best performance engine oil...

amitverma · 20th July 2005, 22:52

since my car is due for a change, just wanted to know which will be the best engine oil to use?
does using a better quality one improve performance?

Rudra Sen · 20th July 2005, 22:59

If your car has completed +- 10,000 km, go for Mobil 1. You won't regret. (Sorry, I don't know if it's a diesel or petrol)

papaboost · 21st July 2005, 09:04

Yes a better quality oil makes a big difference. Mobil is the best bet.

speedsatya · 21st July 2005, 12:31

yeahgo for mobil1 supersyn.

but before that be sure to use engine flush to drain out all the oil from the engine.
u just have to add the Engine flush into your engine oil,and then drive for about 15-20minutes before u drain the oil.

mobil1supersyn fully synthetic oil should cost you around 1800 for a 4 liter can .

u can easily stretch your drain interval to 15k kms.

RX135 · 21st July 2005, 12:35

I suggest, you go through this thread. There are few more threads apart from this which you can refer to.

amitverma · 22nd July 2005, 15:17

i really dont understand the flushing thing.
and besides i cant seem to get mobil1, synthetic one on any petrol pump.
my car is a petrol. and other than mobil1 which other one you will suggest?

speedsatya · 22nd July 2005, 15:28

according to an advertisement in overdrive,

New delhi Tyre house do keep mobil 1.

31-32 jangpura extn market(near eros cinema)
new delhi-110014

9811117819--mobile

email:mandy0077@yahoo.com

www.newdelhityrehouse.com

had talked to this guy in 2004 wheni use dto stay in noida,and he did not have super syn with him at that time.and was charging 2000rs for a 4-liter can

try talking to him.

castrol GTX magnatec is also good

about flushing,flushing oils remove the deposits and dissolves the mineral oil leftovers inside the engine.

so do this if its a newer engine.

but if its a old engine which has run close to a lac kms,flushing can cause damage ,as it will remove whatever deposits have formed over the seals ,rings and gaskets.so using a thin synthetic oil in such engines can cause leakages through these worn out seals.

autopsyche · 22nd July 2005, 15:31

Would suggest Mobil One as well, there just isnt any better engine oil available. As far as i know it only comes in a packing of 1L and 5L (Rs.2600).

It is recommended you use an engine oil flush before you change, such as Nulon. Rightly pointed out before you add the flushing oil and keep the car running for 15mins. When you change your engine oil some residue always remains in the engine since you are simply draining it through the oil pan. If you open the engine oil cap youll notice the formation of a thick sludge type oil residue around it and inside the head as well. This flushing oil helps in dissolving this older material so that it can be drained out effectively.

It would be difficult to find to find Mobil One at any petrol pump as very few people stock it. However you can always bring your car over incase you cant find it otherwise. If you wish to go for a cheaper alternative even regular Mobil, Pennzoil or Castrol GTX Magnatec will solve the purpose as a dependable engine oil.

Note: As speedsatya pointed out. We are distributors for New Delhi Tyre House for Mobil in central delhi.

Arush

Revvhead · 22nd July 2005, 15:39

You cannot find Mobil ?castrol or Elf at any Pump as they stock only their brands
Indianoil/HP/BP - quite naturally
Have to go to an autoparts dealer to get it
Mobil 1 is **** expensive tho
Castrol magnatec is pretty good
AFter that Castrol GTX is the next

speedsatya · 22nd July 2005, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by autopsyche

Would suggest Mobil One as well, there just isnt any better engine oil available. As far as i know it only comes in a packing of 1L and 5L (Rs.2600).

hey arush,

i bought my 4 liter can of super syn at 1800rs here in mumbai in 2004

rchimni · 22nd July 2005, 17:51

Any reccomendations for synthetic oils for diesel engines ? Have any of you heard of Terolube Synthetic oils if so your opinion would help ...

balenopower · 22nd July 2005, 19:20

even if i go for mobil super syn...how much much of a diff will it make compared to a say castrol magnatec????

navin · 22nd July 2005, 19:21

Use Mobil 1. it is a synthetic oil and less prone to break down at high revs.
however during the first 5000miles (8000km) use a natural oil so that the oil seals absorb it. synthetic oils are not absorbed sa well.

amitverma · 22nd July 2005, 22:41

as my car has run only 5k, should i go for mobil1?

adilshah · 23rd July 2005, 23:19

also if you can get hold of shell even that is pretty good. infact have used both mobil1 and shell and found shell to be marginally better. atleast in the way the car drove. it felt much better driving with shell.

20th July 2005, 22:52	#1
amitverma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 434 Thanked: 167 Times	best performance engine oil... since my car is due for a change, just wanted to know which will be the best engine oil to use? does using a better quality one improve performance?
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20th July 2005, 22:59	#2
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,746 Thanked: 6,863 Times View My Garage	If your car has completed +- 10,000 km, go for Mobil 1. You won't regret. (Sorry, I don't know if it's a diesel or petrol)
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21st July 2005, 09:04	#3
papaboost BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 32 Thanked: 17 Times	Yes a better quality oil makes a big difference. Mobil is the best bet.
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21st July 2005, 12:31	#4
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,167 Thanked: 741 Times View My Garage	yeahgo for mobil1 supersyn. but before that be sure to use engine flush to drain out all the oil from the engine. u just have to add the Engine flush into your engine oil,and then drive for about 15-20minutes before u drain the oil. mobil1supersyn fully synthetic oil should cost you around 1800 for a 4 liter can . u can easily stretch your drain interval to 15k kms. Last edited by speedsatya : 21st July 2005 at 12:33.
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21st July 2005, 12:35	#5
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 77 Times	I suggest, you go through this thread. There are few more threads apart from this which you can refer to.
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22nd July 2005, 15:17	#6
amitverma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 434 Thanked: 167 Times	i really dont understand the flushing thing. and besides i cant seem to get mobil1, synthetic one on any petrol pump. my car is a petrol. and other than mobil1 which other one you will suggest?
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22nd July 2005, 15:28	#7
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,167 Thanked: 741 Times View My Garage	according to an advertisement in overdrive, New delhi Tyre house do keep mobil 1. 31-32 jangpura extn market(near eros cinema) new delhi-110014 9811117819--mobile email:mandy0077@yahoo.com www.newdelhityrehouse.com had talked to this guy in 2004 wheni use dto stay in noida,and he did not have super syn with him at that time.and was charging 2000rs for a 4-liter can try talking to him. castrol GTX magnatec is also good about flushing,flushing oils remove the deposits and dissolves the mineral oil leftovers inside the engine. so do this if its a newer engine. but if its a old engine which has run close to a lac kms,flushing can cause damage ,as it will remove whatever deposits have formed over the seals ,rings and gaskets.so using a thin synthetic oil in such engines can cause leakages through these worn out seals. Last edited by speedsatya : 22nd July 2005 at 15:37.
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22nd July 2005, 15:31	#8
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Would suggest Mobil One as well, there just isnt any better engine oil available. As far as i know it only comes in a packing of 1L and 5L (Rs.2600). It is recommended you use an engine oil flush before you change, such as Nulon. Rightly pointed out before you add the flushing oil and keep the car running for 15mins. When you change your engine oil some residue always remains in the engine since you are simply draining it through the oil pan. If you open the engine oil cap youll notice the formation of a thick sludge type oil residue around it and inside the head as well. This flushing oil helps in dissolving this older material so that it can be drained out effectively. It would be difficult to find to find Mobil One at any petrol pump as very few people stock it. However you can always bring your car over incase you cant find it otherwise. If you wish to go for a cheaper alternative even regular Mobil, Pennzoil or Castrol GTX Magnatec will solve the purpose as a dependable engine oil. Note: As speedsatya pointed out. We are distributors for New Delhi Tyre House for Mobil in central delhi. Arush Last edited by autopsyche : 22nd July 2005 at 15:33.
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22nd July 2005, 15:39	#9
Revvhead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 447 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	You cannot find Mobil ?castrol or Elf at any Pump as they stock only their brands Indianoil/HP/BP - quite naturally Have to go to an autoparts dealer to get it Mobil 1 is **** expensive tho Castrol magnatec is pretty good AFter that Castrol GTX is the next
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22nd July 2005, 17:51	#11
rchimni BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manila Posts: 136 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Any reccomendations for synthetic oils for diesel engines ? Have any of you heard of Terolube Synthetic oils if so your opinion would help ...
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22nd July 2005, 19:20	#12
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 956 Thanked: 467 Times View My Garage	even if i go for mobil super syn...how much much of a diff will it make compared to a say castrol magnatec????
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22nd July 2005, 19:21	#13
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,399 Thanked: 9,935 Times	Use Mobil 1. it is a synthetic oil and less prone to break down at high revs. however during the first 5000miles (8000km) use a natural oil so that the oil seals absorb it. synthetic oils are not absorbed sa well.
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22nd July 2005, 22:41	#14
amitverma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 434 Thanked: 167 Times	as my car has run only 5k, should i go for mobil1?
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23rd July 2005, 23:19	#15
adilshah BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 88 Thanked: Once	also if you can get hold of shell even that is pretty good. infact have used both mobil1 and shell and found shell to be marginally better. atleast in the way the car drove. it felt much better driving with shell.
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