ARTICLE: Synthetic oil vs Mineral oil

nitrous · 10th June 2008, 19:37

^^Read post# 569.

rohan_fonseca · 10th June 2008, 21:34

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Originally Posted by nitrous

^^Can you post a picture of the can,rohan?
I hope its not the motorcycle oil you're using.

Not using it. Saw it at the after sales service.

PJSPEED · 16th June 2008, 15:47

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Originally Posted by GTO

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The right grade: It is vital that you choose your engine oil based on the grade your manufacturer recommends. If your owner’s manual suggests a 10W–40 grade oil, make certain that you use that only.

My owners manual say VW 500 00 502 00 but dealer is useing Mobil 1 5W50 Specification say VW 505 00....Pls advice.

Regards,
PJ

nitrous · 16th June 2008, 16:05

@PJ: '505.00' is the VW oil standard for diesel engines.
The same oil should also have the '502.00'(the VW standard for gasoline engines).
Check it out.

PJSPEED · 16th June 2008, 17:20

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Originally Posted by nitrous

@PJ: '505.00' is the VW oil standard for diesel engines.
The same oil should also have the '502.00'(the VW standard for gasoline engines).
Check it out.

No Mobil 1 5W 50 dont have 502 00 check this

Linkhttp://www.mobil.com/India-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil1_5W-50.asp

Even OWS 5W50 dont have have 502 00 or 500 00

But Mobil 1 0W40 has the 502 00 so can use this oil???

Regards,
PJ

nitrous · 16th June 2008, 17:31

Please do not use 0W40 in chennai temperatures.
Severe oil loss. Have experienced this in many cars. Oil level drops down and soon there will be oil pressure problems.
For some reason, Mobil1 markets the 'engine oil for coldest sub zero weathers' in tropical India.

I quote from the printed literature that I have.
'VW standard 502.00 for gasoline engines with enhanced performance'.
So, I would suggest trying to source a 5Wxx synthetic that carries VW 502.00 for your 230bhp RS.

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married2speed · 19th June 2008, 13:47

Hi all. Howdy?

I was wondering how the use of synthetic oil affects the re-sale value of a car? Any benefits or it takes a plunge?
I got my NHC serviced for 50K yesterday and the thought of switching over to synthetic did occur. The 2 reasons why I held myself back was
1. Re-sale.
2. Any review of the synthetic oil which Honda authorised service station use?

Cheers!
M2S

The_Warrior · 19th June 2008, 14:26

I recently changed my Engine Oil from Mineral oil to Synthetic oil. The one that i'm using now is Castrol Magnatec 10W40.

filcord · 19th June 2008, 15:18

have changed to Mobil 1 on both cars. Initially I found no difference, now after about 2-3k kms driving, finding both engines incredibly quiet and smooth, at idle and under acceleration. Plan to change every 10k kms. Could I change at 15 k instead? What if i only change the filters after 10 k kms?

wolfinstein · 19th June 2008, 20:35

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Originally Posted by The_Warrior

I recently changed my Engine Oil from Mineral oil to Synthetic oil. The one that i'm using now is Castrol Magnatec 10W40.

Magnatec is Semi Synthetic- Castrol Edge is Synthetic.

rohan_fonseca · 20th June 2008, 03:21

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Originally Posted by filcord

have changed to Mobil 1 on both cars. Initially I found no difference, now after about 2-3k kms driving, finding both engines incredibly quiet and smooth, at idle and under acceleration. Plan to change every 10k kms. Could I change at 15 k instead? What if i only change the filters after 10 k kms?

Where did you purchase Mobil and costs? It was good meeting you tinight!

filcord · 20th June 2008, 19:20

Had to order it from Swar, Mapusa. Cost almost 1000/- per litre , can't remember exact price since it was purchased beginning March but used end-April. Highly recommend it.
Great meeting you too, and the game (Port-Germany) was rivetting wasn't it?

rohan_fonseca · 20th June 2008, 23:24

Quite a high price compared to what the guys are paying in the metros. OT: Yes good game.

married2speed · 21st June 2008, 13:05

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married2speed;871858]
Hi all. Howdy?

I was wondering how the use of synthetic oil affects the re-sale value of a car?
2. Any review of the synthetic oil which Honda authorised service station use?

Any inputs on the thought above?

wolfinstein · 21st June 2008, 21:08

Just got the XETA Serviced, 3rd Oil change with Magnatec....I'm lovin It!!!

With my lancer I did the first Oil flush at 50 K mark, resulting in the Main Clutch seal failure.

So with my XETA, every oil change is done with a Can of STP Flush, cleaning the system inside.

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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 326 Times View My Garage	@PJ: '505.00' is the VW oil standard for diesel engines. The same oil should also have the '502.00'(the VW standard for gasoline engines). Check it out.
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16th June 2008, 17:31	#981
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 326 Times View My Garage	Please do not use 0W40 in chennai temperatures. Severe oil loss. Have experienced this in many cars. Oil level drops down and soon there will be oil pressure problems. For some reason, Mobil1 markets the 'engine oil for coldest sub zero weathers' in tropical India. I quote from the printed literature that I have. 'VW standard 502.00 for gasoline engines with enhanced performance'. So, I would suggest trying to source a 5Wxx synthetic that carries VW 502.00 for your 230bhp RS. Note from mod: Post edit window is 15 minutes, please edit existing post, instead of posting new posts within 15 minutes Last edited by tsk1979 : 16th June 2008 at 18:06.
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19th June 2008, 13:47	#982
married2speed BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: gurgaon Posts: 215 Thanked: 9 Times	Hi all. Howdy? I was wondering how the use of synthetic oil affects the re-sale value of a car? Any benefits or it takes a plunge? I got my NHC serviced for 50K yesterday and the thought of switching over to synthetic did occur. The 2 reasons why I held myself back was 1. Re-sale. 2. Any review of the synthetic oil which Honda authorised service station use? Cheers! M2S
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19th June 2008, 14:26	#983
The_Warrior BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Travelling Most of the time!!! Posts: 133 Thanked: 24 Times	I recently changed my Engine Oil from Mineral oil to Synthetic oil. The one that i'm using now is Castrol Magnatec 10W40.
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19th June 2008, 15:18	#984
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 997 Thanked: 67 Times	have changed to Mobil 1 on both cars. Initially I found no difference, now after about 2-3k kms driving, finding both engines incredibly quiet and smooth, at idle and under acceleration. Plan to change every 10k kms. Could I change at 15 k instead? What if i only change the filters after 10 k kms?
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20th June 2008, 19:20	#987
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 997 Thanked: 67 Times	Had to order it from Swar, Mapusa. Cost almost 1000/- per litre , can't remember exact price since it was purchased beginning March but used end-April. Highly recommend it. Great meeting you too, and the game (Port-Germany) was rivetting wasn't it? Last edited by filcord : 20th June 2008 at 19:21.
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20th June 2008, 23:24	#988
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Quite a high price compared to what the guys are paying in the metros. OT: Yes good game.
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21st June 2008, 21:08	#990
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Just got the XETA Serviced, 3rd Oil change with Magnatec....I'm lovin It!!! With my lancer I did the first Oil flush at 50 K mark, resulting in the Main Clutch seal failure. So with my XETA, every oil change is done with a Can of STP Flush, cleaning the system inside.
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