dear members, first let me thank you, for being great knowledgeable helpers.
ok, remember my frustrating search for oil, for my pajero?
well, here's my experience so far:
from zero knowledge, to 30\40% knowledge.(i hope so
)
i decided to go for the best oil i could find.
5w30 valvoline synpower XL III c3.
spec:
ACEA C3-10
Suitable for use in engines where ACEA
A3/B4 is recommended
Meets all engine protection requirements of
ACEA C2
BMW Longlife-04
MB-229.51
Porsche C30
Approved under VW Standard 504.00 /
507.00
previous engine oil was: champion 5w30 c3.
spec:
API: SN/CF
MB: Approval 229.51
VW: Approval 502 00
VW: Approval 505 00
VW: Approval 505 01
ACEA: C2*
ACEA: C3-10
BMW: Approval LONGLIFE-04
GM: Approval dexos 2
the HSTH on valvoline is >3.5
don't know what champion oil HTHS.
from what i can see, the valvoline edge is b4 support.
so it's must be better right?
the problem is:
with the champion oil, when i "floored" the paddle, my rear wheels would whirl on the spot.
(when the rear wheels turns freely, you would see an icon say: "car is slipping", and you can feel the car slides)
after the filling the new valvoline oil+genuine oil filter, my car doesn't do that anymore.
kinda bummer, but not a deal breaker.
also,i wanted to ask you, what's better oil:
5w30 b3\b4 c3
or
5w30 a5\b5 c3
or
5w30 e1 e2 e3(dont remember exactly, but i remember saw c3 oil with couple of E standards)
i wish i could have caltex 5w30 oil, the best oil all around by far, but i don't think i can find it for sale.
:\
sorry for the long post, but i wanted to give you detail picture.
thank you, and all the best.
ok, remember my frustrating search for oil, for my pajero?
well, here's my experience so far:
from zero knowledge, to 30\40% knowledge.(i hope so
i decided to go for the best oil i could find.
5w30 valvoline synpower XL III c3.
spec:
ACEA C3-10
Suitable for use in engines where ACEA
A3/B4 is recommended
Meets all engine protection requirements of
ACEA C2
BMW Longlife-04
MB-229.51
Porsche C30
Approved under VW Standard 504.00 /
507.00
previous engine oil was: champion 5w30 c3.
spec:
API: SN/CF
MB: Approval 229.51
VW: Approval 502 00
VW: Approval 505 00
VW: Approval 505 01
ACEA: C2*
ACEA: C3-10
BMW: Approval LONGLIFE-04
GM: Approval dexos 2
the HSTH on valvoline is >3.5
don't know what champion oil HTHS.
from what i can see, the valvoline edge is b4 support.
so it's must be better right?
the problem is:
with the champion oil, when i "floored" the paddle, my rear wheels would whirl on the spot.
(when the rear wheels turns freely, you would see an icon say: "car is slipping", and you can feel the car slides)
after the filling the new valvoline oil+genuine oil filter, my car doesn't do that anymore.
kinda bummer, but not a deal breaker.
also,i wanted to ask you, what's better oil:
5w30 b3\b4 c3
or
5w30 a5\b5 c3
or
5w30 e1 e2 e3(dont remember exactly, but i remember saw c3 oil with couple of E standards)
i wish i could have caltex 5w30 oil, the best oil all around by far, but i don't think i can find it for sale.
:\
sorry for the long post, but i wanted to give you detail picture.
thank you, and all the best.