Yes, use top tech, that one is fully syn.
If not Redline is good. Amsoil is good. Mobil 1 EP is also good.
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Yes, use top tech, that one is fully syn.
If not Redline is good. Amsoil is good. Mobil 1 EP is also good.
this just jumped to 26 usd
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been using the schell (aka turtle oil) from Giant. 5w40 for around 6k.
dun find it good, trying castrol 5w30 tomolo.
changed to castrol syntec 5w30, the car feels alive again.
Not sure if its due to changing from w40 to w30 or its just that castrol is better (since more ex). Got mine at around US$50 for 6 quarts from amazon.
Local distributors selling S$16 per quart.
Not going to go back to schnell for sure.
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changed to castrol syntec 5w30, the car feels alive again.
Not sure if its due to changing from w40 to w30 or its just that castrol is better (since more ex). Got mine at around US$50 for 6 quarts from amazon.
Local distributors selling S$16 per quart.
Not going to go back to schnell for sure.
or maybe just because it is fresh EO.
how much cheaper from amazon + shipping compared to local sales?
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saw this
Amazon.com: Liqui Moly 2041 Premium 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil - 5 Liter: Automotive
is this the one you are looking at ?
If conti, go for Castrol 0W30. Its euro spec, fully syn. $50usd for 6 quarts including shipping from amazon. You need hit $125usd for free shipping though.
Sg going for $16 per quart.
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One quart on amazon is probably ard 8.5usd. Local selling it at 16sgd. U can do the math...
Maybe due to fresh oil too...but I dun recall feeling shiok after changing to schnell....but wat to expect from a cheap oil right...the comparison is not fair to begin with...
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been using the schell (aka turtle oil) from Giant. 5w40 for around 6k.
dun find it good, trying castrol 5w30 tomolo.
that turtle oil is nonsense
Not really, still can use.
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lol. what is so bad about Helix Ultra?
A great engine oil should scrub out the combustion carbon deposits and hold the contaminants in suspension. So, oils like Castrol that turn black much faster than Helix has better protection and shows it's doing its proper job.
If the oil don't turn black until after 5k km, just brownish, it means the oil detergent additive is not as good as other oil. It still works, just not as good.
My personal opinion on Helix. It is still a good oil, just not great.
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will spoil engine or not?
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turtle oil and cocklube is waste money only
I jap car also ordered this.......
this oil spec fits most asia made car.
I do not know the authencity of the tests carried out on these oils, but, there is a ranking of oil here. It could very well be commissioned by amsoil.
See if your favourite oil is listed here. And take it with a pinch of salt. Nothing really beats changing oil regularly with the right type of oil for your car.
Comparative Motor Oil Testing
See if your favourite oil is listed here. And take it with a pinch of salt. Nothing really beats changing oil regularly with the right type of oil for your car.
Comparative Motor Oil Testing
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