Motul Oil

Hitman83 · 10-11-2007, 03:12 PM

So I brought my car to the dealership for an oil change today and they were out of Mobil 1. I was at just under 3000 miles and NEVER go above that without changing my oil so I asked the tech what they could do. They offered to use Motul oil at no additional charge. I was like "meh" but the tech raved about how good this stuff is and how race car drivers use it etc. I must admit I was a little skeptical but OMG was she right! This stuff is amazing! And no Im not exaggerating here; my idle is smoother, valve train noise is almost gone and that faint ticking noise I hear if cruising at 3000rpms is gone. So far Im sold on the stuff but the real test will be to see if any of these sounds come back as miles are put on the oil. The only problem with it is the dealership charges $18/qt for an oil change with Motul.

will12345 · 10-11-2007, 03:18 PM

Motul is a great oil, if there putting in 300v then it will cost a lot, 15-18 bucks a qt. I run 300v 5w40 and spool and longevity of the oil is 5 times better than most oils ive ran

slowsti05 · 10-11-2007, 03:20 PM

i run motul trans oil and the stuff really makes a difference!

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 10-11-2007, 03:24 PM

yep, I run motul trans and motul rear diff oil (PA 90)...good stuff.

jutes85 · 10-11-2007, 03:25 PM

Dealer put in Motul 0w40 in my last change, tastes much better than Mobil1.

shockey` · 10-11-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by will12345

Motul is a great oil, if there putting in 300v then it will cost a lot, 15-18 bucks a qt. I run 300v 5w40 and spool and longevity of the oil is 5 times better than most oils ive ran

same, excellent oil. hella expensive.

D_STI · 10-11-2007, 06:15 PM

I use 8100 5w40 and so far no oil consumption whatsoever

Rookie84 · 10-12-2007, 02:23 AM

I ran 300V 5W30 on stock turbo and loved it. Currently running 300V 15W50 and loving it as well. I need to switch to something thinner like 5 or 10W40 before the wheather gets too cold

disturbed1 · 10-12-2007, 10:24 AM

i was told by a motul dealer that the 300v is not good for daily driver vehicles because the chemicals in the oil will evaporate over time and lose its protection over time. its great for track cars where the oil is changed frequently.

laueddy · 10-12-2007, 10:50 AM

I have pretty much decided to go with Motul for the tranny!

Which motul oil for the 2006 STi front & rear dif?

Thanks

disturbed1 · 10-12-2007, 01:15 PM

buy the diff oil from the dealer because the STi's have a "special blend"

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 10-12-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by disturbed1

buy the diff oil from the dealer because the STi's have a "special blend"

Or you can use a synthetic such as Motul PA 90 which meets our rear diff specs. It is simply wrong to say to only use the dealer fluid because it is some odd, one-off mix. Silkolene meets specs too. Our diff is not the only one in the world which requires the specific spec. I also ran Castrol TAF-X when I was in europe.

Hitman83 · 10-12-2007, 01:53 PM

I agree that only the dealership diff oil should be used. Not using it is only giving them ammunition to use against you if something breaks.

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 10-12-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by emkingsb

I agree that only the dealership oil should be used. Not using it is only giving them ammunition to use against you if something breaks.

You realize that if you mod your car for increased power, they can claim the additional power strained the part causing the failure, right? If that is what you are worried about, you should leave your car bone stock.... Using an oil that meets Subaru specs will not void your warranty. Using an oil that does not meet spec will. Subaru can not make you buy X brand of oil. Motul PA 90 meets spec.

royalsti · 10-12-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilverSTi

You realize that if you mod your car for increased power, they can claim the additional power strained the part causing the failure, right? If that is what you are worried about, you should leave your car bone stock.... Using an oil that meets Subaru specs will not void your warranty. Using an oil that does not meet spec will. Subaru can not make you buy X brand of oil. Motul PA 90 meets spec.

Russ, right on the money. I've used this stuff (Motul) with numerous trackdays; no issues. Personally, I use Motul fluids everywhere. Meets Subaru specs, and imho is some of the best stuff you can buy.

10-11-2007, 03:12 PM	#1
Hitman83 Spec C Club Car: 06 STI, 08 GSXR 750 Fav Mod: 8cm 20g Posts: 1,227 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Motul Oil So I brought my car to the dealership for an oil change today and they were out of Mobil 1. I was at just under 3000 miles and NEVER go above that without changing my oil so I asked the tech what they could do. They offered to use Motul oil at no additional charge. I was like "meh" but the tech raved about how good this stuff is and how race car drivers use it etc. I must admit I was a little skeptical but OMG was she right! This stuff is amazing! And no Im not exaggerating here; my idle is smoother, valve train noise is almost gone and that faint ticking noise I hear if cruising at 3000rpms is gone. So far Im sold on the stuff but the real test will be to see if any of these sounds come back as miles are put on the oil. The only problem with it is the dealership charges $18/qt for an oil change with Motul. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-11-2007, 03:18 PM	#2
will12345 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 subaru sti Fav Mod: 35r turbo kit Location: sunny san diego Posts: 305 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Motul Oil Motul is a great oil, if there putting in 300v then it will cost a lot, 15-18 bucks a qt. I run 300v 5w40 and spool and longevity of the oil is 5 times better than most oils ive ran

10-11-2007, 03:20 PM	#3
slowsti05 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 wrx sti Fav Mod: k-sports Posts: 74 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Motul Oil i run motul trans oil and the stuff really makes a difference!

10-11-2007, 03:24 PM	#4
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Car: '06 Works GP Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,747 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Motul Oil yep, I run motul trans and motul rear diff oil (PA 90)...good stuff.

10-11-2007, 03:25 PM	#5
jutes85 Silver Member Car: 2006 OBP STi Fav Mod: DOM3 Paperweight Location: Alberta Posts: 1,369 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Motul Oil Dealer put in Motul 0w40 in my last change, tastes much better than Mobil1. Last edited by jutes85 : 10-11-2007 at 03:33 PM.

10-11-2007, 06:15 PM	#7
D_STI Amateur STI Driver Posts: 44 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Motul Oil I use 8100 5w40 and so far no oil consumption whatsoever

10-12-2007, 02:23 AM	#8
Rookie84 Spec C Club Car: '93 RX-7 Fav Mod: LS6 and T-56 swap :D Location: Columbus, OH/Northern VA Posts: 1,461 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Motul Oil I ran 300V 5W30 on stock turbo and loved it. Currently running 300V 15W50 and loving it as well. I need to switch to something thinner like 5 or 10W40 before the wheather gets too cold

10-12-2007, 10:24 AM	#9
disturbed1 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 subaru wrx sti Fav Mod: royal purple Location: orange, CA Posts: 625 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Motul Oil i was told by a motul dealer that the 300v is not good for daily driver vehicles because the chemicals in the oil will evaporate over time and lose its protection over time. its great for track cars where the oil is changed frequently.

10-12-2007, 10:50 AM	#10
laueddy STI Driver Posts: 235 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Motul Oil I have pretty much decided to go with Motul for the tranny! Which motul oil for the 2006 STi front & rear dif? Thanks

10-12-2007, 01:15 PM	#11
disturbed1 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 subaru wrx sti Fav Mod: royal purple Location: orange, CA Posts: 625 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Motul Oil buy the diff oil from the dealer because the STi's have a "special blend"

10-12-2007, 01:53 PM	#13
Hitman83 Spec C Club Car: 06 STI, 08 GSXR 750 Fav Mod: 8cm 20g Posts: 1,227 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Motul Oil I agree that only the dealership diff oil should be used. Not using it is only giving them ammunition to use against you if something breaks. Last edited by Hitman83 : 10-12-2007 at 05:43 PM.