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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: madscientist83 on August 14, 2008, 10:57:48 AM
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hi guys
my ride is reaching 10K soon.
i like to find out ur advice re engineoil. how is the stock synthetic engine oil TCM use? is it any good? i know there r fastflo and shogun..whats the different.
if u dun advice using stock engine oil..which other oil is good for the ride and why. thanks. appreciate ur help
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amsoil 0w-30 ftw
other notable
KIC,Redline
Avoid
Shogun,Shell Helix,Mobil1 Gold,fastflo....bla bla
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amsoil 0w-30 ftw
other notable
KIC,Redline
Avoid
Shogun,Shell Helix,Mobil1 Gold,fastflo....bla bla
hmm just to check the cost>> during servicing>> we need 3 bottles..
but 1 bottle how much ml?? and cost how much??
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Bro..how about Motul or Fuchs ? Any comments ?
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hmm just to check the cost>> during servicing>> we need 3 bottles..
but 1 bottle how much ml?? and cost how much??
Think need about 3.5Liter. That's 3 and half bottle of 1000ml.
Buy 4 bottles this round and 3 bottles next round. Keep the half bottle for next round. ::)
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May not be advisable to use opened engine oil that that may have oxidised.
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May not be advisable to use opened engine oil that that may have oxidised.
if buy 3 bottles ONLY??? top up 3 bottles, can last?
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You can buy 4 bottles, but if you still have any remainder left, best to discard after 6 months if you don't need to top up engine oil.
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if 2 of you go at or about the same time, then you can use 7 litres for 2 cars, so no wastage ......
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hmm just to check the cost>> during servicing>> we need 3 bottles..
but 1 bottle how much ml?? and cost how much??
u need 4 bottles or 4 quart which they only use up 3.3 quarts..
i have a 1 month old remaining bottle...if u need juz pm me
ow-30 is 18 after discount
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i also need to change to synthetic oil coming sept. (10k)
should i use 0w-30 or 5w-30?.
also where can i get purchase from?
thks.
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if 2 of you go at or about the same time, then you can use 7 litres for 2 cars, so no wastage ......
There is a very reasonable priced fully synthetic engine oil, Carlube Triple R 5W40 enine oil that sells at only $29.90 for 5 litres (NOT 4 litres) at Giant and Carrefour.
http://forum.onemotoring.com.sg/mvnforum/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=5082
You can even afford to have an oil change at every 5,000km instead of the usual 10,000km since it is so cheap.
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There is a very reasonable priced fully synthetic engine oil, Carlube Triple R 5W40 enine oil that sells at only $29.90 at Giant and Carrefour.
http://forum.onemotoring.com.sg/mvnforum/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=5082
You can even afford to have an oil change at every 5,000km instead of the usual 10,000km since it is so cheap.
Their 5w30 also good pricing....yesterday 10k servicing , TCM only use 2.5 to 2.8L.
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Their 5w30 also good pricing....yesterday 10k servicing , TCM only use 2.5 to 2.8L.
That means there is still at least 1.2 litres of old dirty engine oil in your oil slump? :confused1:
4 litres of engine oil should be used for every oil change.
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i also need to change to synthetic oil coming sept. (10k)
should i use 0w-30 or 5w-30?.
also where can i get purchase from?
thks.
i mean amsoil 0w-30 or 5w-30 and where to get this engine oil.
thks.
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That means there is still at least 1.2 litres of old dirty engine oil in your oil slump? :confused1:
4 litres of engine oil should be used for every oil change.
How do u drain those out? Engine flash?
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That means there is still at least 1.2 litres of old dirty engine oil in your oil slump? :confused1:
4 litres of engine oil should be used for every oil change.
our recommended amount of engine oil to be used is 3.3L or 3.5qtz
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What is engine oil capacity of Latio?
I thought it is 4 litres?
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What is engine oil capacity of Latio?
I thought it is 4 litres?
it is as mentioned in my earlier post bro.
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amsoil 0w-30 ftw
other notable
KIC,Redline
Avoid
Shogun,Shell Helix,Mobil1 Gold,fastflo....bla bla
Both Shogun & Fastflo TCM usually recommend during servicing :mad:....next servicing gonna change to Amsoil...good feedback on it :thumbsup:
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how about Motul? any feedback?
a mechanic was recommending it..say better than amsoil
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Hi,
May I know why reputable brands like Mobil 1, Helix must be avoided??? What about brands like "Carlube"?
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Hi,
May I know why reputable brands like Mobil 1, Helix must be avoided??? What about brands like "Carlube"?
Good for every 5k change :thumbsup:
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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.
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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??
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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.
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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.
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why aviod mobil 1 engine oil?
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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 :yehyeh:
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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. :smile:
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Pls take note that throwing EO into rubbish chute or drain is an offense. :smile:
Exactly... And that's why I cannot figure out how those who diy get rid of EO. :smile:
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Pls take note that throwing EO into rubbish chute or drain is an offense. :smile:
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.
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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...
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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....
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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.
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Carrefour got Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 4litre bottle on sale again - $59.60/bottle. POSB card extra 5% discount. :thumbsup:
i just bot for my service tomolo.
For those of u wondering - it's "Made in EU".
Actually i heard some good things abt Autobacs' in house brand also. 5W-40 4litres for $68. 5W-30 for $79. Cheers!
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You are using synthetic engine oil for your 1,000km oil change? :ohmy:
In case you are unaware, oil change at 1K, 5K and 10K km service are free, even if you are not on NPMP.
Mineral oil is used for 1K and 5K km to help run in the engine.
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Amsoil can be bought from mycarforum
http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?
I am on amsoil. $15 per bottle.
thks but i don't seem to get the place in the forum.
can u tell me where?.
thks again
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thks but i don't seem to get the place in the forum.
can u tell me where?.
thks again
You can also purchase directly from MXTrading too. :smile:
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u need 4 bottles or 4 quart which they only use up 3.3 quarts..
i have a 1 month old remaining bottle...if u need juz pm me
ow-30 is 18 after discount
Hello
Mine is 28200 next service is my 5th service ... due soon....
I am thinking to buy Amsoil EO, but donno which to buy, i want to save FC, a buddy recommened 5W20...
On http://www.mxtradings.com/Amsoil%20Pricelist.htm website, it has so many types of Amsoil EO, blur already.
And, my old Mobil still got alot left, how ah?
Regards.
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You can also purchase directly from MXTrading too. :smile:
hi Jazz
MX has a few types...
http://www.mxtradings.com/Amsoil%20Pricelist.htm
Available grade: XLM 5w20, XLF 5w30 & XLO 10w40, Our prices: S$13.00 per quart
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Can also check out NTUC Xtra AMk & Hougang Point currently having promo on Carlube Triple R 5w40 Fully Synthetic 5L only $27.90....Cheapest in TOWN! :yehyeh:
(https://www.sgnissan.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg167.imageshack.us%2Fimg167%2F1361%2Fpackypodasetsab9.th.jpg&hash=26a5e9e5078a207b11135209490186310a31cc39) (http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=packypodasetsab9.jpg) (https://www.sgnissan.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg247.imageshack.us%2Fimg247%2F3907%2Fntuc11jp2.th.jpg&hash=93560bd4aea91a6464cdd2029f0649c79f929d9c) (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ntuc11jp2.jpg) (https://www.sgnissan.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg104.imageshack.us%2Fimg104%2F9665%2Ftriplerwb8.th.jpg&hash=5b4b2b0c8ba0f1951d9211cd8666103df4c3d225) (http://img104.imageshack.us/my.php?image=triplerwb8.jpg)
Carlube Triple R 5w40 Fully Synthetic 5L promo @ $27.90 Only
Packy Poda CarMat promo @ $29.90 Only
Below is the BLACKSTONE LAB UOA report for CARLUBE TRIPLE R 5W40 FULLY SYNTHETIC 5L ON MAZDA 6 :thumbsup:
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Boxer, wrong...very wrong folder you are posting at...you should know better where this belongs to.
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Boxer, wrong...very wrong folder you are posting at...you should know better where this belongs to.
Gui ge, HOW then?
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Gui ge, HOW then?
What is this section for - Commerical Promotion and Offering?
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hi Jazz
MX has a few types...
http://www.mxtradings.com/Amsoil%20Pricelist.htm
Available grade: XLM 5w20, XLF 5w30 & XLO 10w40, Our prices: S$13.00 per quart
IIRC, last few rounds of MO is the ASL 5W30, but the bottle look like XL. Why not try the Signature series, heard is good. :D
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IIRC, last few rounds of MO is the ASL 5W30, but the bottle look like XL. Why not try the Signature series, heard is good. :D
Jazz
Heard 5W20 is good for FC?
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Good for fuel consumption but am concerned about level of protection it can give for the stop go traffic and hot weather here.
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Jazz
Heard 5W20 is good for FC?
yup bro.
but might be a little too thin as what clarence said
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yup bro.
but might be a little too thin as what clarence said
Thanks clarence.
Hi Vypez, if so, so what would you recommend then?
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Generally, it is recommended to use '40' engine oil.
You don't want to compromise lower fuel consumption at the expense of protection for your engine.
You can imagine how hard your engine has to work to run that air con compressor on a hot sunny day at above 35 degrees temperature outside, even worse if car is stuck in traffic jam and there is no air to cool the engine.
And Latio does not have engine temperature gauge.
What happens if the red "high temperature" bulb in your dashboard blows or is not working when your engine is overheated? :zipped:
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Jazz
Heard 5W20 is good for FC?
Bro,
In SG no issue, but you frequent to MY for long trip, better use WT30 then. ;)
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Bro,
In SG no issue, but you frequent to MY for long trip, better use WT30 then. ;)
Hi Jazz,
Ya, i drive back to MY every 2wk.
So? is 5W30???? Not 5W20?
30 is more suitable for hot weather?
Regards.
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Hi Jazz,
Ya, i drive back to MY every 2wk.
So? is 5W30???? Not 5W20?
30 is more suitable for hot weather?
Regards.
5W30 would be on the safer side. EO is meant for protecting your engine more on your behaviour of your driving pattern, not much related to weather. ;)
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5W30 would be on the safer side. EO is meant for protecting your engine more on your behaviour of your driving pattern, not much related to weather. ;)
Hi Jazz
Thanks for sharing.
So, i got to remind Autosaver to use 5W30 Amsoil for my ride? Or will they hv Q&A with us to study our driving behavior?
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Hi Jazz
Thanks for sharing.
So, i got to remind Autosaver to use 5W30 Amsoil for my ride? Or will they hv Q&A with us to study our driving behavior?
Yo Bro,
Sorry coz never been to Autosaver before. But the experts there should know what wt of EO for our Latio. You can ask them, no worries. :smile:
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Yo Bro,
Sorry coz never been to Autosaver before. But the experts there should know what wt of EO for our Latio. You can ask them, no worries. :smile:
Hi jazz,
i see. thanks again.