Recent content by wrexoi2

That's fair. I just wonder if they design it to last enough outside warranty or for someone like me who will keep the car for many years. I get your point tho.

Don't they only recommend 5w30 due to fuel laws ? They use 5w40 in their s208 and s209.

Thanks for the help everyone you've helped lots.

I have been using Castrol edge 5w30 in my 1998 Camry with 170,000km. I mainly drive it around town so it does mostly short trips, but once every week or two I'll take it out for a highway run for a bit. It's leaking a little oil when it's parked. Conditions in my area are -11c winter to 45c in...

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/mobil-mobil-1-triple-action-0w-40-engine-oil-5-litre/676976.html?utm_content=paidsearch-pmax&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20387051005&gbraid=0AAAAADpj7z6AgdzAUQqBWf4nmuzX4iEeY&gclid=CjwKCAjwwdbPBhBgEiwAxBRA4YDvJsBxkzwIARzpPuTs5bjGtAsBY1KRYETmxkSSPsT...

Oh I see that one is at my local store too. Something I don't understand tho and I'm genuinely trying to learn. If you're saying just look for 229.5 that's all that matters? I find that a bit confusing because the edge 5w30, the one you listed, and the penrite 5w40 all have 229.5 so how do...

I assume so. It's completely stock. I was just reading Subaru Japan recommended 0w40 or 5w40 so that's cool.

So I am a bit confused. So irrelevant of 5w30/5w40 im just looking for one that has MB 229.5? https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/penrite-penrite-hpr-5-engine-oil---5w-40-5-litre/14911.html#q=Penrite%2BHPR%2B5%2B5w40&lang=en_AU&start=1 Thats the one I am looking to get. It has a 3.8 HTHS...

Thanks for that I'll leave you guys alone now and stop bothering you with silly questions. You just run it year round ? For reference where I live it gets to minus 5c and as high as 45c in summer.

No I believe real people which is why I made my account. Thanks for that. I thought 5w40 might be good for a sti for heat protection because aside from the ambient temps, the entire engine bay gets extremely hot. I thought it might help other parts out. Funny you say that. The Camry leaks a...

Thanks very much. Actually surprised I can get them. Looks like the 40 is cheaper. https://www.repco.com.au/oils-fluids/engine-oils-fluids/engine-oil/shell-helix-ultra-x-sp-5w-30-engine-oil-5l-310281813/p/A5684509?rgfeed=true&cid=google-shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc...

Thanks for the help everyone. So what are basically the trade offs then ? If I stay with 5w30 I'm risking engine damage if I drive in the summer heat which gets over 40c some days here? I don't do much round town driving it's mainly uphill Highway speed driving. But are there trade offs for...

Thanks for the replies. The only thing that got me looking into it is I use 5w30 edge. When I put my rego into their oil picker it would always say edge 5w40 best choice then good choice 5w30. So overall 5w40 is indeed the best choice ?

I live in Australia, have a 2018 Sti. I am highly considering going up to 5w40, and have tried doing a fair bit of research. Most videos or posts I try to look up, the people have sold the car. I want to keep the car long term, so I would love to know about oil for people who keep cars for a...