engine oil

[madscientist83]

how about Motul? any feedback?
a mechanic was recommending it..say better than amsoil

[gunner1976]

Hi,

May I know why reputable brands like Mobil 1, Helix must be avoided??? What about brands like "Carlube"?

[gh05tss]

Hi,

May I know why reputable brands like Mobil 1, Helix must be avoided??? What about brands like "Carlube"?

Good for every 5k change

[clarence]

Hi,

May I know why reputable brands like Mobil 1, Helix must be avoided??? What about brands like "Carlube"?

Shell and Mobil synthetic  engine oils are expensive at $90+ for 4 litres. So motorists keep to maintenance schedules of 10K km for every oil change.

But Carlube synthetic oil is cheap at $29.90 for 5 litres - even cheaper than Shell or Mobil mineral oil. So can afford to change engine oil every 5K km, even though it can last 10K km.

[limck007]

Shell and Mobil synthetic  engine oils are expensive at $90+ for 4 litres. So motorists keep to maintenance schedules of 10K km for every oil change.

But Carlube synthetic oil is cheap at $29.90 for 5 litres - even cheaper than Shell or Mobil mineral oil. So can afford to change engine oil every 5K km, even though it can last 10K km.

But how to check whether u need to change the EO or not??

or just wack and change??

[gh05tss]

But how to check whether u need to change the EO or not??

or just wack and change??

Just keep track on your timetable of 5K/3 months or 10K/6 months whichever comes 1st.

[liewks]

May not be advisable to use opened engine oil that that may have oxidised.

Squeeze the bottle before screwing on the cap. It should keep for a fairly long period at room temperature. If oil can last >6mths in sloshing around the engine at high temperatures, it can certainly last >6mths at room temperature in a sealed bottle.

[SanyoAirCon]

why aviod mobil 1 engine oil?

[xuan511]

I would recommand using Carlube oso.. Many good and not bad reviews about carlube, and we can afford to change them pretty often, so why spend so much money to buy an expensive engine oil and onli change them every 10k or even 15k, where they will get quite dirty?

No offence to other bros coz its ur choice, but i have bought a Carlube 5w40 and it has been sitting in my storeroom for 2months + awaiting my servicing next month 

[vortex]

I would recommand using Carlube oso.. Many good and not bad reviews about carlube, and we can afford to change them pretty often, so why spend so much money to buy an expensive engine oil and onli change them every 10k or even 15k, where they will get quite dirty?

If engine oil can be changed every 10k, why bother to change with one that need to change every 5K ?

Cost you money (labour) and time (much better things to do). Unless you take it as a hobby to diy.

The oil may be dirty at change of 10K, but still functioning.

[gh05tss]

If engine oil can be changed every 10k, why bother to change with one that need to change every 5K ?

Cost you money (labour) and time (much better things to do). Unless you take it as a hobby to diy.

The oil may be dirty at change of 10K, but still functioning.

To me, the feeling of fresh engine oil always makes my ride more smooth n nice, I don't know do you feel that way.

5K or 3 month to spend abt SGD50 to have that feel..I think it quite ok...55cents per day?

[clarence]

Squeeze the bottle before screwing on the cap. It should keep for a fairly long period at room temperature. If oil can last >6mths in sloshing around the engine at high temperatures, it can certainly last >6mths at room temperature in a sealed bottle.

Of course you can use opened engine oil, even if the bottle has been left opened for 10 years.

The main concern is whether opened oil still serves its purpose - its additives would be oxidised and deemed not as efficient in protecting your engine.
 

[aerosignal]

I would like to diy and change every 5000 also.... but I don't know what to do with the waste oil leh. Anyone here can advise? Throwing down the rubbish chute is not the option I am looking for.

[clarence]

Used engine oil can be used to give the plastics in your engine compartment that shine.

After I use tissue to wife off the engine oil and gear box oil from the dip stick, I use eth tissue to wipe the plastics and it shines and darkens the plastics!

[Jazz]

I would like to diy and change every 5000 also.... but I don't know what to do with the waste oil leh. Anyone here can advise? Throwing down the rubbish chute is not the option I am looking for.

Pls take note that throwing EO into rubbish chute or drain is an offense. 

[aerosignal]

Pls take note that throwing EO into rubbish chute or drain is an offense. 

Exactly... And that's why I cannot figure out how those who diy get rid of EO.

[gh05tss]

Pls take note that throwing EO into rubbish chute or drain is an offense. 

Night time bring to those car workshop, usually they have those big tin that contain wasted oil, discard them into that but of cos be nice enough to cover back the cap.

[liewks]

Used engine oil can be used to give the plastics in your engine compartment that shine.

After I use tissue to wife off the engine oil and gear box oil from the dip stick, I use eth tissue to wipe the plastics and it shines and darkens the plastics!

Used engine oil may be carcinogenic. So this may not be a good idea...

[aerosignal]

Night time bring to those car workshop, usually they have those big tin that contain wasted oil, discard them into that but of cos be nice enough to cover back the cap.

Cool idea! Sneaky....

[kingcopa]

i mean amsoil 0w-30 or 5w-30 and where to get this engine oil.
thks.

Amsoil can be bought from mycarforum
http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?

I am on amsoil. $15 per bottle.