Which engine oil work best in your car

[Yuan]

tried Motul 300V 10W 40 Double Ester 2 litres @$65

& Redline 10w 40 with polyol ester base 1 quart (approx 1 litre) @$17.50

change fresh oil @5000 km

both quite close in my opinion but great priced difference.

both contains molybdenum disuphide which reduces friction, Motul contains more moly than Redline

 

so now on Redline but willing to try others , like Amsoil, Voltronics, if feedback is better than Redline

 

I have not tried Redline before. Maybe my next oil change will try.

 

I am on Voltronics for 3 consecutive rounds. Engine is smooth and quiet for at least the first 8k mileage. After that, can feel that it starts to get a bit coarse at times but still acceptable and FC remains the same. I stretch it slightly past 10k mileage. Downside to this oil is the cost.

[Kb27]

I have not tried Redline before. Maybe my next oil change will try.

 

I am on Voltronics for 3 consecutive rounds. Engine is smooth and quiet for at least the first 8k mileage. After that, can feel that it starts to get a bit coarse at times but still acceptable and FC remains the same. I stretch it slightly past 10k mileage. Downside to this oil is the cost.

 

 

The last time, I used Amsoil ASM 0w20 up to 11k. It was still running very smooth at the time I changed it out. Could have gone further, but I decide to change.

[Kurty]

you guys change the engine oil yourself? thinking of doing the same for my ride, as fc is quite bad..

although i got another free servicing by workshop.

 

is it ok if i bought the oil and ask them to change for me?

[Kurty]

also need to mention, anyone stay in the east? bedok reservoir for me, wish to learn something about my ride as it's only a week old, opc

[Robo]

also need to mention, anyone stay in the east? bedok reservoir for me, wish to learn something about my ride as it's only a week old, opc

 

i stay at reservoir view

[Kb27]

you guys change the engine oil yourself? thinking of doing the same for my ride, as fc is quite bad..

although i got another free servicing by workshop.

 

is it ok if i bought the oil and ask them to change for me?

 

Change to either xw30 oil should be about as much as you save for fc.

 

For bring-your-own oil, you have to check with the workshop.

Some don't allow, some are ok.

The reasons they don't allow is bcoz otherwise they can't make money out of you.

[Bettertomorrow]

FK Massimo.. GOOD STUFF! After trying out Redline, RevX, Shell, Mobil, HKS, KIC... I still come back to FK Massimo Pulse.

Edited May 10, 2009 by Bettertomorrow

[Kelpie]

Yeah if got 5 wt I also buy.

 

I think the closet that we can get after 20wt is those with no rating one in the market. Not cheap .

 

Regards,

[Hamburger]

mi use Eneos oil wif tat moly thingy. Its synthetic blend n somehow i find it slightly better than e Amsoil vis30 oil. Most impt is cheaper

[Freifeit]

I DIY_ed the OC yesterday and my findings on used SHU (after 11k kms) are as follows:

 

1) no thickening;

2) felt smooth (with my fingers) &

3) no sludge (i used a white filter mat to filter out the used oil for inspection).

 

This is the 3rd time I handled the SHU OC. The results were consistant for the 3 OCs.

 

I should have taken the pictures but I was busy for other maintenance (ATF flushing & TB cleaning).

 

Anyway, the best way to decide on oil quality is send for oil analysis as mentioned my MCF experts..

[Freifeit]

I DIY_ed the OC yesterday and my findings on used SHU (after 11k kms) are as follows:

 

1) no thickening;

2) felt smooth (with my fingers) &

3) no sludge (i used a white filter mat to filter out the used oil for inspection).

 

This is the 3rd time I handled the SHU OC. The results were consistant for the 3 OCs.

 

I should have taken the pictures but I was busy for other maintenance (ATF flushing & TB cleaning).

 

Anyway, the best way to decide on oil quality is send for oil analysis as mentioned my MCF experts..

[Singtech]

I use Shell 5w40 , no bad~```

[Dwoon]

Want even thinner oil than 20 wt..... can try carrefour, giant, ntuc of even your neighbouring provision store....

 

There's this brand called Knife oil you know.

 

I think the closet that we can get after 20wt is those with no rating one in the market. Not cheap .

 

Regards,

 

[Dwoon]

To be honest, I don't feel any diff in oil brands when it is freshly changed. Only if there is a viscosity difference. (Thicker feels smoother and runs a tad quieter)

 

The diff between the brands is noticed when the oil goes past 5K kms. That's when the test starts for me...... better oils last longer without engine running rough.

[Kr_toy]

I DIY_ed the OC yesterday and my findings on used SHU (after 11k kms) are as follows:

 

1) no thickening;

2) felt smooth (with my fingers) &

3) no sludge (i used a white filter mat to filter out the used oil for inspection).

 

This is the 3rd time I handled the SHU OC. The results were consistant for the 3 OCs.

 

I should have taken the pictures but I was busy for other maintenance (ATF flushing & TB cleaning).

 

Anyway, the best way to decide on oil quality is send for oil analysis as mentioned my MCF experts..

SHU is very good quality oil... even the mineral is already good

[Hermitage]

I can never remember the numbers on the can of oil I use, I just ask the mechanic to recommend. The best I've tried so far is Motul...reasonbaly priced and effective.

[S4vtec]

i am on 20wt for as long as i rmember.... so far so good. Amsoil extended. cheap and good

[Route88]

i am on 20wt for as long as i rmember.... so far so good. Amsoil extended. cheap and good

 

 

 

 

Any drop in oil level?