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Changing car soon and giving away my stockpile of engine oil 5 quarts of Pennzoil Ultra 5w40, the old packaging. Bought from Amazon in May'14 6 quarts of Schaeffer 9000 5w40, bought a few months ago from Mxtradings. Conditions: The 11 quarts of oil are to be given away as 1 batch, if you are splitting with someone else, please do your own arrangements. Self collection from my place. I've a bad back and am not going to lug the engine oil around. Collection is either between 7pm-9pm on weekdays or to be arrange further on weekends. Location is Sengkang Rivervale area. PM me if interested.

Came across this article online and thought that it would be nice sharing it here with MCF-ers. http://www.preciseauto.sg/blog/21/6/2016/6-engine-oil-tips-car-owners-must-know Preparing for monday blues again :(

Excessive oil consumption isn't normal Automakers say adding oil between scheduled changes is acceptable. It's not. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/06/excessive-oil-consumption/index.htm Newer Audi, BMW, Subaru models use lots of oil, Consumer Reports survey finds http://www.autonews.com/article/20150630/RETAIL05/150639990/newer-audi-bmw-subaru-models-use-lots-of-oil-consumer-reports-survey

Hi, Would appreciate some advice here. Mine is a 2007 BMW 523i. A few days ago the warning light came on with "engine oil level too low" so on Sunday I topped up about 2L (maybe a bit more) of Shell Helix 5w40. Today when my wife drove it home the car started to shake badly, and after parking there was a lot of yellow/brownish liquid on the floor. I opened the bonnet and saw what appears to be coolant oozing out of the expansion tank. The tank cap still looked intact, though. The tank is a genuine BMW one and was replaced a few months ago only. As the car was still hot I didn't dare to open the expansion tank cap. Could this be due to engine oil overfill? But why would that cause coolant overflowing? Or the expansion tank or somewhere in the cooling system leaked (it seemed to be slowly leaking so I topped up with distilled water some time ago)? Could that cause the car to shake? No engine overheat warning came up, though. Any advice will be appreciated!

Need some advice from bros... My Nissan Latio 2005 is now 11yrs old with 260K km mileage. I am the only owner and renewed COE for 5 yrs last May Problem I have now is the engine oil is going down almost weekly and i topup like 2L in 2 months Engine have never been dismantle, no sign of engine oil leaking from undercarriage, viacom passed last month with no sign of black smoke emission etc I cannot spot any sign of oil leak inside engine compartment as well. I have done engine compression test and all 4 cylinders are showing equal compression What could be other problem? at a loss of what to do now......

Anyone know where to get supercharger oil in Singapore ? Its for a friend's Mini Cooper S. Seems real hard to find locally. I ordered some from Amazon but shipment is late and it is needed urgently as the supercharger is off the car and re-assembly can't start. Any help appreciated. Thanks !

anyone doing servicing before CNY?

Hmm, it seems to me it is very unfortunate that it is not easy to find parts or lubricants meant for the Chrysler 300C easily here in Singapore. However, there are the Taxis here and also the Authorized Dealer. Where can i find browse the parts 'off the shelf' ?? A simple thing is like the Radiator Coolant Reserve Reservoir, where the hell can we find a part like this from MOPAR ?? Where are the Redline 10w30 engine oil ?? Where to find the door handle - RHS with keyhole (American car is LHS) Amazon Sg does give free shipping from US to Singapore with purchases over $125.00. But the USD to SGD currency exchange is not so ideal at the moment. Any recommendation ?? Thanks all

Don't be bother to Buy Engine Oil and Oil filter on your own because as compare to our $78 deal, you will spend more doing all those on your own. Bringing in of own Lubricants, discourage most of the workshop to do all safety Points checks, so if you think you save, We don't think so and might be more hazardous without proper safety Checks. SO why bother doing all those shopping on your own ? Just leave it to Us. Another Hot Cake in the Making .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHpYTisOC5k Ptt now in Singapore, Only available in DM. Fully synthetic 5w40 servicing package with FREE Steam sanitization at only $78 nett. We push our limits to bring you the Best at the most affordable price at such hard times. For more info on this Asian popular lubricant :- Www.pttplc.com/en/pages/home.aspx http://pttweb2.pttplc.com/weblub/en/products-01.aspx… LUBRICANTS STANDARDS ====================== API SN/ CF ACEA A3/ B3-08, A3/ B4-08, C3-08 MB p229.31 VW 502.00/ 505.00 BMW LL-04 Porsche (SAE 5W-40) EAST BRANCH : Call us at 63416164 (Synergy@KB. 25 Kaki Bukit Rd 4 #01-36 NORTH BRANCH : Call us at 63635112 184 Woodlands Industrial Park E5 #01-03/04

Anyone have tried 0W-40 engine oil? any positive feedback?

Anyone know this brand? Last Sat, i was at one of the parts supplier and buying my Honda CVTF oil. Got introduced to this Nichitoya CVTF. As the packaging claim, it's supposed to reduce shuddering. The shop guy also say it will help in gear slips. My ride doesn't have any gear problem, so didn't get. Just went for original honda one. It's $105 for one tin. Did a search here and saw K-Auto Garage selling for $350!! I hope they made a mistake in the pricing http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?app=sgcarstore&req=showprod&product=91835

any idea where can i buy a few bottles of Tutela Technyx Gearbox Oil for servicing?

Went for a servicing promotion at a certain workshop. Too cheap to be true... Brand 'X' fully syn 5w40 selling at $110 and above at most workshops. But selling at only $35 nett at this workshop inclusive of oil filter. which means.. $15 for labour and $8 for oil fiter = $12 for 4 litre of engine oil fully syn (Brand 'X' is quite a known brand). Went to try thinking "how bad could it be?". So head down after making an appt, standard checks were done, oil drained etc etc. Then comes the part when they fill my oil. Suddenly the mechanic took out a very dirty opened engine oil bottle. So my first instinct was to stop him and asked him what was that? And there wasn't any 'Brand X' label on the bottle. He told me 'Brand X' was drawn from an oil drum through a pump and showed me where it was. The oil drum showed 'Brand X' but there wasn't any label on it. Just handwritten with a marker 5w40. So he told me he pumped out the oil from the oil drum to the spare bottle and fill it for me through the spare bottle. So i thought to myself, maybe it's a cost saving method. Fine with me. So i asked him, is it because it comes without the fancy packaging that's why its so cheap? Nope. he told me its a same as the main series except with lousier quality. Also, he said and i quote "So far no one complain." Right then i felt very uncomfortable with his reply so i went back home to google the distributor's number and called them asking if this practice is standard among workshops. Do they produce lousier quality oil of the same series in bulk? The convo between me and the distributor will be kept private. But they said they will investigate the matter. Just for your info, i am not complaining on the workshop hoping they get into trouble or whatever, my main intention for calling the distributor is to check if they are selling the oils by the barrel and that this oil is legit from Brand 'X'. Also, what rating and series is the oil in the barrel so that i can plan my next servicing. Thats all. and i am not asking for a refund etc. Just a peace of mind. The above is to let you know more about the situation so you can give your views. My question here is, are there recycled or fake engine oil circulating around? What do u think could be inside the oil barrel? Could it be cheap oil using Brand 'X' name as the cover? Anyone had similar experience mind sharing? On a fair note, the engine wasn't rough and it felt normal. Colour of the oil was a tad lighter but similar to all the normal engine oil. Note: It is very very unlikely (though not impossible) that they are running some super promotion. 1) They are not advertising the promotion openly at their shop and fb page. 2) my convo with the distributor strongly suggest so unless they decide to do some 'charity' work.

dear brothers/sisters, anyone can advice how to remove spark plug that is stuck to the car? mechanic managed to remove 3 out of 4. now left one and the mechanic say its dangerous to remove, might result in engine need to be removed. google and found some results like spraying WD40 or on the engine make it warm then easier to remove. thanks in advance for any advice given!

Hi folks, Anyone here uses Royal Purple and Redline engine oil before ? Which is better for normal sedan cars..like Sunny, corolla,Altis, Latio.

Car owners with an engine oil temp gauge. On a cold morning, maybe can you share how long does it typically take for your car to reach optimum operating temperature of > 90deg ? I am not referring to the water temp gauge, that warms up much faster though. Reason i am asking this is because when your engine get the most wear and tear is always during the initial startup. The engine oil doesn't thin enough to really get into the minute places of our modern tight tolerances' engines. in fact, using a w20 or w30 engine oil might be better than that w40 or w50 oil you are using. at the same time save you the trouble of warming up the engine?

Need some advice from the gurus of MCF. Thinking of getting EO from amazon, however, undecided whether to get 5w30 or 10w30. From my limited understanding, it seems that the number before 'w' is not relevant for local climate. In fact, more additive is added to the oil achieve 5 (from 10). Appreciate any comments/advice on this. Thank you.

Is there a wholesaler that we can get this oil from? I noticed that a lot workshops carry this stuff but are charging exorbitant prices for an oil change. Most won't bother selling you the oil by itself or if they do, they would charge you a high price for the oil. What is really messed up is that we only get the 4 litre bottles here instead of the 5 litre ones you can get in the states.

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One of the first choices a driver is faced with, whether the car is brand-new or high-mileage, is between mineral and synthetic engine oil. In a nutshell, mineral oil is the stuff that comes from the ground and is created as part of the oil refining process. This type of oil has been around as long as cars have been around, and it's less expensive than synthetic oils. Synthetic oils are more expensive because of the chemical engineering involved in creating them. They still have a base mineral oil, but they've been engineered to allow for more miles to be driven between oil changes, and they often have additives to help keep the oil cleaner, longer. It's also more stable at higher and lower temperatures than mineral oil. Speaking of temperatures, let's take a look at what those numbers on the bottle mean. It's intimidating when you see those bottles of engine oil lined up along the shelves, each promising to keep your engine cleaner, improve your fuel efficiency and more. And every one of them has cryptic letters and numbers on the front. Those letters and numbers tell you what the oil's viscosity rating is (some people call this the oil's weight). Viscosity is a measure of how easily the oil flows -- is it thick or thin? The Society for Automobile Engineers (SAE) tests all engine oil at 210 degrees Fahrenheit (98.9 degrees Celsius), a typical engine operating temperature, and gives it a rating from 20 to 60. On the bottle, it will say something like SAE 20 or SAE 30, two common viscosities. If you live in a colder climate, the label will be a little different. It will likely say something like 5W-30. The "5W" means that the SAE has tested the viscosity of the oil at a colder temperature. This oil will be thinner when you start the engine on a cold morning but will perform like an SAE 30 oil at 210 degrees Fahrenheit (98.9 degrees Celsius), when you've been driving a few minutes and the engine is warm. In any case, your owner's manual will likely have a suggested oil rating for your car. A trusted mechanic will be able to help you choose, too. Just remember that colder starts need a thinner oil at first, and warm engines need a thick enough oil to not disappear when the engine becomes warm. Next up: The oil change. For decades, there was one basic rule for changing the oil in your car: every 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) or 3 months, whichever came first. Easy, right? However, with the advances in engine performance and design, plus the advances in engine oil technology, most cars can go farther between oil changes. But how far? Many modern cars can go 5,000 or even 10,000 miles (8,047 or 16,093 kilometers) between oil changes, depending on the model and how you drive. Most people won't go wrong with a 5,000-mile (8,047-kilometer) interval between changes, but if your daily commute involves lots of stop-and-go driving, you might want to change it a little sooner. Some cars can even keep track of the oil and alert the driver when it's time for a change. Chris Martin of Honda says his company's Maintenance Minder, for instance, "monitors engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions to recommend specific maintenance, like oil changes, when it's actually required, rather than relying on a set maintenance schedule." This keeps the engine in its best shape and saves the owner money on maintenance. Next, the easiest of all maintenance: Checking your oil. This is one car maintenance practice that hasn't changed much over the years. Just about anyone can do it, and it has the added benefit of getting you to lift your hood and actually see what your engine looks like. Most of the engine will be encased in some kind of cover with a lot of wires and hoses coiled around it. But somewhere in there, usually toward the front, you'll find the dipstick. It likely has a loop or hook on the end for pulling it out. When the engine is cool, pull out the dipstick and wipe off whatever you find on the end with a towel. Notice the markings at the end of the stick -- the minimum and maximum levels are marked, sometimes with crosshatching between them or even holes in the metal. Put the dipstick back into the engine and pull it out again. Now check to see where the oil level is. It should be closer to the maximum than the minimum, but not over full. It's okay if the oil is brown or black; that just means it's doing its job. Replace the dipstick, wash your hands, and feel good that there's still something in the engine compartment that you can take care of. Wait -- was the level low? Well there's more you can do, then. Keep reading to find out how to safely add oil to your engine.Most of the engine will be encased in some kind of cover with a lot of wires and hoses coiled around it. But somewhere in there, usually toward the front, you'll find the dipstick. It likely has a loop or hook on the end for pulling it out. You've checked the oil, and it was a bit low. No big deal -- just add a bit more. Quarts of oil are pretty cheap; if you're comfortable with the viscosity rating recommendation for your car, you can pick up oil almost anywhere, including big box stores and even some grocery stores. If you'd like a little hand-holding, the local auto parts store would be able to help. With a cool engine, use the dipstick to check your oil to see exactly how low it is. Locate the oil cap on top of the engine and unscrew it. Using a funnel, add about half of the bottle of oil, wait a minute or two, then check the dipstick again. You don't want to overfill the engine. When the oil level is just below maximum, screw the oil cap back on and make sure the dipstick is back in place. The funnel should have kept the whole process fairly neat and tidy, but if any oil spilled onto the outside of the engine, it's not the end of the world. However, you'll likely smell it burning off the next time you drive. When the engine is cool, pull out the dipstick and wipe off whatever you find on the end with a towel. Notice the markings at the end of the stick -- the minimum and maximum levels are marked, sometimes with crosshatching between them or even holes in the metal. Put the dipstick back into the engine and pull it out again. Now check to see where the oil level is. It should be closer to the maximum than the minimum, but not over full. It's okay if the oil is brown or black; that just means it's doing its job. Replace the dipstick, wash your hands, and feel good that there's still something in the engine compartment that you can take care of. Wait -- was the level low? Well there's more you can do, then. Keep reading to find out how to safely add oil to your engine. You've checked the oil, and it was a bit low. No big deal -- just add a bit more. Quarts of oil are pretty cheap; if you're comfortable with the viscosity rating recommendation for your car, you can pick up oil almost anywhere, including big box stores and even some grocery stores. If you'd like a little hand-holding, the local auto parts store would be able to help. With a cool engine, use the dipstick to check your oil to see exactly how low it is. Locate the oil cap on top of the engine and unscrew it. Using a funnel, add about half of the bottle of oil, wait a minute or two, then check the dipstick again. You don't want to overfill the engine. When the oil level is just below maximum, screw the oil cap back on and make sure the dipstick is back in place. The funnel should have kept the whole process fairly neat and tidy, but if any oil spilled onto the outside of the engine, it's not the end of the world. However, you'll likely smell it burning off the next time you drive.

GM has issued a recall for the 2011 and 2012 model year Chevrolet Cruze sedans due to a potential fire hazard that could occur underneath the hood. The recall covers 475,000 vehicles made in the U.S between September 2010 and May 2012. This is the car's fifth recall since it arrived in the showrooms nearly two years ago, raising questions about the sedan's reliability. The company said that fires can ignite when fluids, mainly from improper engine oil change procedures, spill onto a plastic shield below the engine. Cruzes with worn-out manual transmissions also can leak fluid onto the shield in rare cases. GM will notify owners to bring their vehicle to local dealers for a 30-minute free rectification. The repair work involves cutting the plastic shield to let the fluids drain to the pavement, GM said. Unfortunately, the risk is real as GM is aware of 30 fire incidents caused by the problem. The lucky thing is that no injuries have been reported, spokesman Alan Adler said. Flames engulfed and destroyed two cars among the cases reported to federal safety officials. In a separate recall, GM says 249 units of the Cruze have welds missing from a bracket that holds the fuel tanks. Federal safety officials say the tanks could come lose in a crash, possibly leaking and causing fires. Dealers will secure brackets with fasteners. "The most important thing for our customers to know is that we are proactively working to assure the Cruze is the safe and durable car they purchased,

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Hold on, this is not shampoo for your cat or some cat food. Though it may seem weird but this is a three-liter can of Hello Kitty synthetic engine oil. The Japanese cat brand has appeared on everything from contact lenses, to tailpipes, to the AK-47 assault rifle. Hello Kitty was created by designer Yuko Shimizu, and is owned by Japanese firm Sanrio. The character was first introduced in 1974 as a vinyl change purse. The character is said to generate more than $1 billion annually, not including sales in Japan. The oil will be sold by Italian fuel station company Agip for