I have only used Fuchs synthetic in my last 3 x LS powered cars. I have no complaints and find it to be a very reasonably priced quality oil. I will be putting it into the Ute at the 3000km service.
http://http://www.fuchs.com.au/home.asp
Tony
Just been having a slow day so was looking at oils again and came across some videos.
For the Castrol Edge fans,
YouTube - Castrol Edge Oil Heat Test
YouTube - Castrol Edge Oil cold temperature testing
A older Castrol add, mmmmm engine torture.
YouTube - Sickest Torture Test
And for the Royal purple fan club,
YouTube - Royal Purple Synthetic Oil Explained V8TV
And for the people that dream
YouTube - The Worlds 1st Ultra Synthetic Motor Oil
100000 miles on one oil change, well if your stupid or game enough.
Well that should confuse some more people on what oil to use.
On the last service, from Holden, I got them to put in Red Line's SAE 10W40 in my VE SS-V (Recommended by Red Line). It feels smother thoughout the rev range and more torquey and there is no lifter noise on startup compared to the Penrite's SIN oil (Having not been driven for a week in between with both oils.). The oil pressure metre reads 1 more under load and idling then the Penrite's SIN oil. I think it reads 3 idling and 4 under load.
I also had the diff oil changed to a Red Line product (No problem with warranty). I wanted to put the Red Line Super Light Shock Proof Oil (Yellow) in my manual gearbox but Holden said it might void my warranty so haven’t done it yet (Also recommend by Red Line)
What are people's thoughts? I think ill just put it in.
Jon
G'Day jonnyd, Looking at doing the gearbox and diff oils in the VE too. What redline product did you use in your diff?
I have noticed the new 2008 V8 range VEs have the recommended Oil Viscosity stamped into the engine oil cap (I am not sure when holden started placing this on the oil cap). The new recommendation is 5w30. I have spoken to Holden Assistance and they have refered my query to Holden TAS for comment as to whether older VE V8s need to change their oil viscosity from 10w30 to the new 5w30. They said they will get back to me within 24hrs.
If this is the case you might want to check with your servicing dealer what oil (at 5w30) they are putting in it and what the cost will be. I know some dealers are charging $18 per ltr for Castrol Edge Sport 5w30. This may impact the cost of your service (you might like to supply your own oil). BTW castrol edge 5w30 sells for around $51 during off sales times and $40 during sale times at Supercheap Auto...
Umm, not an expert but can going 20/50 or 20/60 do any damage to the L98, given Holden's recommendation abovementioned. I run mine hard lots and currently use 20/60 Castrol Edge but am considering changing to Royal Purple Racing Oil 51 in 20/50 weight.
Last week I had a Holden service and imho the light weight oil is noticably noisier in the valve train department.
I was reading the Penzoil 25w50 SG rated oils have the highest ratings of zddp. And that the road legal SJ in US has lower amounts. Nothing wrong with a SG oil.
Sorry to resurrect an old thread but just wondering what people's opinions are (especially Steve if he sees it) on Castrol Edge 0w40 compared to Edge 10w60? I was talking to someone who went from the Edge 10w60 to Edge 0w40 and feels the motor seems to rev a little more freely which seemed to be borne out on the dyno when he picked up 3 or 4 kw.
Given my limited knowledge of oils I can sort of see how that could happen, but what about the relative protection qualities of each comparatively?
Once again, another vote for Castrol 10-60, have used it in the last 3 services, with a flush at each interval, no problems to report.
Wonky
I believe it would be the most expensive 3 to 4 kW he's ever picked up when it come to longevity with his motor.
Would've loved to Filtergram both oils at 5000 klms, I'd cure everyone of "running the gauntlet" forever
Cheers
Steve
A manufactures job is to supply you with a component and guide you how to
service it so lasts long enough for you to be happy with the money you spent.
Mainlube's job is to try and make that component last twice as long or in most cases, longer.
Mainlube Superior Maintenance Lubricants Pty Ltd
Mainlube 175 Synthetic Race Oil SAE 10w60 (engine)
Mainlube 154 Synthetic Solid Boundary E P Gear Oil SAE 75w90 (gearbox)
Mainlube 154 Synthetic Solid Boundary E P Gear Oil SAE 75w140 (diff)
www.Mainlube.com.au
Gary,
I have tried 0-40 in my previous car (I currently use 10-60 in the Senator). You can definately feel the difference with 0-40 without any doubt. It certainly feels like more than 4rwkw ... I really doubt you could feel 4rwkw. Also, Castrol openly advertise their 0-40 as their very best oil. However, what Steve is saying is also true ...
Alex
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