Hi everyone! I want to ask the group's specialists what they recommend for protecting the engine of a car I want to keep in my collection for many years and with very little use. Specifically the car is a Megane 3 RS, almost 10 years old and with less than 10,000 km, and I want to preserve its current condition and mechanics for the long term. What specific oil or type of oil is recommended for a car which is started and used sporadically? But when it is used, it is demanded at their maximum. I listen to your advice, thank you very much.
Best Oil for potential collection car
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What's in the sump now?
1000KM per year with maybe a 2 year OCI - it will likely make no difference what you use.
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What lubes are available in your area? It's hard for us to know what to recommend without understanding what's available in your market.
Also, you haven't stated what your OCI plan is. That would affect the recommendation as well.
Also, you haven't stated what your OCI plan is. That would affect the recommendation as well.
Maximum what? Max heat? Max load? Max speed?
What does Renault recommend for their hot little car? Are they turbocharged?
Is yours modified? Do you run this car on a track...or just dodge police with it? (just kidding)
We love to hear about delicious, special cars we can't buy.
One thing I never thought of until this moment regards engines used, say, once or twice a year.
Has anyone heard of simply cranking an engine with spark and fuel disabled so the oil gets pumped around?
Why not do this periodically to all stored vehicles?
I do this every time I fire up my rarely used pickup.
The practice eliminates my wee bit of start-up rattle. You'd be doing it to lube your engine's internals.
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Not sure about that, but generally you don't want a battery connected to a car you don't use regularly (and care a lot about) because of possible electrolytic corrosion. You certainly could do it with a jump pack.
Liqui Moly Synthoil High Tech 5W-40.
2 years/20000 kms
Liqui Moly, Valvoline, Castrol, Mobil.
Yes, its turbocharged. It's not used on the track, it's only used on the roads. In these cases, I let the whole engine/gearbox warm up thoroughly for a kilometers/minutes and then I rev it to the maximum.
Yes, this is something I was considering trying. I start the car every three weeks around the block and return it to storage to recharge the battery and rotate the tires at least.
...and it's not modified?
Sounds like all you need is an oil which meets the manufacturers specifications.
What country are you in?
Sounds like all you need is an oil which meets the manufacturers specifications.
What country are you in?
Staying with that Liqui Moly will meet your needs.
I think the oil you're using is fine. When you drive it run it at least 30 minutes on the highway if you can.
Is it getting to temp in that time? I'd suggest a battery tender and storing it on something like these if your concerned about flat spotting. If it's not getting up to temp, are you really helping the cause?
The car has downpipe and reprogramation (STG2). Synthoil doesn't meet the RN0700/RN0710 standard for my vehicle, which Molygen does (which I read here is a fake synthetic). That's my main doubt.
Its not a problem that Synthoil does not show the standard of my vehicle? (RN0700/RN0710).
Yes, honestly I don't get to that point for that long, but I gradually increase the intensity once it reaches working temperature.
During these three-week starts, the goal is to charge the battery and rotate the tires. I only turn the car off when it reaches optimal operating temperature. I'll see if I can get those floor accessories.Is it getting to temp in that time? I'd suggest a battery tender and storing it on something like these if your concerned about flat spotting. If it's not getting up to temp, are you really helping the cause?
A battery tender will maintain the battery to full charge and have circuitry to prevent overcharging.
If you want to take it for a drive, take it for a drive, but if you're just driving it to charge and warm it up, IMO you're better suited to not drive it and keep a tender on it.
Being stateside, I have little familiarity with Renault specs, but perhaps someone can tick and tie them, or find an in spec lm product.