Recent content by JFAllen

I use 0W30's and 0W40's. Thinner at startup = easier pumping = faster time to full flow lubrication. Some of the arguments I've heard from mechanics wanting me to run a 10 or 15-40 are like. "Hmmm, do you hear yourself?"

One of the problem with large inboard power plants (diesel or Petrol) is that they Often cause a lot of vibration and noise. With outboards, this is largely eliminated. Obviously for you mega yacht, you'll have a power house in the centre of the boa. But for the Miami crowd, charter fishing...

Not permanently. But a tank or 2 mixed at the usual 50:1. Product information here: https://penriteoil.com.au/assets/pis_pdfs/10%20TENTHS%20RACE%20CASTOR%20OIL%2020W-40%20(Full%20Synthetic).pdf I recently won 8L of it at auction for a good price. And you know, it smells like speedway :D so...

Pretty sure there is 0W30 Helix Ultra Low SAPS GTL based oil in my mower right now. Not sure the mower needs an oil with a VI of +200. but it can't hurt... And I have loads of it in the shed. so that's wheat it gets (once a year)

Don't stress mate. My Saab (9-5 turbo with 250k kms on it) doesn't smoke or leak oil. But it uses ~1L every 5,000kms. Which happens to be from High - to - Low on the dipstick. So that's when it gets changed. If it didn't use the oil, I'd probably change it out at 7,500kms anyway. UOA show's all...

In the rest of the world, that's: Helix Ultra 0W30 ECT C2/C3. My 'go-to' oil for pretty much everything😅

Aside from running close to the line with regards to TBN and possibly investing in a new air filter a little more often. Id say: DON'T MESS WITH A WORKING SYSTEM ;) Pop the cam covers off and replace the gasket as well you slacker :D. (And if you've been using M1 since day 1. I'd say you'll...

I only have 2 oils on my shelf: Shell Helix 0W30 ECT C2/C3 (Pennzoil LX) Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 (Pennzoil Euro) the 40W goes in the race car motor (CA18DET) the 0W30 goes in everything else (All Japanese and 1 Saab.) Regards Jordan

Euro L is their DEXOS2 spec oil, generally specified for their light duty diesels (and high performance vehicles as it has a HTHS of >3.5.) It's a mid ash oil (0.8% from memory,) so absolutely is suitable for use in a GDi engine. If you want a slightly 'thinner' 30w oil that's still good for...

Well given their technical partnership with Mercedes which has a string of F1 world titles. I'd say their products should pass muster.

Great list. and thankyou for posting. As an Aussie, honestly surprised not to see: Nulon European on that list. Since they tout it specifically for VW504 on the bottle. That said, Penrite (and Gulf Western) both other Aussie brands have their products on the list... Regards Jordan

Recently had the oil checked from my Saab 9-5 turbo. 5000kms drain interval. I'd leave it longer, but like most Saab B235 engines, they use a little bit of oil. After 5,000kms the oil level is just on the end of the dipstick, so that's when it gets changed. I always use: Shell Helix Ultra 0W30...

There is a reason so many Saab B205/235 engines failed. and it's got alot to do with a 15,000kms (almost 10k-mile) factory service interval. Change every 5-7,000kms with a quality synthetic (+ drain and refill the oil cooler) and funnily enough the sludging issues go away… Regards Jordan

Valvoline MST oils are DEXOS-2 compliant, thus they have lower SAPS (Ultra-Low-Sulphur (span> fuels, both petrol and diesel. This oil is very similar to PP Euro L 5W30 in it's additive composition (except this has moly) This is my go-to-oil for light duty diesel's. Designed to help mitigate...

Tis is the VOA of this oil I had done. You'll note the lower than quoted values for VI and V100°, so I enquired with Shell, they sent me this, based on the batch number i supplied them: Shell Brew this oil in at least 4 places (USA-Pennzoil-QS / Europe Netherlands? / Hong Kong - where...