Slim Neutral Newbie December 19, 2003 Share December 19, 2003 (edited) Hiya, read in one of the earlier post the that "the viscosity of the engine oil .... should not have any effect on oil replacement interval" just like to find out how often MCFers change their 30 rated engine oil. Edited December 19, 2003 by Slim ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched December 19, 2003 Share December 19, 2003 Best is 5k.. but i using 40... so 10k for me.. old car better change every 5k... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Neutral Newbie December 19, 2003 Author Share December 19, 2003 hmm i am actually doing a read up on ppls experience with engine oil types. i'm actually more concerened abt FC than performance (my car not supp up for that lah... ), that is the reason i am considering 30 rated oil, though for my next change i might just stick to Honda engine oil 5W40 1st. amm thinking of amsoil since they claim it can last up to 3 times recommended change distance. but really wonder if any members here really push it that far with 30 rated oil. btw what is considered "old" car...>10 years or >3 years or .... p/s my ride is a 2G honda city since 2001 ...is this considered old? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinged 5th Gear December 19, 2003 Share December 19, 2003 I am starting off with a 50wt oil ... changing to full synthetic at about 30wt oil ... Coz fuel consumption seriously shot up when I am on 50wt now ... every 4 to 5 days got to top up full tank again. 30wt wise ... is a gamble thereafter ... if all turns well, may stick on .. if not I will revert higher ... at 40wt. Oil change to be done at about 7k ... when the mechanic advised 10k ... but I gan cheong spider ... prefer to change it as soon as I can. I am driving a 10 yr old Honda Civic ... just to share experience with not much advise. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear December 19, 2003 Share December 19, 2003 can give 30wt oil a try, if the oil level doesn't drop much than can stick to it, else have to swtich back to 40wt oil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic December 19, 2003 Share December 19, 2003 (edited) 30 rated engine oil can change every 10000km, no problem at all. I used Castrol SLX 0W-30 for 10000km and the level didn't drop one bit. In fact, now I'm using Fuchs 0W-20 for abt 6000km now and the level didn't drop a single bit as well... My favourite is still Castrol SLX 0W-30....4L for $78 + foldable director chair + lucky draw to win Breitling watch... Edited December 19, 2003 by Fcw75 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear December 19, 2003 Share December 19, 2003 The oil will clean the engine. OCI at 5k is good since you just got the car. Wise choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear December 19, 2003 Share December 19, 2003 Fuchs Titan 0W20! Your car must be giving you the best mileage by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic December 19, 2003 Share December 19, 2003 (edited) Not really leh... Gives me the same mileage as Castrol....hmmm....somemore engine vibration seems a bit more obvious when using Fuchs oil. maybe too thin...but car is deinitely more lively and pickup better, juz a bit noisier...that's why prefer Castrol... frankly a lot depends on the right foot....if I go easy, I can get 16km/l...if I whack, I can only get ard 14km/l...same driving condition, fuel and engine oil... Edited December 19, 2003 by Fcw75 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched December 20, 2003 Share December 20, 2003 hmm i am actually doing a read up on ppls experience with engine oil types. i'm actually more concerened abt FC than performance (my car not supp up for that lah... ), that is the reason i am considering 30 rated oil, though for my next change i might just stick to Honda engine oil 5W40 1st. amm thinking of amsoil since they claim it can last up to 3 times recommended change distance. but really wonder if any members here really push it that far with 30 rated oil. btw what is considered "old" car...>10 years or >3 years or .... p/s my ride is a 2G honda city since 2001 ...is this considered old? your car still not considered old.. relatively new... if you don't experience problems.. you may go for 30.. not suitable for long periods of high revving... most important is to look into the oil contents rather than marketing.. the base is very important.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo Neutral Newbie December 20, 2003 Share December 20, 2003 Hiya, read in one of the earlier post the that "the viscosity of the engine oil .... should not have any effect on oil replacement interval" just like to find out how often MCFers change their 30 rated engine oil. imho, time between oil change doesn't depend on viscousity. even if oil leaks it is only to top it up. generally, mineral oil change every 5k, synthetic at 10k, but for older car, let's say more than 7 years, can consider draggin to 15k for synthe. (provided you area just usign your car for tranportation and not perfoemance driving). generally lower 20 of 30 wt for newer and 40 to 50 for older. but nowadays, the those synt that rates from 5/50 or 0/40 shud be ok for car of all ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinged 5th Gear December 20, 2003 Share December 20, 2003 My favourite is still Castrol SLX 0W-30....4L for $78 + foldable director chair + lucky draw to win Breitling watch... Where did you gt this lobang har? I am preparing to buy since stamford tyres do not carry that oil when I enquired about it. 4L for $78 is a good deal ... Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic December 20, 2003 Share December 20, 2003 Forklift Parts Enterprise Category : Materials Handling Equipment Address : 15 Teck Chye Ter Singapore 545723 Telephone : 6286 7260 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinged 5th Gear December 20, 2003 Share December 20, 2003 Thanks pal ... I am going to upload lotsa of it ... Castrol SLX is exactly what I need for the next oil change ... nothing calls for a better deal then this. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic December 20, 2003 Share December 20, 2003 No problemo bro...that's what forums are for rite?...to share information...I say go for it!...it's really a good oil and the boss at that shop is realyl friendly as well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Neutral Newbie December 22, 2003 Author Share December 22, 2003 Vtim hmm...ok then i guess i shall try 30 rated oil the next change and monitor it for the time being....hopefully nothing screws up along the way... tks all for you replies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched December 22, 2003 Share December 22, 2003 just monitor for evaporation... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Neutral Newbie December 22, 2003 Author Share December 22, 2003 yupp will do...now just to search for a 30 rated oil within me budget... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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