BP Visco 5000

[ImPrOvIsE]

Just wondering if this oil is any good? I know you all recommend much more expensive oils but things are tight for me at the moment. The guy at the shop did say this oil was recently compared to Mobil 1 Synthetic and was superior.

Has anyone heard anything bad about this OIL concerning Skylines??

I am draining the shit oil out tomorrow. I have blown no smoke and cant see any leaking anywhere but on the dipstick it is getting lower. I have heard this means the motor does not like the oil it currently contains.

Also what is the model number of the NGK sparkplugs ( the normal plugs) for the 'line and what should I gap them at (I have stocker except for air filter)

Thanks people.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Hi Mate,

I use Mobil 1, but aslong as you change the oil regularly then I can't see any issues with using Visco 500. I have my plugs gapped to 0.69mm, but that's cause I run high boost, 0.8 should be fine for you.

See'ya:burnout:

[G0DF4Th3R]

number for plugs is BCPR6E from memory but u should recheck

u can get it from Marlows / Repco and get a gapping tool as well ($2) and gap them to 0.8 coz they come gapped at 1.2

just under 4 bucks for one and havent had any issues with it so far (no misfiring) seems to be doing well

[GTS-t VSPEC]

$4? That's cheap. It's probably not worth going for platinums, just go for the cheapies and change then regularly:D

See'ya:burnout:

[G0DF4Th3R]

yeah true

i just got the cheap ones coz i was sick of the misfiring and wanted to get rid of it in one afternoon

[2rismo]

I have used BP Visco 5000 for the last 30000kays and its the gear.

i get it for nothing so i was even more dubious than it just beign cheap.

it is definitely the shiznit

[GTS-t VSPEC]

30,000kms? I hope you changed it during that time:D

See'ya:burnout:

[2rismo]

pure genius!

rofl...

i.e. last 6 changes!

der... )

[ix9]

I use Mobil 1 Synth too. no complaints here...

I gots me some NGK BPR6ES coppers gapped to 0.8mm...

Not bad for me, I get them wholesale prices *taps nose*

[GTS-t VSPEC]

So how much is this Visco 5000 stuff?

See'ya:burnout:

[ImPrOvIsE]

I paid 32.95 from Odin Auto Parts

[ix9]

i paid $35 for mobil 1 synth... (mates rates)

it's not worth saving $3 on oil for the better quality of mobil1

[Nizmo]

yeah my plugs were changed just recently - nissan come out with platinums and a few mechanics will recomend them to u but normal $4 do just as well.

Ive got Redline in the Skyline but my 300ZX has Visco in it and i havent had any probs with that oil

[puckish]

Mobil 1 is tried and tested amongst us so it is the go. Others have their preferences but all go for the well known brand name stuff... So there is something in that.

Plantiums are a matter of opinion. If I change normal NGK R's every 20,000 I am still saving from buying the Platiums.

Your choice.

[Gradenko]

I just bought 5L of visco 5000. The specs look good on paper (https://www.distributor.bp.com.au/wls/servl...?cid=13&scid=14), but the true test is how it works out in real life use.

I've had enough of paying $50+ for Mobil 1, so I'm switching if this stuff delivers the goods. (Unless Strich9ine can get us all a piece of that $35 Mobil action ).

[adam 32]

whats this about if an engine doesnt agree with the oil the level will drop?

is there any truth to this?

[ix9]

Originally posted by Gradenko

(Unless Strich9ine can get us all a piece of that $35 Mobil action ).

*taps nose* ahh, the joys of having mates work at auto parts stores!

MUAHAHHAH!

[RB20LagWagon]

I think youll find strich is getting mobil synth

The one with the S on it?

Not mobil 1 ?

different kettle of fish

[puckish]

Check out

http://planetsoarer.com/OilAnalysis/OilAnalysis.htm

Makes for some interesting reading as to wear rates.

[ImPrOvIsE]

have ended up using this oil and the car has been running great