Recent content by Aleks

Originally Posted By: 05LGTLtd I've run Edge, Synpower, and Ultra in multiple oci's. I'd run any one of them again. Price being equal, I'd opt for the Ultra though. GTL base stocks are the primary reason for my personal preference. Another member suggested dual rated HDEO, can you get Shell...

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4 Originally Posted By: Aleks Because this oil in Australia is $100 for 5L and I need 6.5, so I essentially have to spend $200 on an oil change. Over here Synpower 5W-40 is $42.96 from Amazon for a 6-pack + free shipping. The price I gave is for Mobile 1 0w-40...

What about this Shell Ultra ? I'm really worried about going to the castrol oil for the following Reasons: 1. Meets SL, doesn't meet SM and SN apparently because of phosphorus levels in the oil. 2. Australia is quite a hot place in Summer. I'm talking about 38 degrees/100 Fahrenheit (plus) is...

Hahaha, yeah it's a bit ridiculous.

Originally Posted By: r2d3 Originally Posted By: Aleks ... what I'm interested is in cold start, flow rate, lubrication and durability of the oil as I change it every 15,000KM'S/1 Year Why not a 0W-XX oil, like this one: http://www.mobil1.com.au/products/product_0W40.aspx#.U4btB_l_vbM Because...

Originally Posted By: supercity Originally Posted By: Aleks The reason I'm comparing these two is that the castrol 5w-40 is a bit more expensive, where as these two cost about the same and are in the sweet spot. I think I'll give the 5w-30 oil a chance as I know BMW and castrol are long time...

Originally Posted By: dave1251 Is the BMW still under warranty? Way out of warranty.

The reason I'm comparing these two is that the castrol 5w-40 is a bit more expensive, where as these two cost about the same and are in the sweet spot. I think I'll give the 5w-30 oil a chance as I know BMW and castrol are long time partners and it is one of the only oil's in Australia of this...

Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me which oil is better for my car, they are both BMW-LL01 which is what I need (e90 325i) But what I'm interested is in cold start, flow rate, lubrication and durability of the oil as I change it every 15,000KM'S/1 Year. I have a bit of a tick which is...