Shell Helix Ultra comparable to Redline/M1/Texas/Blue/X-Rev?

[Mubarakrashid]

thks!. 40K servicing coming... will get some..

[Genie47]

Didn't use it. No comments can be made. Value for money though.

[Genie47]

A synthetic 0W40 or 5W40 will do. If you can use a synthetic MB 229.3 rated 0W30, your LGT will feel the release.

 

Check with Dwoon. I believe he uses a 5W40 for his turbocharged ride. He sees lower engine temperatures with it compared to a 50wt oil.

[Gary84]

bro many thanks...i'll try various oils then compare the diff....

[Garlic]

How is SHU on the whole?

 

C&C is charging abt $150 for 10K servicing with SHU, and yes they banned owners from bringing their on oil.

 

Remembered seeing some pics of sludged engines @ BITOG after using SHU.

[Furrynadz]

u see ppl sell here 5x only for shu

u agar agar noe lor

compare to redline price u agar agar noe more also noe

so charm meh

at least BM allow minus 13 pathetic bux and lemme use my slx

[Garlic]

Got these pics from BITOG, its from a Saab 9-5 engine.

 

Oil specs: http://www.shell-lubricants.com/products/pdf/HELIX%20ULTRA.PDF ://http://www.shell-lubricants.com/pro...IX%20ULTRA.PDF ://http://www.shell-lubricants.com/pro...IX%20ULTRA.PDF ://http://www.shell-lubricants.com/pro...IX%20ULTRA.PDF ://http://www.shell-lubricants.com/pro...IX%20ULTRA.PDF ://http://www.shell-lubricants.com/pro...IX%20ULTRA.PDF ://http://www.shell-lubricants.com/pro...IX%20ULTRA.PDF

 

 

 

 

Edited July 19, 2006 by Garlic

[Chewy]

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Order of preference ($$$ not factored)

- Redline

- Castrol

- Schaeffers

- M1

- cxxxxxe

- Shell Helix

 

The rest u named....

- Forget it....

 

$$$ factored

- Schaeffers

- cxxxxxe

- M1

- Redline

- Castrol

- Shell: $97!!!!

 

 

What are the factors when you choose the top 3?

[Chewy]

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I use Redline... Quite ok...

 

Know there are new brand like X-Rev and Texas and blue... hahaha they said until so good so good in the hotstuff magazine... after use what how many percent improvement what immediate feel like new car... mmm dun know real or not... i stick to redline lor.... seemed their "Testimonial" feature in the magazine is very unreal....

 

Ya la! So unbelievable! Think I may just stick to Helix to secure my warranty with C&C.

[Chewy]

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redline = good but ex$$, use only if u rev a lot, if not, no diff

m1 = get rough very fast after 5000km, otherwise ok

texas = huh...lol

blue = huh...bluefilm?

x-rev = wtf

 

if u want, get royal purple, schaeffers..etc

else just stick to ultra

 

Yes i do rev a lot. may just stick to helix. seems they're quite reliable and reputable compared to the rest.

[Southpark2000]

UOAs (Used Oil analysis) from BITOG....

Related to UOAs....Moly!!!

[Furrynadz]

very simple

oil is all abt 3 things

base stock and additive package and formulation

redline , castrol and schaeffers have it up there

[Genie47]

Huh? Garlic posted pics of a SAAB's oil sump using SHU not enough to convince you ah?

[Trex101]

This is the cleaning power of Redline polyol ester, compare this to the saab engine and you will know what you are paying for...

 

http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultima...=1;t=012378;p=0

Edited July 25, 2006 by Trex101

[Genie47]

Either that or change oil like siao! In the end might cost more than paying for premium oil!

[Trex101]

Sorry for the crappy ph photos.

This is my 2G engine after the valve cover is off, it's still very clean, not a speck of varnish can be found. OCI 10k with Redline 5w20

Edited July 25, 2006 by Trex101

[Gjrforce]

i use royal purple 10W40..OIC 10k.

 

not as clean as redline...but still quite clean..

 

will using the redline 5W30 in next oil change...

[Garlic]

Wow ... thats really clean!