VE SS-V GEN4 Engine OIL- Which is best?!

[theco]

In the high temperature extremes of motor racing even most manufacturers recommend going to a thicker 10-60. For street use however 5W-30 is fine, especially during winter. If you desire better protection during the summer months use a 5W-40.

[caj39]

Yep, Royal Purple 10w40....expensive but you will notice the difference.

I agree, I use Royal Purple 10w40 and would not use anything else now!

[turbocliff]

done my first oil change on my s2 ss on the weeekend

only done 7000km

used penrite 0w-40 motor seems to like it so see how it go's


ps. has anyone had any problems with doing 15000k on holdens first oil change service

my oil was black at 7000km in 6months hate to see what it looked like in another 6months

[6LSSV]

Just changed my oil and filter. I followed mainlube's recommendations, drained old oil out, put 5L of regular oil plus oil flush additive, ran for half an hour. Drained that, then put in the right amount of castrol edge sport 10w60 in plus new performance filter with inbuilt magnet and now it's running so much smoother than before! Idles quieter and revs up quicker too. Only a small bit different but u do notice the good oil! It's pricey tho, cost bit over $220 to do that.

[MICKVESSV]

done my first oil change on my s2 ss on the weeekend

only done 7000km

used penrite 0w-40 motor seems to like it so see how it go's


ps. has anyone had any problems with doing 15000k on holdens first oil change service

my oil was black at 7000km in 6months hate to see what it looked like in another 6months

No!! Not at all i just had my first 15,000km service and asked the Holden mechanic to show me the oil it was fine. But every 15,000km does seem
abit far apart i gues every 7500km would be considered better but i think
mine also had one at 3000km as well.

[Wonky]

...............but i think mine also had one at 3000km as well.

Dealers only do an oil change at 3,000km if you specifically request it and even then I've heard of people being told it's not required. It means your free 3,000km inspection will then cost you.

[vessloveit]

Just changed my oil and filter. I followed mainlube's recommendations, drained old oil out, put 5L of regular oil plus oil flush additive, ran for half an hour. Drained that, then put in the right amount of castrol edge sport 10w60 in plus new performance filter with inbuilt magnet and now it's running so much smoother than before! Idles quieter and revs up quicker too. Only a small bit different but u do notice the good oil! It's pricey tho, cost bit over $220 to do that.

What brand of filter did you use and where did you purchase it from?

[Wonky]

Anyone selling Edge 10w60 cheap at the moment? My car is due for its 7,500km oil change.

[amckiwi]

plus 1 for the oil

Stu

[6LSSV]

Dunno what it's usually at, but at autobahn in frankston it was $72 per 5L bottle.


And the oil filter I got was "drift". I asked for a k&n one but none were in stock. The guy suggested a drift one, and I was like nah cos I thought it was some shitty brand one, but he told me about their oil filter and supposedly it's the same quality as a k&n if not better. Also has a magnet inside it. And a nut on the end to put it on.

Anyone know about these filters! If yet are actually any good?

[Wonky]

Just found out Repco are having 20% off for RACV, RACQ, NRMA etc members all July (see www.repco.com.au). There are exclusions like GPS etc but doesn't seem as if oil is excluded. The 20% is off RRP. Anyone know what RRP is on Edge 10w60?

[6LSSV]

Just found out Repco are having 20% off for RACV, RACQ, NRMA etc members all July (see www.repco.com.au). There are exclusions like GPS etc but doesn't seem as if oil is excluded. The 20% is off RRP. Anyone know what RRP is on Edge 10w60?

Well autobahn was $72 so pretty much the same as that yeh?

[VXSS346]

Has anyone else besides me noticed lifter noise (I think) after starting the engine warm with castrol edge 10W-60? After driving off though all is good again.

Starts fine when cold, and drives quiet all the time, but this is ONLY when restarted warm, until driven off. Then all good.

Help appreciated.

I have another Edge in the garage but I don't know whether to give it a second try.

Thanks

[Wonky]

Well autobahn was $72 so pretty much the same as that yeh?

Don't think so as Autobarn usually sell at discount. Some fool on eBay wants basically $80 each for 5L Edge 10w60 plus $8+ delivery. You'd have to live in the middle of nowhere to make that attractive!

[6LSSV]

That's at Discount? Haha and I thought it was heaps! I was trying to find the esteem all the oils were 35$ etc, when I saw $72 I almost fainted haha.