S sprintman Joined May 27, 2002 Messages 10,989 Location Canberra ACT Australia Mar 9, 2008 #1 Anybody know of an oil that meets this spec?
B bmwtechguy Joined Jun 15, 2004 Messages 2,705 Location South Carolina Mar 9, 2008 #2 I believe Shell's Rotella syn may fit the bill. Is this available down under?
C cosynthetics Joined Feb 27, 2008 Messages 446 Location Mid Ohio Mar 9, 2008 #3 I agree. Rotella should do well.
S sprintman Thread starter Joined May 27, 2002 Messages 10,989 Location Canberra ACT Australia Mar 9, 2008 #4 Don't think it's available here
D Drivebelt Joined Apr 12, 2006 Messages 782 Location Alberta Mar 9, 2008 #5 Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 is a Group III+ based motor oil. I don't know whether it contains any esters -- they are frequently used for additive solubility in synthetics, but even if does it won't have a lot. I've read that the Petro-canada Duron 5W-40 is available in Australia -- this is a Group III based oil too.
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 is a Group III+ based motor oil. I don't know whether it contains any esters -- they are frequently used for additive solubility in synthetics, but even if does it won't have a lot. I've read that the Petro-canada Duron 5W-40 is available in Australia -- this is a Group III based oil too.
M mcrn Joined Nov 30, 2005 Messages 3,553 Location FL Mar 9, 2008 #6 Im curious as to why you don't want any PAO or any Ester in the oil?
S sprintman Thread starter Joined May 27, 2002 Messages 10,989 Location Canberra ACT Australia Mar 10, 2008 #7 Auto-Rx clean and rinse
