Originally Posted By: Popsy
I think the OP is, like me, since we both are faily new in the "oil educated world", torn between trying new oils that may be better, and sticking to oils/oils specs that are known ok (or supposedly better for his oil consumption issue, for example).
I have an advantage over the OP, my diesel car is a beater, and I do many more miles per months than his Capri.
Sooo I use this car as a "oil experiment lab", to compare different oils. Yes I've noticed difference in noise, cold start behaviour (an issue he won't have in Spain), eagerness to rev (if you can call 4000rpm redline), the thickness of the oil when it was drained, the quantity of oil left on the camshaft after a while, etc. Yes, this may be anecdotic and not related to the engine wear or its remaining life, but some oils proved to be more comforting to the ears
In my case, remaining engine life is not important, and I don't have oil consumption issue (but fuel dilution is a problem), in the OP's case, it's different...but his engine is more worth an eventual rebuild..it's all a matter of point of view.
My advice to the OP ; if you have time, money, energy, you can try some oils and find the one that suit your engine best. There's plenty of possibilities, so you can spend a lifetime seeking for the ultimate oil, but don't forget the most important part, having fun with your car!
Finally somebody that has a bit of common sense , and now i am done with this thread for real
