Hellx2 Neutral Newbie October 29, 2003 Share October 29, 2003 (edited) Hello to all the MCF Lao Chio... Got some burning questions to ask... I just sent my new car for my 1st servicing (1000KM), ask the guy who work there whether got any option to change to a 'better engine oil'. i dunno whether he got what i mean, anyway he told me only one type available which is the Mineral oil ( i think that's what he said... ) Yet i also got some friends who told me to change to the better one(sythatic? ) so what should i changed to? need some advice from all the experts out there man.... next servicing will be at 5000KM. Edited October 29, 2003 by Hellx2 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed 1st Gear October 29, 2003 Share October 29, 2003 think for the first few servicing...no need use good oil lor since it will be change at very short interval... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellx2 Neutral Newbie October 29, 2003 Author Share October 29, 2003 is it?? but how come the servuce centre dun have ' better quality' engine oil?? that's what confuse me leh.... at least if he tell me no need to change first or wat... so i understand... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed 1st Gear October 29, 2003 Share October 29, 2003 what car u drive ?? nissan ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear October 29, 2003 Share October 29, 2003 Could be an economy oil. Economy meaning 0W30 or 40. Gives better fuel economy. That's the problem with these 3-yr warranty stuff. They don't give you much of a choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellx2 Neutral Newbie October 31, 2003 Author Share October 31, 2003 hmm.. 0W30?? by the way, i drive a toyota. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear November 1, 2003 Share November 1, 2003 (edited) The W doesn't really matter here. SG is summer all year round. So you can get rid of the W but you will pay more for a 0W. It pours better in winter. So to save money get a 5WXX. Toyota or whatever doesn't matter. You must decide what you want to do for your car in the early stages now. Change religiously every 5k or every 2mths if you cover 400km per week. Or change to syn oil and have a change interval of 10-15k. Also don't worry about "Toyota sludge". The problem has been ironed out long ago. Edited November 1, 2003 by Genie47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellx2 Neutral Newbie November 2, 2003 Author Share November 2, 2003 ok ... thanx for the info on engine oil.. but the service centre do have syn engine oil right??? just curious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear November 2, 2003 Share November 2, 2003 Of course they have but might not be what you want to put into your car. Some people have preferences. Some people want to experiment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic November 3, 2003 Share November 3, 2003 juz use mineral oil for the first three 5k service as there will be fine metallic particles from the engine. no need to waste money on synthetic oil if u change every 5k. after 15k, engine will be 'seasoned' and u can switch to synthetic and run for 10k between servicing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawang 1st Gear November 3, 2003 Share November 3, 2003 the reason why they use syn is becos u want the metal surfaces to bed down. Using syn will not bed the surfaces Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahlao Neutral Newbie November 4, 2003 Share November 4, 2003 yours a VIOS? 1k servicing - complimentary, use mineral oil 5k servicing - complimentary, can use either mineral or semi-syn oil 10k servicing onwards - not free, use fully syn oil (bring own oil cheaper) can consider getting the AMSOIL 10w-40 from our MCF admin team for 10k, it's ok for me so far (left 4 quarts oni ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wham Neutral Newbie November 4, 2003 Share November 4, 2003 bros, i have a question for you too. what about mixing the mineral & syn oil together??? For example, I have used up all my remaining syn oil during my servicing, checked my dip stick then realised that I am short-off about 500ml to 1 litre. My mech told me to top-up using his mineral oil which was left off by his previous customer. I have no choice then but to use it. What are the things I have to look out for??? Will this mixing cause damage to my car engine??? Will this also affect the fuel consumption???? Your advise please... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic November 4, 2003 Share November 4, 2003 never mix the oil. it's like putting diesel and petrol in the same tank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear November 4, 2003 Share November 4, 2003 hi, Welcome to MCf, Do join us for meetup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellx2 Neutral Newbie November 4, 2003 Author Share November 4, 2003 yup.. mine is a vios... i see... how much your servicing from 10k onwards??? syn oil cheap??? and how much to bring (how many bottles or litre?) for the syn oil if i goin to bring it myself? 5k need to bring?? thanx for the clarifications ... appreciate it!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahlao Neutral Newbie November 4, 2003 Share November 4, 2003 servicing costs is fixed by BM (you should have their brochure take a look) servicing with mineral oil is cheaper than syn oil by abt $65 if u bring your own oil, deduct $13 from the mineral oil servicing prices, meaning you will save some $$$ if your syn oil is anything cheaper than $78 for 5k can stick with mineral oil or use semi-syn (not really necessary lah) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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