engine oil/ filters for lancer

devarshi84 · 2nd March 2007, 18:16

THe car has not seen an engine oil change since some time now. I am looking to go with synthetic oil. which is the best synthetic oil for a lancer 1.5?

secondly. I am looking to go with a k&N conical air filter. any suggestions and recommendations?

the car just did 42K.

bhavit46 · 2nd March 2007, 18:50

Hi! I have used Shell Helix Ultra (full synthetic oil) and its one of the best in terms of keeping the engine cool and providing protection. Though Mobil one is much superior than the Shell, but its hard to beat Shell for it value for money. 4 lts of Shell Helix ulra costs Rs 2500, Ahmedabad. I recommend you to do an engine flush before you switch to synthetic oil.
For the filter, K&N had a bolton typoon kit for the lancer 1.5 that would not only help the engine breath better but also offer better filteration (as per K&n, though opinions do differ)
In Ahmedabad, Nath performance would help you out with the procurement as well as perfect fitment. PM me for the phone number of Nath Performance.

theMAG · 2nd March 2007, 19:20

You're considering an engine-change?

Use Mobil1 5W-50. K&N choice is right

theMAG · 2nd March 2007, 19:45

Sam had a complete engine diarrhea done for his Lancer.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-birthday.html

devarshi84 · 4th March 2007, 10:12

@theMAG: thanks for the link.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhavit46

Hi! I have used Shell Helix Ultra (full synthetic oil) and its one of the best in terms of keeping the engine cool and providing protection. Though Mobil one is much superior than the Shell, but its hard to beat Shell for it value for money. 4 lts of Shell Helix ulra costs Rs 2500, Ahmedabad. I recommend you to do an engine flush before you switch to synthetic oil.
For the filter, K&N had a bolton typoon kit for the lancer 1.5 that would not only help the engine breath better but also offer better filteration (as per K&n, though opinions do differ)
In Ahmedabad, Nath performance would help you out with the procurement as well as perfect fitment. PM me for the phone number of Nath Performance.

Thanks bhavit. what's the price of the K&N typhoon bolt-on? any ideas? also any other brands they carry?

nitrous · 4th March 2007, 14:51

Filter choice:A conical filter with proper plumbing.
Oil: 5w50 is right.My experiences with Mobil1 and OWS are very good.
Dont forget to flush ur engine. Various brands available:STP,Sonax,OWS,etc..

bhavit46 · 4th March 2007, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

@theMAG: thanks for the link.

Thanks bhavit. what's the price of the K&N typhoon bolt-on? any ideas? also any other brands they carry?

I have asked Nath Performance about the K&N typhoon kit for lancer but he confirmed that Methods Automotive has recently discontinued it. But you could get a bolt on kit from Green airfilters. Nath performance stocks Magnaflow, Borla, K&N, Sonax, Pete's performance tuning box and they can also import stuff you want. They also do customize jobs if the bolt on parts are unavailable.
The name of the In charge person is Jyot Nath who is my good friend and i source the performance parts for my Palio from him.

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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	engine oil/ filters for lancer THe car has not seen an engine oil change since some time now. I am looking to go with synthetic oil. which is the best synthetic oil for a lancer 1.5? secondly. I am looking to go with a k&N conical air filter. any suggestions and recommendations? the car just did 42K. Last edited by Rudra Sen : 2nd March 2007 at 21:09. Reason: missed the word 'oil'
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2nd March 2007, 18:50	#2
bhavit46 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 66 Thanked: 18 Times	Hi! I have used Shell Helix Ultra (full synthetic oil) and its one of the best in terms of keeping the engine cool and providing protection. Though Mobil one is much superior than the Shell, but its hard to beat Shell for it value for money. 4 lts of Shell Helix ulra costs Rs 2500, Ahmedabad. I recommend you to do an engine flush before you switch to synthetic oil. For the filter, K&N had a bolton typoon kit for the lancer 1.5 that would not only help the engine breath better but also offer better filteration (as per K&n, though opinions do differ) In Ahmedabad, Nath performance would help you out with the procurement as well as perfect fitment. PM me for the phone number of Nath Performance.
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	You're considering an engine-change? Use Mobil1 5W-50. K&N choice is right Last edited by theMAG : 2nd March 2007 at 19:26.
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Sam had a complete engine diarrhea done for his Lancer. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-birthday.html Last edited by theMAG : 2nd March 2007 at 19:47.
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Filter choice:A conical filter with proper plumbing. Oil: 5w50 is right.My experiences with Mobil1 and OWS are very good. Dont forget to flush ur engine. Various brands available:STP,Sonax,OWS,etc..
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