Jump to content
SAU Community

Engine Oil...

BiGMaN

By BiGMaN,
in General Maintenance

 Share

Recommended Posts

Sol32 Community Regular

Sol32

Posted
Posted
Hi all,

Thinking of changing from Shell Helix Ultra to something different and just want to see what oils people are using and how it has worked for them.

Thanks,

BiGMaN

Im using NEO engine oil atm, 10W40 - so far I think its the best ive ever used, I came from using Motul 300V - its damn pricy (1x5L will cost you the same as 2x4L of 300V), but the car is as smooth as a dream and its still honey coloured after 3000ks. Supposedly you don't have to change this stuff until 10,000ks.. not that I'll be taking that chance, though.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/154314-engine-oil/#findComment-2869794
Share on other sites
bluey33 Experienced

bluey33

Posted
Posted
Im using NEO engine oil atm, 10W40 - so far I think its the best ive ever used, I came from using Motul 300V - its damn pricy (1x5L will cost you the same as 2x4L of 300V), but the car is as smooth as a dream and its still honey coloured after 3000ks. Supposedly you don't have to change this stuff until 10,000ks.. not that I'll be taking that chance, though.

NEO 10W40 is an excellent oil. I would reccomend it for sure! U pay for what u get...

As for waiting 10,000kms, I'd rather not but like u said it supposedly can.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/154314-engine-oil/#findComment-2870544
Share on other sites
Gazee Grand Master

Gazee

Posted
Posted

After reading this magazine that put up all the expensive oils and all cheapo oils as in price range from $30 - $120+, the ones that were around $120+ rated the same as the Valvoline DuraBlend for 40 odd bucks... 10W-40 semi synthetic, I think fully synthetic are more for higher performance engines... i'm still a newbie but just going by what i've been told by tuners and people with first hand experience... i'm using it at the moment and its very good for its price but my motor isn't heavily modified everyone will be different i suppose.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/154314-engine-oil/#findComment-2871162
Share on other sites
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Duncan
      Dumb rich kid tries modding for the first time

      By Duncan · Posted

      If you like more modern stuff than the R series, you should check out a V37 400R, they are pretty mod friendly
    • TurboTapin
      R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build

      By TurboTapin · Posted

      Haha luckily we don't have emissions, inspections, or any laws against power adders here. They only thing they somewhat keep an eye out for are ridiculously loud exhausts. 
    • tidi0x
      CD009 RB Conversion

      By tidi0x · Posted

      Just wanted to pop in an update on my setup. The CD swap has been great, I love the mazworks housing for the overall simplicity. I ended up sealing my trans tunnel with a thin sheet of aluminum reused some of the holes on the trans tunnel, and laid some window sealing EPS foam around the edges. Works great, really quieted things down and sealed up the car.  As for the power comment. Right now I am also running about 650whp. with the way the bell housing is attached to the face of the transmission I have zero doubts it would be fine, mainly because the input shaft and main shaft bearings are seated into the bell housing adapter. This means the load is NOT on the bolts to maintain the power, rather into he casing of the bell housing; Yes the bolts are doing some work there, but with both shafts locked in zero worries.  End of the day, the Mazworks solution is the easiest and safest. no need to take your trans to a shop to get milled perfectly, it fits with minimal clearancing, and you can use all your existing clutch and flywheel.  Driving wise the CD has been great compared to the big box, I'll probably swap my final drive at some point. The serial 9 shifter is gooooood, my only qualm is how tight it is, it takes a fair bit to get use to, 5th and 6th are a bit eh/hard to find at times, but maybe I need re-adjusting, and I think my clutch master is very tired and needs a rebuild. 
    • Dose Pipe Sutututu
      Dumb rich kid tries modding for the first time

      By Dose Pipe Sutututu · Posted

      If you are keen, have a look at my build thread. Car is for sale for the right money or straight swap for a F80 M3 LCI.
    • Murray_Calavera
      Dumb rich kid tries modding for the first time

      By Murray_Calavera · Posted

      Welcome mate.  No point in over thinking it, buying any one of those cars you mentioned is not a smart or logical choice with the availability of many "better" (re price to performance) cars available to you.  The heart wants what the heart wants, buy whatever it leads you too.
×
×
  • Create New...