Kieran1975 42 1st Gear April 26, 2007 Why there is such a big different in price for 5W40($66) and 0W40($80)? Which is better choice? ↡ Advertisement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furrynadz 1,666 5th Gear April 26, 2007 5w40 is SL and meets 229.3 only 0w40 is SM and meets 229.5 0w40 has superior basestock if u do oil change every 10k 5w40 edge sufficient if dun mind spend more then get the 0w40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kieran1975 42 1st Gear April 26, 2007 What is the different between SL and SM? Any improvement in performance or FC? Do you feel your engine more power or quite when using 0W40? Any FR on this engine oil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elantrahatch 0 Neutral Newbie April 26, 2007 I am using Castrol now... I think its 0W20 or something.. So far, both my Matrix'es' are quite ok with this oil... Have already travelled almost 7K and still quiet. I bought another 8 more quarts to stock up... hehe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garlic 39 1st Gear April 26, 2007 What is your ride? 40wt sounds a tad too thick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etnt 2,000 5th Gear April 26, 2007 Not sure what is kieran's car, but fiat grande punto's manual specifies 5w40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kieran1975 42 1st Gear April 26, 2007 Hi Guys, I'm driving a Toyota Wish....so which is best bang for money? 0w40 or 5w40? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garlic 39 1st Gear April 26, 2007 Its too thick. Your engine is designed to run on 20wt, the thickest I would use is 30wt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mzrmazda3 2,558 6th Gear April 27, 2007 Have tried the O-40W one previously and it's not bad Currently on Motul which i feel is lagi better but of course pocket burns bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apollo 48 1st Gear April 27, 2007 pocket got hole wait below beri airy... ur snake anyhow wonder about.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mzrmazda3 2,558 6th Gear April 27, 2007 Liang liang ah.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyke 6,869 Supercharged April 27, 2007 don't worry about the number in front, ie. 0 or 5, as it's only applicable in winter conditions, ie. 0 deg or below. all modern non-turbo cars max use w30, some manufacturers even recommend w20, so don't waste money, mileage, power using thicker oil than necessary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberet 4 Neutral Newbie April 27, 2007 (edited) i wonder when is 0w-10 coming out after running 20wt for quite awhile, even 30 i feel sluggish. ran up north with full passenger and boot load, many times, uoa looks as usual, no sheering.. even lesser wear than the m1 10w30 i've tried, which thinned abit. as genie mention before, it seems that 20wt film strength is stronger than 30wt & above. however, auto trans is another thing totally Edited April 27, 2007 by Cyberet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garlic 39 1st Gear April 27, 2007 (edited) Could it be due to less VIIs in 20wts? I love the response, FC and smoothness of 0W20 in my ride which is recommended by car manufacturer. Edited April 27, 2007 by Garlic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kieran1975 42 1st Gear April 27, 2007 Catrol Edge 0W40 ($80)+ free gift and Mobil One Gold 0W40 ($80). Which is a better choice? Currently I'm on Mobil One Gold and has done 9K++ on this oil still running gold not sure how's the performance of Catrol Edge. Anyone have tried both? pls share your Field Report as my 40K service is due soon.... Thanks ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberet 4 Neutral Newbie April 27, 2007 could be, and most prob they have to be better formulated in the first place, cannot thin anymore liaoz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nine_eleven 135 2nd Gear April 27, 2007 don't worry about the number in front, ie. 0 or 5, as it's only applicable in winter conditions, ie. 0 deg or below. all modern non-turbo cars max use w30, some manufacturers even recommend w20, so don't waste money, mileage, power using thicker oil than necessary... the front number is somewhat applicable in singapore because all oils would be considered too thick at startup. a 0w would be easier on the parts during startup than a 5w... ↡ Advertisement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
