The Goods On Oils

[scotty nm35]

Why would you be disappointed with it? What were you expecting from it that other $50 oils don't give?

[Booki]

I was using Motul xcess 5w-40 before i tried the gulf, basically in a nutshell.

Pressure would build up quicker with the motul oil

The gulf western made the car feel "lethargic", almost like it was slower to rev up

Otherwise that was it, it just felt different to drive....I mean I could be crazy and it could all be placebo, but there was definitely a difference in the way the car revved.

Ill see how i go with the Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40.

[scotty nm35]

It's a different grade, of course it would feel different. How often would it be at hot oil temps this time of year...

Do you have an oil temp gauge?

Pouring new 10w40 into an engine today it was like honey...

[Booki]

Well both grades were rated the same, 5w-40 - is that what you are referring too scott?

The R33 GTR has the stock oil temp gauge, once the oil gets up to temp, it seemed to feel the same as the motul (100degree's). Just at lower temps it felt like i described. Where the motul was different at lower temps.

Its been a while since I had the motul in it, so looking forward to seeing how the Shell stacks up against the two, as its priced somewhat in between them both.

[BuuBox]

The cold weather makes the car lethargic on a cold start not the oil - particularly when you're comparing similar grades.

There may be a difference if someone snuck in some 40W70...

Edited August 3, 2013 by BuuBox

[scotty nm35]

Well both grades were rated the same, 5w-40 - is that what you are referring too scott?

The GW synx 6000 is a 10w40 though, at least the bottles I have here are.

[scotty nm35]

Sorry Booki, I just checked and you are correct, the GW synx 6000 is indeed 5W40, I checked the old Sougi 6000 accidentally which is a 10w40 and the Synx 3000 which is also a 10w40.

I haven't had any issues with any of these grades feeling lethargic, although I suspect the VQ's run a higher oil temp as standard.

[luke gtr]

I was using Motul xcess 5w-40 before i tried the gulf, basically in a nutshell.

Pressure would build up quicker with the motul oil

The gulf western made the car feel "lethargic", almost like it was slower to rev up

Otherwise that was it, it just felt different to drive....I mean I could be crazy and it could all be placebo, but there was definitely a difference in the way the car revved.

Ill see how i go with the Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40.

agreed.

see my previous post regarding motul vs penrite.

[les96]

Mobil 1 on-line delivered to your door http://www.eclubes.com.au/shop

[TJZ]

What gearbox oil should I use in my r34 non turbo?

Has notchy gear change and whines loudly in every gear( although I doubt an oil change will fix this)

[D1V1N3]

has anybody heard of that "Royal Purple oil"? If so is it any good to use on an r34 GT?

[niZmO_Man]

LOL Are you serious man? Search this thread.

Royal Purple is expensive oil, so if you have the cash then go for it. You can use oil that costs half the price and your car will still run fine.

[chestnut]

Penrite make it clear on their website that the '10 Tenths Racing 10 (10W-40)' is a synthetic mixed of group 4 and 5 which is great, but my local doesn't stock it!

So I've got to settle for the HPR 10 (10W-50). I've tried searching this thread but can't find an answer as to what group Penrite HPR is.

Anyone know?

[Missileman]

not sure but it will probably be a hydrocrack group 3-4

try a repco store they stock R10 and R15 and they have a 30% discount for nrma card holders this weekend

[Dan_J]

Penrite make it clear on their website that the '10 Tenths Racing 10 (10W-40)' is a synthetic mixed of group 4 and 5 which is great, but my local doesn't stock it!

So I've got to settle for the HPR 10 (10W-50). I've tried searching this thread but can't find an answer as to what group Penrite HPR is.

Anyone know?

i bought some at supercheap last time....

i really want to find a drum of it or a place that can fill a supplied drum/container, any clues?

Edited September 12, 2013 by Dan_J

[scotty nm35]

I bought some Penrite Enviro+ 5W40 to try next change, full synth and SN rated so it should be fine with ethanol. 10 Tenths is hard to find.

[HiveFleetAbyss]

I bought some Penrite Enviro+ 5W40 to try next change, full synth and SN rated so it should be fine with ethanol. 10 Tenths is hard to find.

Really most autobahns stock it regularly. I swapped from 10 tenths to royal purple and found it ran pretty well in the 33.

[chestnut]

Legend, thanks Mike! Keen for that 30% off

Cheers Dan_J I'll keep Supercheap in mind too.

[Dan_J]

scratch that, its $55 at repco i might stock up on some bottles

http://catalogues.repco.com.au/catalogue/repco-catalogue-d-i-y-deals/4vq57b5yp.html?pid=promotedCatalogue

[niZmO_Man]

Penrite make it clear on their website that the '10 Tenths Racing 10 (10W-40)' is a synthetic mixed of group 4 and 5 which is great, but my local doesn't stock it!

So I've got to settle for the HPR 10 (10W-50). I've tried searching this thread but can't find an answer as to what group Penrite HPR is.

Anyone know?

There is also Premium 5 (5W-60)

If you local store doesn't have it, go to another one (if you can).