5W40 Engine Oil

[sunnyhor]

Hi,

any good Engine oil 5W40 FULLY SYNTHETIC to recommend in Thai? Will Tesco Lotus or Careffour selling EO ? My mileage about 100000 miles. Any inputs appreciate. Actually I like Shell helix and Mobil 1 but they are very Expensive, any better recommendation.

[Kwasaki]

CASTROL GTX HIGH MILEAGE

Help Extend The Life of Your Engine.

She's not getting any younger, so help extend the life of your engine with Castrol GTX High Mileage.

The Castrol GTX product range features lubricants for vehicles with proven engine technology and provides a balanced performance under all types of conditions. In addition, GTX High Mileage A3/B3 is a product which was designed especially for engines with a mileage of over 70.000 miles (100.000 km).

CASTROL GTX 10W - 40 A3 / B4.Technical specifications and approvals: API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B4, VW 505 00, MB-Approval 229.1

[sunnyhor]

Thank you bro Kwasaki . i am actually looking for something 5W40 . Will your recommendation makes a great different? I am no savvy in cars but was thinking since my wheel no longer young, what is the best to use? FYI, mine is 2.5 L Nissan SUV.

CASTROL GTX HIGH MILEAGE

Help Extend The Life of Your Engine.

She's not getting any younger, so help extend the life of your engine with Castrol GTX High Mileage.

The Castrol GTX product range features lubricants for vehicles with proven engine technology and provides a balanced performance under all types of conditions. In addition, GTX High Mileage A3/B3 is a product which was designed especially for engines with a mileage of over 70.000 miles (100.000 km).

CASTROL GTX 10W - 40 A3 / B4.Technical specifications and approvals: API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B4, VW 505 00, MB-Approval 229.1

[champken]

This thread is of interest to me, i also drive a high mileage 180000km Nissan NV and have thought its about time to change the oil and filter and am not sure what would be the most suitable oil to use in this hot climate, so any recommendations from some of you knowledgeable guys would be greatly appreciated

[sunnyhor]

I had only basic knowledge. First of all why I ask for recommendations is that all the while I am using 5w30. But the FC dropping and the oil is a little too thin for me.

Your situation, you have to know what you use all the while? Is it fully synthetic? Is there any hiccups nowadays? How many km normally you sent for servicing? Among these there are many many facts that we would not know, only those pro mechanic can really advice. If you think your ride is okay, stick to the one you used every time. I am asking for advice because I felt that 5W30 no longer suits my wheel, it's becoming sluggish......so I chose a thicker one that suits my wheel. My 2 cents, any experts inputs will be appreciate!

This thread is of interest to me, i also drive a high mileage 180000km Nissan NV and have thought its about time to change the oil and filter and am not sure what would be the most suitable oil to use in this hot climate, so any recommendations from some of you knowledgeable guys would be greatly appreciated

[Naam]

viscosity part 5W in an environment where temperatures never drop below +10ºC =

[Kwasaki]

viscosity part 5W in an environment where temperatures never drop below +10ºC =

Well my Mobil 1 5W - 50 oil that I am using has got me all set for climate change.

[sunnyhor]

But will 50 oil too thick and make the vehicle sluggish? And the FC drop?

viscosity part 5W in an environment where temperatures never drop below +10ºC =

Well my Mobil 1 5W - 50 oil that I am using has got me all set for climate change.

[transam]

Remember if with a high mileage ride that has been run on mineral oil it will have crap build up and so if you then use synthetic it will clean all the crap, sometimes not good. If you go synthetic change the filter after 1000 km then 5000km.

Carry on with what is recommended for temperatures here unless you are burning oil, if you are then you can go 50.

[sunnyhor]

So is it recommendable to stick to 5W40 for my wheel? 100000 miles done.

Remember if with a high mileage ride that has been run on mineral oil it will have crap build up and so if you then use synthetic it will clean all the crap, sometimes not good. If you go synthetic change the filter after 1000 km then 5000km.

Carry on with what is recommended for temperatures here unless you are burning oil, if you are then you can go 50.

[soundman]

Available everywhere, including Tesco, Performa Synthetic 5W-40:

PERFORMA SYNTHETIC PERFORMA SYNTHETIC (API SM): The ultimate performance fully synthetic lubricant for gasoline passenger cars with multi-grade SAE 5W-40 and SAE 5W-30 that exceeds API SM/CF standard. Due to the latest technology and high quality of additive blended, PTT Performa Synthetic (API SM) will reach you to the unlimited drivability and maximum engine's protection till you can feel it.

Easily starting and protects your engine from starting wear Provides unlimited drivability and lubricity Protects your engine and minimizes wear protection especially for valve train in multi- valve engine Refreshes your car till you can feel it like a brand-new always Prevents oil sludge and plugging of oil filter Reduces fuel consumption by 5-8 % and extends oil drain interval by two times comparing to conventional lubricant Minimizes oil evaporative loss and lubricant top up Suitable for new model, high performance of gasoline engine including imported cars as it enhances lubricity and extends service life.

API SN/CF, ACEA A3/B3-08, A3/B4-08, C3-08, VW 502.00/ 505.00, MB p229.31, BMW LL-04, PORCHE (SAE 5W-30)

[Kwasaki]

But will 50 oil too thick and make the vehicle sluggish? And the FC drop?

Well Mobil 1 supersyn oil is 5W - 50 not 50W and works within the temperature ranges to be honest most oils are good, the one I gave you to use could be as good as some cheaper oils, a 10W - 40 oil will be fine for Thailand and GTX is designed for high mileage vehicle as it says allegedly if you read it.

Just change it and filter at 10,000 KM or 6 months and you will be fine.

[sunnyhor]

Thanks bro!!! Noted. Changing oil filter every time I service my car, oil filter don't cost me a bomb, so can change it easily!

Well Mobil 1 supersyn oil is 5W - 50 not 50W and works within the temperature ranges to be honest most oils are good, the one I gave you to use could be as good as some cheaper oils, a 10W - 40 oil will be fine for Thailand and GTX is designed for high mileage vehicle as it says allegedly if you read it.

Just change it and filter at 10,000 KM or 6 months and you will be fine.

[transam]

So is it recommendable to stick to 5W40 for my wheel? 100000 miles done.

Remember if with a high mileage ride that has been run on mineral oil it will have crap build up and so if you then use synthetic it will clean all the crap, sometimes not good. If you go synthetic change the filter after 1000 km then 5000km.

Carry on with what is recommended for temperatures here unless you are burning oil, if you are then you can go 50.

Yes, if no oil burning probs, definitely.

[champken]

In my case i haven't got a clue what was put in it before, the car is 12 years old, i have owned it for about a year in which time ive probably only done about 3000km, judging by what you guys are saying i will probably go down to Tesco and buy some of that Performa 5w40 (might look for a semi synthetic) and put that in it along with a new filter, and i will also take on board what Transam said and change the filter again after 1000km

[transam]

In my case i haven't got a clue what was put in it before, the car is 12 years old, i have owned it for about a year in which time ive probably only done about 3000km, judging by what you guys are saying i will probably go down to Tesco and buy some of that Performa 5w40 (might look for a semi synthetic) and put that in it along with a new filter, and i will also take on board what Transam said and change the filter again after 1000km

IF you change to a synthetic based oil, yes.