Slayer Clutched March 8, 2004 Share March 8, 2004 Used Shell Helix Ultra for a 10k. now switch to cxxxxxe TrippleR selling $39.90 at carrefour. same weight 5W40. result : Same leh. (I didnt take the engine apart to check for wears. just the driving feel) I don't redline all the way, just normal driving. Can anyone tell me any reason to switch back to Shell Helix Ultra at twice the price? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokie Neutral Newbie March 9, 2004 Author Share March 9, 2004 If not for the fact i have to go to authorise workshop (almost all based at shell station) I would have gone for the cheaper alternative too... sigh..bo pian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear March 9, 2004 Share March 9, 2004 Yes, it's OEM from Idemitsu maybe you can try Royal Purple Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ck Neutral Newbie March 9, 2004 Share March 9, 2004 Hi ppl!Juz want to ask if Shell Helix Ultra is good Anyone use it before? To know if a particular oil is good or not, you need to obtain the Material Safty Data Sheet (MSDS) for that oil. The data sheet will tell you what is the flash point of the oil. The higher the flash point the better. A high flash point indicates that the base oil is of good quality. Minimum, the flash point should be at least 400 degrees Fahrenheit. There are other specifications to look out for. The link below will give you some information on engine oil. http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-overview.html If what you're saying is true from the charts AMSOIL looks good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limws1 1st Gear March 10, 2004 Share March 10, 2004 Yes, AMSOIL is a good oil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ck Neutral Newbie March 10, 2004 Share March 10, 2004 Where can i get AMSOIL then? been using Shell Helix Ultra from day one of driving maybe it's time to change to something new Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limws1 1st Gear March 10, 2004 Share March 10, 2004 You can get it right here in mycarforum. Look at the home page. However, I don't find Amsoil cheap, maybe is because it's a good oil. I'm using Royal Purple, suit my budget better. There are a few factors to consider when choosing an engine oil. Basically, the oil you choose must be suitable for your car. I advise checking your owners manual before choosing an engine oil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Neutral Newbie March 11, 2004 Share March 11, 2004 Does anyone know the prices of these engine oil? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear April 21, 2004 Share April 21, 2004 It's good.. I'm using it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klcaw Neutral Newbie June 27, 2004 Share June 27, 2004 Used Shell Helix Ultra for a 10k. now switch to cxxxxxe TrippleR selling $39.90 at carrefour. same weight 5W40. result : Same leh. (I didnt take the engine apart to check for wears. just the driving feel) I don't redline all the way, just normal driving. Can anyone tell me any reason to switch back to Shell Helix Ultra at twice the price? Would you go back to Helix Ultra for $50? Can get at that price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeost220 Neutral Newbie June 27, 2004 Share June 27, 2004 all EK series 45litres?cz i was filling up the civic coupe in aus...and itwas like realli empty..and i onli manage to put in ard 35-37litres Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zrun Neutral Newbie June 27, 2004 Share June 27, 2004 I think newer engines requires thinner oil, i.e. lower weight. All my older cars recommend 10w30. I brought my old car to oil change, they recommend heavier oil for OLDER engines. 2002 Accord only requires 5w20 oil. My 03 matrix requires 5w30. I think for turbo engine, going too high weight is even more dangerous.. As thicker oil than necessary will only increase the friction of the pistons, causing higher engine load. Easier to blow piston seals. Also, try to get oil that has a smaller low-high range. E.g. 10-50w oil is lower quality than 10-30w oil. On a hot day, both oil will perform like a 10w oil anyway. For hot weather AND newer cars, 10-30 or 5-30 is good enough.. For older cars, maybe try 15-30 or 15-40 for higher viscousity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcyn Neutral Newbie June 27, 2004 Share June 27, 2004 Aiyah, abang, give cxxxxxe a try lar! endosed by Lotus Racing one you know during offer it's $39.90 for 5L 5W-40 Fully Syn cxxxxxe izzit the one selling at carrefour... i think i'll be changing to fuch titan 5w 40. wat do the bros here think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear June 28, 2004 Share June 28, 2004 yes, cxxxxxe is the one that used to sell at carrefour, looks like they no longer selling them ley IMHO, as long as the oil is fully sync & met SAE 5w-40 & API 'SF' rating, it's good enough for most cars, unless yours is a highly 'tune' engine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear June 28, 2004 Share June 28, 2004 Still have lah. Last week went Carrefor saw it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear June 28, 2004 Share June 28, 2004 A...I must have miss it when I was there last Saturday so what's the price Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear June 28, 2004 Share June 28, 2004 Cannot remember ! Dunno is it $49 for 5L ?? Actually waiting for Mobil 1 $59 promotion. Now selling at $79. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear June 28, 2004 Share June 28, 2004 Mobile 1 got promo meh! this are locally produced one, not those from Down Under ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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