How to choose engine oil?

[MTZ]

Just stick with the most common 10W40 will do. Try Kendall for its price. RM80/gallon

May I know is it reliable? Can get at any supply auto?

 

[stupidcar]

May I know is it reliable? Can get at any supply auto?

Huh. Most common means most used, so reliable and plenty here. In Malaysia at least.

 

[MTZ]

Huh. Most common means most used, so reliable and plenty here. In Malaysia at least.

Alright. Thanks for the information. I'll try to have a go with one of that Kendall soon. Oh by the way, which engine flush would you suggest?

 

[stupidcar]

Alright. Thanks for the information. I'll try to have a go with one of that Kendall soon. Oh by the way, which engine flush would you suggest?

Have u been using genuine engine oil? And also change oil within 5,000km?
If yes, engine flush is a waste of money. Just change engine oil within 5,000km no matter fully syn or semi or mineral.

 

[Izso]

Hello Seniors,

Been going quickly thru this thread, seen some of you suggesting Motul, Castrol, Shell engine oil. 5W30, 5W40, 10W40 and all. I was wondering if somebody could suggest me between Shell or Petronas engine oil for my stock 1.3GL Satria and Saga BLM? 10W40 or 10W30?

I read some forums saying it depends on the driver themselves in determine which engine oil suits them, but i've only used Castrol and Petronas before and not noticing or knowing much benefit from either one of them.
Hope to get enlighten from you seniors.

Cheers.:stupid:

Hmm... stock right? Then whatever brand you buy, as long as it's a reputable brand and original - 10W40 or 10W30 will be fine la. I personally wouldn't use Magnatec for reasons known to me only, but any other brand will be fine.

If you really want to feel a difference in the oils, try going for 0W30. You'll feel really broke cuz the oil is so much more expensive than 10W30.

 

[MTZ]

Have u been using genuine engine oil? And also change oil within 5,000km?
If yes, engine flush is a waste of money. Just change engine oil within 5,000km no matter fully syn or semi or mineral.

Engine oil genuine so far. That is the thing, mine kinda exceed 5,000km with the Satria. Thinking of flushin it. Any recommendation?:hmmmm:

 

[Izso]

Hello Seniors,

Been going quickly thru this thread, seen some of you suggesting Motul, Castrol, Shell engine oil. 5W30, 5W40, 10W40 and all. I was wondering if somebody could suggest me between Shell or Petronas engine oil for my stock 1.3GL Satria and Saga BLM? 10W40 or 10W30?

I read some forums saying it depends on the driver themselves in determine which engine oil suits them, but i've only used Castrol and Petronas before and not noticing or knowing much benefit from either one of them.
Hope to get enlighten from you seniors.

Cheers.:stupid:

Engine oil genuine so far. That is the thing, mine kinda exceed 5,000km with the Satria. Thinking of flushin it. Any recommendation?:hmmmm:

Mineral or semi? If mineral how often have you been using mineral? Have you checked for leaks and all? A good engine flush will dislodge sludge and all that so if you had sludge blocking a leak or a hole somewhere, flushing your engine will make it leak.

Anyway as for recommendations, I highly recommend the bluechem engine flush. That one is pretty awesome. Otherwise the CRC engine flush will do as well.

 

[vr2turbo]

Mineral or semi? If mineral how often have you been using mineral? Have you checked for leaks and all? A good engine flush will dislodge sludge and all that so if you had sludge blocking a leak or a hole somewhere, flushing your engine will make it leak.

Anyway as for recommendations, I highly recommend the bluechem engine flush. That one is pretty awesome. Otherwise the CRC engine flush will do as well.

If afraid of what bro. Izso mentioned on the sludge and leak, you can also buy a cheap single grade 30 weight oil, change the oil, run with it for a while then drain and then pour in your preferred oil....

 

[MTZ]

Mineral or semi? If mineral how often have you been using mineral? Have you checked for leaks and all? A good engine flush will dislodge sludge and all that so if you had sludge blocking a leak or a hole somewhere, flushing your engine will make it leak.

Anyway as for recommendations, I highly recommend the bluechem engine flush. That one is pretty awesome. Otherwise the CRC engine flush will do as well.

Been using semi, just did a repair on a leakage few months ago. Thanks for the insight Izso, I just did the service without flush. I'll take note of bluechem when it comes to engine flush. Thanks again.

 

[stupidcar]

Been using semi, just did a repair on a leakage few months ago. Thanks for the insight Izso, I just did the service without flush. I'll take note of bluechem when it comes to engine flush. Thanks again.

Rarely there will be sludge.
Unless everytime high rev with 15,000km OCI(Oil change interval). For years.
Within 10,000km normal driving you will get away with it.

 

[6UE5t]

Hello Seniors,

Been going quickly thru this thread, seen some of you suggesting Motul, Castrol, Shell engine oil. 5W30, 5W40, 10W40 and all. I was wondering if somebody could suggest me between Shell or Petronas engine oil for my stock 1.3GL Satria and Saga BLM? 10W40 or 10W30?

I read some forums saying it depends on the driver themselves in determine which engine oil suits them, but i've only used Castrol and Petronas before and not noticing or knowing much benefit from either one of them.
Hope to get enlighten from you seniors.

Cheers.:stupid:

Just use 10W40, easy to find with the most choices of brands. You can just pick any trusted brands (Mobil/Shell/Castrol/Total/Mitsubishi Oil/Petronas/Bardhal) which are on promotion such as in Tesco or AEON (usually around rm80/4ltr bottle).

 

[Ryuuken]

Hello Seniors,

Been going quickly thru this thread, seen some of you suggesting Motul, Castrol, Shell engine oil. 5W30, 5W40, 10W40 and all. I was wondering if somebody could suggest me between Shell or Petronas engine oil for my stock 1.3GL Satria and Saga BLM? 10W40 or 10W30?

I read some forums saying it depends on the driver themselves in determine which engine oil suits them, but i've only used Castrol and Petronas before and not noticing or knowing much benefit from either one of them.
Hope to get enlighten from you seniors.

Cheers.:stupid:

I would humbly suggest Top 1 besides castrol.
If castrol i'm using the GTX 0W-40. Feel lighter.
But if i can't find one or my money is actually in a weak state and coming to pokai,i'll go for top 1. almost the same. Blue bottle 10W-30.

 

[vr2turbo]

Rarely there will be sludge.
Unless everytime high rev with 15,000km OCI(Oil change interval). For years.
Within 10,000km normal driving you will get away with it.

NA probably can for 10k km OCI, but for turbo not too good. My engine internal no sludge but darker in color. Have you checked yours?

 

[stupidcar]

NA probably can for 10k km OCI, but for turbo not too good. My engine internal no sludge but darker in color. Have you checked yours?

Mine was super clean at 30,000km.
Cannot say VTEC na Too high rev.

 

[vr2turbo]

Mine was super clean at 30,000km.
Cannot say VTEC na Too high rev.

Mine not high rev but too hot.....