Engine Oil

[Abba]

Both Mobil Gold & Castrol Edge are very good oils

[Maddog]

U can find them in abundance across the causeway in some of the spare parts shops opp. Pelangi in JB.

[Trex101]

Just a warning, even Malaysians themselves dare not even buy those brand oil. They rather travel to Sg and pay more for it. Just do a search in autoworld forums and you will understand how deep the problem is in Malaysia of imitation oil.

[Panalogic]

There was discount on Mobile 1 Motor oil last week at $12.90 per quart at Giant Supermarket. Now not sure if the discount still available this week, but they should still be selling the oil.

 

I only saw 0W40 and 10W30. Not sure about 5W30

 

Cheers.

 

why do u buy oil in quarts? to top up? is this necessary?

[Tiger21]

It comes in quarts for whatever reasons I'n not sure. Maybe like what U said for top-up purpose? Especially for older (leaky) cars? Or maybe its a US standard? Maybe someone can advise.

 

Mine is a 1 year old car. If need top-up then something wrong == leakage somewhere and will go for warranty already.

 

Cheers.

[Trex101]

Main reason why it comes in quart or per litre is because in USA or Europe, cars generally come with bigger cc (3000-6000cc is very common). A GM 3.8L would take 6 quart of oil, a 4 litre pack of oil will not be enough.

[Tiger21]

Thanks Bro,

 

U the Man.

[Boyboy]

hi guys just reading up through the thread. wonder if any getz owners here on shell helix / mobile syn engine oil? any recommendations? thanks!

 

FYI, KMC uses shell oils if you service with them.

 

If i did not remember reading the manual wrongly, you should be looking at somewhere between 0-5w30-40 range.

 

getz can use as low as 5w-20 or 10w30 as per owners manual

 

i think 5w30 not very advisable though.. owners manual says sth abt this grade being unsuitable for harsh driving conditions

[Accord]

yah agree on your comments, i used those you mentioned too..reali not cheap. currently using german brand engine oil 5w-40 which i feel is even better n cheaper. the bottle stated is also suitable for turbo n supercharge engine . anyway mine is a NA car & i'm happy with it good enough..hehe..

[Natureg]

Brought Shell Helix Ultra 5w40 @ NTUC Hougang Point only $59.90....Worth buying

[Tkseah]

Bought ELF Competition SM 10w40 semi-syn 4L at $19.90 at Giant Tampines last night.. great buy..

[Linus]

wow, that's really cheap. juz nice for me too. my ride need 3 quarts nia.

[Natureg]

How much is Car_lube 5w40 fully synth 5L currently selling at GIANT Tampines?

[Tkseah]

Din notice car-lube pricing.. think no offer currently..

[Weixiang_06]

Just a warning, even Malaysians themselves dare not even buy those brand oil. They rather travel to Sg and pay more for it. Just do a search in autoworld forums and you will understand how deep the problem is in Malaysia of imitation oil.

 

terence, hope all has been well for you.. heehee, i posted a thread in VOGS about your engine oil shop

 

i am currently using Mobil 1 EP 5w30, really damn solid! now @ 7k and still going super strong, like when it just poured into the engine...

 

thinking about experimenting AMSOIL ASL 5w30. do you think its good too? read alot of rave reviews about that engine oil though

 

my ride is a tomyam vios, mileage @ 27k... cheers!

[Garlic]

ASL is a good oil.

Edited August 12, 2007 by Garlic

[Trex101]

ASL 5w30 should be as good as M1ep i think, also alot of my customer who switch to Amsoil is very happy with it. Most get the ASM 0w20 though.

Edited August 12, 2007 by Trex101

[Garlic]

ASL is doing great in my dad's car, got many good reviews in BITOG as well.

 

ASM is getting pretty good reviews from there as well.