo on the new Silkolene PRO S. The difference is amazing the engine runs so much smoother and quiter now. I didn't know weither to put the stuff in the car or drink it

Si

but where do you buy it from?