Guniang Clutched June 19, 2005 Share June 19, 2005 Wads the diff between 10W40 vs 5W40 vs 0W40?? From wad i understand theres no diff if being used in Spore rite?? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondhand Neutral Newbie June 19, 2005 Share June 19, 2005 Yea!!! Finally a post on these different numbers for engine oil... Please enlighten me as well guys... I've a 50K servicing coming up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Neutral Newbie June 19, 2005 Share June 19, 2005 i used shell 15W50 for my 2nd servicing, not sure what it means too ! :P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex101 3rd Gear June 19, 2005 Share June 19, 2005 If all things being equal than a 0w40 oil will give you best FC but may shear due to higher amount of VII (viscosity index improver) while 10w40 will give the worst FC but more shear stable. It all depends on what's your need. If normal driving than 0w40 will be good enough but if you are those super HRF club member than 10w40 the choice. Oh one more thing, HTHS is the number you may want to compare if protection is your top priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock 1st Gear June 19, 2005 Share June 19, 2005 Please do a search. Under Resources, there would be a few info there. There's one titled Motor Oil FAQ. Read it for more info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondhand Neutral Newbie June 19, 2005 Share June 19, 2005 What's a HTHS? Wat's a VII? Wat's a shear in the first place? Shear = very big garden scissors... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondhand Neutral Newbie June 19, 2005 Share June 19, 2005 Don't have leh... Go resources folder from page 1 to last page still cannot find... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 (edited) Wads the diff between 10W40 vs 5W40 vs 0W40?? From wad i understand theres no diff if being used in Spore rite?? 1. There is enough information that you can find in the resource folders or even in the web. 2. For moderate Fuel efficiency and wear prevention, I will pick 5W30. 0W30/0W40? no point paying for the premium. 10W40 or even 15W40, probably for older cars. Regards, Edited June 20, 2005 by Kelpie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guniang Clutched June 20, 2005 Author Share June 20, 2005 If not wrong 10W 0W and 5W doesnt matters... Its just temperature rating... 40 30 20 50 after the W matters...Its the thickness of the oil... The thinner it is the better FC but less protection Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 engine oil is not about FC. It is about lubrication, wear protection and corrosion prevention and engine smooth running. FC is just the secondary consideration. thinner oil in theory give less resistance and thus suppose to improve "FC" but IMO thinner oil help the oil to flow faster during cold start esp in cold climatic condition. When the engine is warm up and the oil pump is working fine, oil is flowing to all the moving mechanical parts. no issue, good syn oil will do. It does'nt mean a thin blended oil will breakdown earlier than a thicker oil during the high stress of boundary layer lubrication, it is the quality of the oil. My understanding of boundary layer lub is that when two metal squeeze out the oil until a very very thin film that still stick on the metals that are rubbing each other, no think oil or thin oil present just that little bonding of oil on the metal that we don't see but can feel when touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondhand Neutral Newbie June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 Ha ha... K then... I'll ask whether the workshop has 5w40 engine oil... I'm gonna use tat for my up coming 50k servicing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 5w40 engine oil suitable your ride Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondhand Neutral Newbie June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 thx for reply...I'm going to ask them wat oil are they planning to use first... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex101 3rd Gear June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 Choose either a 5w30 or 10w30 oil will do, IMO 5w40 maybe too thick your 50k mileage ride. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 He is driving a VAG. Best is to stick with the VW ratings. Surely you must have heard about the 1.8T horror stories from BITOG. Anyway, if he likes the best, better go and get the Elves to help. Only the Elves have the proven 0W30 Elixir of Eternal Engine Youth for 16k km duration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondhand Neutral Newbie June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 Err... wat elves? I'd rather use Anduril Engine Oil of Kings... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex101 3rd Gear June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 (edited) Oh VAG, then better change the oil more often...hehehe... or auto-rx it once in a while.. Elves aka Castrol SLX 0w30 Edited June 20, 2005 by Trex101 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear June 20, 2005 Share June 20, 2005 Castrol SLX-A3 oil is dyed green. The oil gurus call it the Elixir of the Elves. Proven track record. Thick until almost 40wt. Only a hair short. Carries the required ratings for your car. Not cheap by cxxxxxe standards. $78 for 4L at Forklift Enterprises. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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