I thought you'd be using Shell Helix aza!aza013 wrote:I use the Castrol 5w30 every time right from my first oil change. Never a problem works great .shadowarrior wrote:I tried Castrol Edge 5w30 this time instead of Motul 300V 5w30. I like the Castrol Edge, specially when I can buy it at a fraction of what Motul costs. Just got to keep an eye out for Supercheap specials.
The FTOA Oil Thread
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I stocked up on it when it was free I still have over 25 LitresVectose wrote:Should have stocked up on it when it was $40.Daniel2019 wrote:It's about $68 or something at the moment at my local (ish) SCA.shadowarrior wrote:I tried Castrol Edge 5w30 this time instead of Motul 300V 5w30. I like the Castrol Edge, specially when I can buy it at a fraction of what Motul costs. Just got to keep an eye out for Supercheap specials.
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Sahin wrote:I thought you'd be using Shell Helix aza!aza013 wrote:I use the Castrol 5w30 every time right from my first oil change. Never a problem works great .shadowarrior wrote:I tried Castrol Edge 5w30 this time instead of Motul 300V 5w30. I like the Castrol Edge, specially when I can buy it at a fraction of what Motul costs. Just got to keep an eye out for Supercheap specials.
like a 9mm to the head .shadowarrior wrote:Aza loves Shell
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Hi guys,
What oil would best suit the 6A12M for track work?
The engine is rebuilt so tolerances are tight.
I wanted to use Shell Helix Ultra 5W30, but according to the Shell website, only the Shell Helix 10W60 is for "racing applications".
What do people recommend?
My other options are:
Castrol Edge 5W30 but I am not a huge Castrol fan
Mobil1. Not too sure on their range but from my research the Shell Helix Ultra range is on par quality wise but costs less
Is Royal Purple a good option?
Liquimoly?
I do no want to use Penrite, Nulon, Valvoline.
What oil would best suit the 6A12M for track work?
The engine is rebuilt so tolerances are tight.
I wanted to use Shell Helix Ultra 5W30, but according to the Shell website, only the Shell Helix 10W60 is for "racing applications".
What do people recommend?
My other options are:
Castrol Edge 5W30 but I am not a huge Castrol fan
Mobil1. Not too sure on their range but from my research the Shell Helix Ultra range is on par quality wise but costs less
Is Royal Purple a good option?
Liquimoly?
I do no want to use Penrite, Nulon, Valvoline.
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Nothing wrong with Penrite!
Anyway yeah i'd go Castrol Edge then. Just a good quality Synthetic will be fine, and given the choice I'd be using Edge personally.
As for royal purple, overpriced rubbish.
Anyway yeah i'd go Castrol Edge then. Just a good quality Synthetic will be fine, and given the choice I'd be using Edge personally.
As for royal purple, overpriced rubbish.
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I've used Penrite HPR10 in my daily Verada and just didn't like it. Not scientific I know but I am under the impression that Penrite is overhyped simply because it is Australian owned.
Also the cost of Penrite is too similar to Shell Helix Ultra which is a leading oil, so given the option I'd go Shell.
Also the cost of Penrite is too similar to Shell Helix Ultra which is a leading oil, so given the option I'd go Shell.
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What don't you like about it? I have used it in a bunch of different cars but in my FTO I run Helix as per owner's manual.
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I have no scientific basis not to like it, but other than a lot of talk I haven't seen anything particularly good about it, and from BITOG forums the additives in them seem not ideal (not that I understand what the additives do or anything).
Also, when I used HPR10 in my Verada it just didn't seem to like it. It ran smoother and quieter on Shell Helix Ultra
Also, when I used HPR10 in my Verada it just didn't seem to like it. It ran smoother and quieter on Shell Helix Ultra
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Penrite 10 tenths is what all the evo guys run and Nulon. No bad news is good news.
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