Is this oil any good for a Ford BA XR6T?

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https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/gulf-western-gulf-western-premium-gold-engine-oil----15w-40-5-litre/105587.html#q=GULF%2BWESTERN%2BPREMIUM%2BGOLD&lang=en_AU&start=1

Gulf Western Premium Gold Engine Oil - 15W-40

The manual says to use 15W-40 oil but I have been using Penrite HPR 10 which is 10W-50 with no issues, but its more expensive.

Just thought I would ask.
 
Mate, for your Turbo Barra engine, I would stick with the full synthetic HPR 10. Sure the Penrite is more expensive, but it's made from better base oils and it has a stronger add pack with more zinc and higher TBN.

I asked GW about the add pack used in that Premium Gold oil, and it was nothing special.

However I do like the Penrite semi-synthetic / Vantage 15W40 that Shannow linked to.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4651716/
 
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Originally Posted by SR5
Mate, for your Turbo Barra engine, I would stick with the full synthetic HPR 10. Sure the Penrite is more expensive, but it's made from better base oils and it has a stronger add pack with more zinc and higher TBN.

I asked GW about the add pack used in that Premium Gold oil, and it was nothing special.

However I do like the Penrite semi-synthetic / Vantage 15W40 that Shannow linked to.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4651716/


No worries, thanks for the input.
 
Originally Posted by DV0993
I use Penrite 10w50 in my non-turbo barra. Stick to it, it goes on sale almost monthly anyway.


Yep just found 10l for $70AU so thats not too bad.
About $49 per oil change, plus filter for $10AU.
 
I've used Castrol Edge 0w/40 since the warranty period expired for my 2010 G6E turbo. I just pick it up when Repco has 30% off sales for motoring club cardholders. This oil was recommended to me by a couple of local tuners. No complaints and doesn't burn a drop between oil changes.
 
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