Originally Posted By: kev090997
Thanks everyone for your replies, getting to understand all this a little bit more.
From what I've read so far,
Castrol GTX = not good, causes varnish
LiquiMoly = good, makes engine quieter, smoother, uses less gas
So for my next oil change,
Valvoline Engine Armour
+ LiquiMoly MOS2
+ air filter
+ check all fluids
Am I right?
Just another thing:
The previous two posts above me gives me the impression that the hotter the climate, the lighter the oil?
I always thought that it was the opposite.
And will there be any issues with a semi-synth causing leaks when I change?
I would take these recommendations with a pinch of salt. Most blenders will update their formulations constantly, e.g. GTX now is not the same as it was 5 years ago and it's not the same as it is in another country.
MoS2, what for? Even if it is proven to work, if you don’t have a reason to use it, it is as good as snake oil.
Warmer climates if anything require heavier grades not lighter.
Thanks everyone for your replies, getting to understand all this a little bit more.
From what I've read so far,
Castrol GTX = not good, causes varnish
LiquiMoly = good, makes engine quieter, smoother, uses less gas
So for my next oil change,
Valvoline Engine Armour
+ LiquiMoly MOS2
+ air filter
+ check all fluids
Am I right?
Just another thing:
The previous two posts above me gives me the impression that the hotter the climate, the lighter the oil?
I always thought that it was the opposite.
And will there be any issues with a semi-synth causing leaks when I change?
I would take these recommendations with a pinch of salt. Most blenders will update their formulations constantly, e.g. GTX now is not the same as it was 5 years ago and it's not the same as it is in another country.
MoS2, what for? Even if it is proven to work, if you don’t have a reason to use it, it is as good as snake oil.
Warmer climates if anything require heavier grades not lighter.
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