Which brand of oil makes the KV6 run quietest? - Page 2

Typhoon190 · 30th May 2017, 20:38

I have similar with Mobil super 2000, but I believe it's due to contamination. When changed, it's perfectly quiet. But after around 5 months the oil light doesn't go out instantly, and I get a second or two of ticking.

Ched · 30th May 2017, 20:49

I used Mobil 2000 on my last 190 and about 3000 miles later the bottom end went, it also became very tappity not long after the change.

After that on the replacement engine and on my current car I have used helix a couple of times but mostly I use triple qx from Euro car parts.

Bolin · 30th May 2017, 23:33

Thanks folks, very interesting about the Mobil Super 2000 (yes it is only a handful of replies but rather coincidental).

directstep · 31st May 2017, 08:55

I've used Shell Helix semi & fully synthetic and the V6 has run well on both.

neilb740 · 1st June 2017, 00:00

I can't comment on the V6 but magnatec made my K series sound like a bag of bolts!

TomRS · 1st June 2017, 09:43

I use Gulf Racing 5w-40 or Shell 5w-40 fully synthetic and i only ever get slight tappet noise on hot starts but it dissapears after 3-5 seconds.

murphyv310 · 1st June 2017, 10:45

I used G-force 5w 40 fully synthetic in the V6 with good result, only the occasional tappet noise for a couple of seconds on hot starts.
If tappets are generally noisy even after an oil and filter change a proper engine flush can work wonders.

Ozjensen · 1st June 2017, 23:21

Typhoon - there has been heaps of posts on the equivalent Australian Forum about oils. The oil light not going out immediately is a sign of the oil pickup for the filter being clogged, and if left the bearings will fail. There are many photos on that Forum showing clogged pickups, and confirmation when cleaned the oil light went out immediately. Many members where shocked how much gunge was in their engines even on well maintained cars.

To cut a long story short members confirmed the engines are very sensitive to oils and only the specific oils are to be used and changed regularly. But get your oil pickup checked asap.

Regards Tony

30th May 2017, 20:49	#12
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	I used Mobil 2000 on my last 190 and about 3000 miles later the bottom end went, it also became very tappity not long after the change. After that on the replacement engine and on my current car I have used helix a couple of times but mostly I use triple qx from Euro car parts. Last edited by Ched; 30th May 2017 at 20:52..

30th May 2017, 23:33	#13
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1st June 2017, 09:43	#16
TomRS Posted a thing or two Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,456 Thanks: 123 Thanked 409 Times in 281 Posts	I use Gulf Racing 5w-40 or Shell 5w-40 fully synthetic and i only ever get slight tappet noise on hot starts but it dissapears after 3-5 seconds. __________________ http://i66.tinypic.com/5cd6xj.jpg

1st June 2017, 10:45	#17
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	I used G-force 5w 40 fully synthetic in the V6 with good result, only the occasional tappet noise for a couple of seconds on hot starts. If tappets are generally noisy even after an oil and filter change a proper engine flush can work wonders. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

30th May 2017, 20:38	#11
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	I have similar with Mobil super 2000, but I believe it's due to contamination. When changed, it's perfectly quiet. But after around 5 months the oil light doesn't go out instantly, and I get a second or two of ticking.

31st May 2017, 08:55	#14
directstep Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 398 Thanks: 109 Thanked 51 Times in 45 Posts	I've used Shell Helix semi & fully synthetic and the V6 has run well on both.

1st June 2017, 00:00	#15
neilb740 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 1.8 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 110 Thanked 362 Times in 237 Posts	I can't comment on the V6 but magnatec made my K series sound like a bag of bolts!

1st June 2017, 23:21	#18
Ozjensen Regular poster Rover 75 V8 Saloon #755 now sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 79 Thanks: 28 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Typhoon - there has been heaps of posts on the equivalent Australian Forum about oils. The oil light not going out immediately is a sign of the oil pickup for the filter being clogged, and if left the bearings will fail. There are many photos on that Forum showing clogged pickups, and confirmation when cleaned the oil light went out immediately. Many members where shocked how much gunge was in their engines even on well maintained cars. To cut a long story short members confirmed the engines are very sensitive to oils and only the specific oils are to be used and changed regularly. But get your oil pickup checked asap. Regards Tony