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Hello,
i wasnt able to find the greeting thread so i post here..
this my first post,i am happy to be in this forum..

now here's my question

i am between the following oils
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-69392-castrol-magnatec-5w-40-c3-fully-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60166-fuchs-...he-vw-more.aspx
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-877-motul-81...engine-oil.aspx
http://www.valvolineeurope.com/english/products/engine_oils/synpower/cid(805)/synpower_5w-40?category=cars
my car is Seat ibiza 1.4 2003
i want an oil tha can last for 10.000-15.000 km..
the temperatures where i live for the winter is from -2c to 20c and for summer is from 20c-45c
i use my car 75% city/10% country roads/15% highway
i do a lot of short distances everyday,i reach the redline frequently..
 
135.000 km
manual recomends from 0w30 to 10w-40
i dont know about Mobil 1 0w-40
i am afraid that becasue it is a 0w it will burn easily..
that's why it is not in the list..
is it a Group iv or iii?
 
Originally Posted By: blank1
135.000 km
manual recomends from 0w30 to 10w-40
i dont know about Mobil 1 0w-40
i am afraid that becasue it is a 0w it will burn easily..
that's why it is not in the list..
is it a Group iv or iii?


It won't.
That is an excellent oil, one of the best you can buy.
Do not fear using a 0w40 oil. I have used 0's off and on for years on multiple vehicles, there are no disadvantages to the oil itself whatsoever. Only disadvantages are availability and price.
 
I think your 3 selections will all do the job.
Your climate is mild and Mobil 1 0w40 would do well in that situation if the oil is available and affordable.

Welcome to Bitog !!
 
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Mobil 1 0w-40 is more expensive than the other oils..
i gather all the properties from the oils
valvoline
SynPower motor oil

SAE Viscosity Grade 5W-40
Viscosity, mm2/s @ 100 ºC.
ASTM D-445 13.8
Viscosity, mm2/s @ 40 ºC.
ASTM D-445 80
Viscosity Index
ASTM D-2270 178
Viscosity, mPa.s –30°C.
ASTM D-5293 TBN, mg KOH/g
ASTM D-2896 11.6
Pour Point, ºC
ASTM D-5950 -45
Specific Gravity @ 15.6°C.
ASTM D-4052
0.853
Flash Point, COC, ºC.
ASTM D-92 222
castrol
Density @ 15°C, Relative ASTM D4052 g/ml 0.85
Viscosity, Kinematic 100°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 13.4
Viscosity, CCS -30°C (5W) ASTM D5293 mPa.s (cP) 6220
Viscosity, Kinematic 40°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 81
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 None 169
Pour Point ASTM D97 °C -45
Flash Point, PMCC ASTM D93 °C 207
Ash, Sulphated ASTM D874 % wt 0.8
motul
Viscosity grade SAE J 300 5W-40
Density at 20°C (68°F) ASTM D1298 0.850
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 86.2 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 14.2 mm²/s
HTHS viscosity at 150°C (302°F) ASTM D4741 3.73 mPa.s
Viscosity index ASTM D2270 170
Pour point ASTM D97 -36°C / -32.8°F
Flash point ASTM D92 230°C / 446°F
Sulfated ash ASTM D874 1.09% weight
TBN ASTM D2896 10.1 mg KOH/g
fuchs
Density at 15°c 0.854g/ml
flash point 230°c
Viscosity, CCS -30°C 5700mPas
Viscosity at 40°C 83.9 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 14.2mm²/s

so based on the properties,theoreticaly which is the best for 10.000km?
 
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Originally Posted By: blank1
Mobil 1 0w-40 is more expensive than the other oils..
i gather all the properties from the oils
valvoline
SynPower motor oil

SAE Viscosity Grade 5W-40
Viscosity, mm2/s @ 100 ºC.
ASTM D-445 13.8
Viscosity, mm2/s @ 40 ºC.
ASTM D-445 80
Viscosity Index
ASTM D-2270 178
Viscosity, mPa.s –30°C.
ASTM D-5293 TBN, mg KOH/g
ASTM D-2896 11.6
Pour Point, ºC
ASTM D-5950 -45
Specific Gravity @ 15.6°C.
ASTM D-4052
0.853
Flash Point, COC, ºC.
ASTM D-92 222
castrol
Density @ 15°C, Relative ASTM D4052 g/ml 0.85
Viscosity, Kinematic 100°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 13.4
Viscosity, CCS -30°C (5W) ASTM D5293 mPa.s (cP) 6220
Viscosity, Kinematic 40°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 81
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 None 169
Pour Point ASTM D97 °C -45
Flash Point, PMCC ASTM D93 °C 207
Ash, Sulphated ASTM D874 % wt 0.8
motul
Viscosity grade SAE J 300 5W-40
Density at 20°C (68°F) ASTM D1298 0.850
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 86.2 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 14.2 mm²/s
HTHS viscosity at 150°C (302°F) ASTM D4741 3.73 mPa.s
Viscosity index ASTM D2270 170
Pour point ASTM D97 -36°C / -32.8°F
Flash point ASTM D92 230°C / 446°F
Sulfated ash ASTM D874 1.09% weight
TBN ASTM D2896 10.1 mg KOH/g

so based on the properties,theoreticaly which is the best for 10.000km?


someone to help me choose..
i am very undecided..
P.s. i excluded the Fuchs because it is not available anymore..
So between the above?
thank u
 
Originally Posted By: supercity
I would go for the Motul. It meets a lot more European specifications than the others.

thanks
 
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