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I have found more than one oil from Castrol and i am trying to decide which one to get. Sytrans B 75W cst@40/100 : 36,8/7,29 .This is specific for BMW gearboxes including SMG. Syntrans V FE 75W-80 cst@40/100 : 40/8 .This is specific for VAG, incl. some DGS boxes Syntrans FE 75W cst@40/100 ...

I think it's out since 2009, it was first released in Europe and after in USA. I searched in the forum but i didn't find anything for the MTF3, only MTF2. I am very inerested to see the viscosity numbers it has, so i can better chose an alternative. I currently use Amsoil MTF but i prefer...

Guys, can anyone share an analysis of a virgin Honda MTF3 sample? It's being out a few years now so i guess someone must have done it already. Thank you in advance

Originally Posted By: rrounds Go with any 0/40, 5/40 high mileage or not. I would buy when on sale because you don't run the oil that long. I run my oil out to 7500 to 8000 miles on my '06 S, I run M1 0/40 or M1 10/40 high mileage. High mileage oil usually has a more stout anti-wear add pack...

Originally Posted By: 05LGTLtd Originally Posted By: OVERKILL Looks like GTX in Germany is a lot better than the conventional product we get here in North America. From what I can gather this euro GTX is closer in formulation to the magnetec we get here. This is why i pointed out two times...

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL Originally Posted By: MINick I will test it on my mother's BMW E46 too, that also consumes some oil. I would refrain from doing that if it doesn't meet LL-01. It does meet LL01, basically it seems like LL01 is so easy to pass nowadays that almost all 5W-40s...

Originally Posted By: dgunay Honda specs xw30 for K20a2 and k20z3 in North America due to CAFE standards. In Europe, people use xw40. For instance, I use 5w30 for my Si, but I used to use 0w40 / 5w40 for EP3 Type-r when it was naturally aspirated, and 10w60 after I turbocharged it back home...

On another note, it's kinda hard to understand why Honda specs 0W-30 and 5W-30 for the K20A3/Z3 engines, which are also high revving and are very similar motors with the F20.

Originally Posted By: JSRT4 2 litres every 6500 kms isn't too bad at all for Ap1's. That is about one quart every 2000 miles approx. The average for an ap1 is one quart per 1,000 miles, and these engines don't usually get condemned until they approach 1.5-2.0 quarts per 1,000 miles. I'd say you...

Originally Posted By: 05LGTLtd I'd run the GTX HM 10w40 then. In a fifteen year old car, maintaining seals is important. Even if you're low miles, time is not on your side. Look at the HTHS numbers on the HM 5w30 as well, if you can find one with a 3.5 hths it could be a good option. Being...

Originally Posted By: dgunay Is there any high mileage oil available? Yeap, this one and it's affordable too : What is different with high mileage oils? I thought the only difference is some additives that help maintain the seals to prevent leaks?

Originally Posted By: 05LGTLtd Any 10w40 HM options for you in full synthetic or semi synthetic? With the short oci, not sure full synthetic has much advantage. I get the wanting the best, but truth is you only need a very good oil that is correct for your application. Plenty of 10W-40 semi...

It's a 2000 with 70k miles. Compression test shows 235-240psi across all 4. I have new valve seals and AP2 retainers/keepers to throw on, will see if it makes a difference. If it doesn't, i will pull the head and replace the rings, if the bores are ok. I checked the pcv, it's fine, although i am...

Originally Posted By: Propflux01 I wouldn't be hung up on oil too much considering the amount your using between OCI's. I am not happy with the ammount it consumes, no matter if people say it's not that much for an AP1. And since my knowledge is limited, what is more important, the base stock...

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR Originally Posted By: MINick Originally Posted By: chrisri Castrol Edge 0w40 is predominantly Group IV based, so is M1 Ow40. Another good choice is Shell Helix Ultra 5w40, GTL based oil, and very competitively priced. I never considered 0W-40 oil to be honest...

Originally Posted By: BobFout Originally Posted By: MINick Originally Posted By: JSRT4 If you want an over the counter oil I'd probably go with Castrol Edge or Pennzoil Ultra. Pennzoil is next to impossible to get here, but Edge is avaulable in every corner. Which Edge are you refering too...

Originally Posted By: Dyusik Edge a3/b4. The car specs 30 wt as well as 40, therefore your 40 wt dropping to a 30 wt is perfectly fine. Any above mentioned are more than enough, find the one that is priced right and don't worry. Edge A3/B4 is the only one that says "vollsynthese" on the...

Originally Posted By: JSRT4 If you want an over the counter oil I'd probably go with Castrol Edge or Pennzoil Ultra. Pennzoil is next to impossible to get here, but Edge is avaulable in every corner. Which Edge are you refering too though?

Thank you everyone for the replies. I expected you would tell me that a group 3 is adequate for such short OCIs. Which is actually good for my pocket Between the Total Quartz Energy 9000 5W-40, Motul 8100 X-Cess and Shell Helix Ultra 0W-40 and 5W-40, which has the best additive package and...

Hi guys. As in the title, i am looking for a quality 5W-40 oil for my S2000. It seems a hard job to find an A3/B3/B4 group 4 (or group 5) oil, so i decided to ask for your help. At the moment i use Total Quartz Energy 5W-40. Looked into various 5W-40 oils, Motul 8100 X-cess and X-Clean, Mobil...