Engine oil to recommend

[escksu]

I've not come in in awhile, and looks like people have already forgotten - Castrol buys its oil from Shell Both are not true synthetic, but are highly processed mineral oil that just meets the spec that allows them to call it synthetic oil in some countries, although there are countries e.g. in the EU that prohibit them from calling it synthetic.

Synthetic oil is just base stock. What is really important is the additive package that is inside the oil.

Its not the oil that cleans or protect the engine, its the additives. I know calcium is an important detergent.

W/o good additives, having a fantastic base stock does nothing. Even POE also useless.

 

[sinicker]

i just ordered 24x1 quarts. free shipping.


But Y need to pay import fee deposit? what is it for ? if no import tax levied will it be refunded?

if buy 18 quarts, no import fee.

you check out already? why so rush?

 

[xbearx]

if buy 18 quarts, no import fee.

you check out already? why so rush?

i didnt know about it. last time i buy things also no import fees..
checked out already

 

[KaReNaBoI]

hi bros, noob here but im brining my car for servicing soon and the workshop guy told me they carry these brands of EO

Mobil 1,
Prestone
Elf
Asuki
Motul
Liquid Moly
Shell

I jus need a decent one dont have to be very good or expensive. which one shld i take?

pls advise!

 

[xbearx]

hi bros, noob here but im brining my car for servicing soon and the workshop guy told me they carry these brands of EO

Mobil 1,
Prestone
Elf
Asuki
Motul
Liquid Moly
Shell

I jus need a decent one dont have to be very good or expensive. which one shld i take?

pls advise!

mobil, shell and prestone

 

[KaReNaBoI]

mobil, shell and prestone

thanks bro

 

[Dragon]

hi bros, noob here but im brining my car for servicing soon and the workshop guy told me they carry these brands of EO

Mobil 1,
Prestone
Elf
Asuki
Motul
Liquid Moly
Shell

I jus need a decent one dont have to be very good or expensive. which one shld i take?

pls advise!

I'm currently using Motul. So far so good.

 

[Z_Dash]

I'm currently using Motul. So far so good.

Motul is branded......dubbed double ester oil.
Mobil1 is good enough for normal daily usage as vslue for money.

 

[warr]

in giant, there is a shell and there is a schnell. make sure you buy the one you want. haha.

a question: if car manual says EO requirement is 3.3L, how much does the workshop usu. ask u to bring the EO? 4L, or 5L?

 

[jumpmanz]

i just ordered 24x1 quarts. free shipping.


But Y need to pay import fee deposit? what is it for ? if no import tax levied will it be refunded?

what brand u bought bro?
just bought k&n air filter too

 

[Whispers]

how much to buy to avoid the taxes and qualify for free shipping?

is it better to use those "use and throw" filter or K&N filter? mechanic told me the reusable filter can disintegrate and the metal parts be sucked into the engine, damaging it...

 

[idmanotic]

how much to buy to avoid the taxes and qualify for free shipping?

is it better to use those "use and throw" filter or K&N filter? mechanic told me the reusable filter can disintegrate and the metal parts be sucked into the engine, damaging it...

I prefer K&N cause its more environmental friendly. Anyway, I have been using it for well over 5yrs for my previous cars as well.

But K&N need to oil, troublesome. If you prefer something that can last and easy to maintain, use hurricane or those stainless steel mash one. Super easy to maintain. Just wash only. Last super long as well.

 

[idmanotic]

Btw, for engine oil, I am using Redline. No special reason. Been using it for a long time so just stick with it. Its quite decent as well. Not too expensive also.

 

[Whispers]

I prefer K&N cause its more environmental friendly. Anyway, I have been using it for well over 5yrs for my previous cars as well.

But K&N need to oil, troublesome. If you prefer something that can last and easy to maintain, use hurricane or those stainless steel mash one. Super easy to maintain. Just wash only. Last super long as well.

what oil is used to maintain it?? i hear there is instructions included?

 

[warr]

in Esso kiosk worskhop, saw a Mobil 1 5w30 oil with green label, slightly more expensive than the 5w40 mobil 1. any good about the 5w30 oil?

 

[Byakuya]

just changed from 5w50 to redline 5w30, very good but normal to feel so i guess, from a heavy weight to a lighter one.

 

[cis2910]

just changed from 5w50 to redline 5w30, very good but normal to feel so i guess, from a heavy weight to a lighter one.

Wow, you jump from w50 to w30, that's big different i guess.
I used redline w30 on my car from year 1 to 5, I heard it is better for older car to use w40, therefore from 5th year onwards, I stick to redline w40.

 

[really]

what oil is used to maintain it?? i hear there is instructions included?

Just get the K&N Recharger Kit. Comes with cleaner and oil.

99-5050 - K&N Filter Cleaning Kits and Accessories, Filter Care Service Kit - Squeeze direct from K&N

 

[TopGun]

Wow, you jump from w50 to w30, that's big different i guess.
I used redline w30 on my car from year 1 to 5, I heard it is better for older car to use w40, therefore from 5th year onwards, I stick to redline w40.

Go check the specs. Irrc, redline 5w30 is thicker or as thick as redline 0w40.

 

[playstation76]

Wow, you jump from w50 to w30, that's big different i guess.
I used redline w30 on my car from year 1 to 5, I heard it is better for older car to use w40, therefore from 5th year onwards, I stick to redline w40.

old cars better dun use 5w 30?