what engine oil you using now?

[foofam77]

going for my 25K servicing soon, currently using carlube 5w40...have not decided on my next engine oil yet....

any suggestion?


thanks

[gh05tss]

going for my 25K servicing soon, currently using carlube 5w40...have not decided on my next engine oil yet....

any suggestion?


thanks

I'm using carlube 5w30

[clarence]

I'm using Fasflo.

Why not just stick with Carlube since it is quite reasonably priced at $29 for 5 litres for synthetic.

[Carmodz]

I'm using Fasflo.

Why not just stick with Carlube since it is quite reasonably priced at $29 for 5 litres for synthetic.

$29 is not reasonably priced, its CHEAP

[shpesft]

$29 is not reasonably priced, its CHEAP

More like dirt cheap And its better than Fasflo and whatever TCM is offering IMHO

[gh05tss]

More like dirt cheap And its better than Fasflo and whatever TCM is offering IMHO

You are right

[clarence]

That goes to show how cheap engine oil can be.

If the manufacturer of Carlube can sell it for a profit, plus the middle man, NTUC Fairprice making a profit as well, and there's also shipping costs all the way from UK, and yet a profit can be achieved by selling 5 litres of fully synthetic oil at $29.

Doesn't it feel silly to be paying $110+ for 4 litres of  Mobil 1 or Shell Helix Ultra?

[david1881]

Mobil & Shell are aggressive in their advertising + motor sports sponsorship.  So gotta charge premium for "branded" stuff.
Imagine if no brand petrol to be sold..... we do not need to pump at oil cartel

[vypez]

That goes to show how cheap engine oil can be.

If the manufacturer of Carlube can sell it for a profit, plus the middle man, NTUC Fairprice making a profit as well, and there's also shipping costs all the way from UK, and yet a profit can be achieved by selling 5 litres of fully synthetic oil at $29.

Doesn't it feel silly to be paying $110+ for 4 litres of  Mobil 1 or Shell Helix Ultra?

honestly, since you've already paid so much for the car, whats $110 more? you may argue you have to save money since you've blown so much on the ride, but thinking back, hey.. just take bus!

$110+ for some uncles and matured drivers is peace of mind. similarly, ask some people to install tires such as firenza and sonar or whatsoever, they would refuse and rather pay a premium for bridgestone, toyo and whatsoever. why?

they trust the r n d. so honestly, no point feeling dumb about it. to each his own. use whatever works for you, but try not to offend better who are better off and do not mind spending more just for the peace of mind.

[Zippy]

Yup, totally agree with u! Since you are the one who paid for your car and the one driving it, it really is up to each of you to decide what suits your needs and your car best. To each his own! End of the day the important thing is to enjoy your ride! 

[baobao]

so is it fastflo>shogun? 

[LatioR]

can more lations shared the exp on the EO used? The last post i saw someone is recommending Hicom EO. Thanks.

[naruto]

Hi,

  I am using OWS 0-30W. The car feel responsive after using it.

[LatioR]

Hi,

  I am using OWS 0-30W. The car feel responsive after using it.

Hi naruto, what's price?

[naruto]

Hi naruto, what's price?

Hi LatioR,

  I am not sure of the price. I was quote whole package include servicing plus change of engine oil. You can contact my frenz workshop to check it out. His name is MIchael (Hp: 91076995) from MJ Auto @ sin Ming.

[Carmodz]

can more lations shared the exp on the EO used? The last post i saw someone is recommending Hicom EO. Thanks.

i was the one. Still using, but 9k+ already. coming 10k.

personally, i feel its good for the first 4-5k km. but when 6,7k km comes along, not as good liao.

noisier, less smooth. engine rather black.

[clarence]

i was the one. Still using, but 9k+ already. coming 10k.

personally, i feel its good for the first 4-5k km. but when 6,7k km comes along, not as good liao.

noisier, less smooth. engine rather black.

About engine oil being black, it means that the oil is doing its job of cleaning up deposits in your engine.

If the oil is not black even after 6K or 7K, then it's a worrying sign or it could be that your car is still new, hence no deposits in the engine.

[gh05tss]

About engine oil being black, it means that the oil is doing its job of cleaning up deposits in your engine.

If the oil is not black even after 6K or 7K, then it's a worrying sign or it could be that your car is still new, hence no deposits in the engine.

Clarence, where did you get your this theory from? Hearsay? Hard facts? or from Carmodz's signature?

Share with us please cos I think it a good info to learn especially regards to our engine life. Thanks.

[Sambal]

i was the one. Still using, but 9k+ already. coming 10k.

personally, i feel its good for the first 4-5k km. but when 6,7k km comes along, not as good liao.

noisier, less smooth. engine rather black.

I used Hicom once. Have a similar experience as you. My car went for a gearbox change so hard to say if it was the EO or gearbox causing the slowness etc.

Anyway I am back to Shogun, I tried TCM base oil before but went to Shogun until i tried HICOM.

Have to say, my experience with Shogun is good.

I bo pian pay the extra to $$$ to TCM.

I guess after warranty will start to visit neighborhood service centres..will still buy Shogun but save on lab & time & hopefully some $$$...TCM always takes a long time to service the car ;-)

[vypez]

About engine oil being black, it means that the oil is doing its job of cleaning up deposits in your engine.

If the oil is not black even after 6K or 7K, then it's a worrying sign or it could be that your car is still new, hence no deposits in the engine.

honestly, please share. i am very intrigued by this logic.

so far, everything i learnt has been different of what you're sharing.