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Ester base engine oil


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So far, I have only heard of Motul and Redline using Ester base stocks. Most of the companies are using PAO.

 

However, additives used in the oil is considered more important than base stock. This is because base stock alone do not provide sufficient protection for the engine. You need anti-wear and scuffing additives, cleaning agents, anti-foaming etc..... Lots of additives are needed.

 

Of course there are certain conditions where base stock is considered very important due to operating environment but it does not apply to street cars.

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I never like mobil 1 from giant or carrefour if they are made in US.

 

Only mobil 1 made in eu can do. Castrol gd too.

 

These are from own personal experience.

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Anybody use AMSoil 5w30 100% syn ?

Care to give your feedback ?

 

Yes, I am using the new Amsoil API:SN oil 10W30 grade. Its very good value for money.

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I never like mobil 1 from giant or carrefour if they are made in US.

 

Only mobil 1 made in eu can do. Castrol gd too.

 

These are from own personal experience.

 

yes, want to use M1, only get M1 Gold.

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Turbocharged

get 5w40 or higher.

better to change every 5,000km.

 

may not be necessary to change every 5k. recommended oci for me is 10k.. been doing that since my car broken-in.

5yrs now, no funny noise, no engine damage or performance loss.

 

5k is probably for those who track or heavily modded.. the thrashing may have badly cooked the oil

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Yes agreed. How long your oil can last largely depends on your driving tool. City driving. Numerous col starts etc definitely shorten lifespan of the oil.

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may not be necessary to change every 5k. recommended oci for me is 10k.. been doing that since my car broken-in.

5yrs now, no funny noise, no engine damage or performance loss.

 

5k is probably for those who track or heavily modded.. the thrashing may have badly cooked the oil

 

TC or NA? If NA 10K no problem, if TC not recommended. This is because the oil is also used to cool and lubricate your turbo bearings.

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