The Good Oil

kiwijohn42 · 08-09-2006, 02:24 PM

I'm going on a long trip in a week (Hobart to Wagga & back). I'm going to change the oil before I go, thinking Castrol EDGE or Motul. Anyone got any recommendations? Thanx KJ

Ives · 08-09-2006, 04:06 PM

Well I asked Ford to change my oil and oil filter during the 3000-km complementary service. I brought in Castrol EDGE 5W-30. The car is noticeably smoother all-around, engine NVH level is slightly lower.
So I highly recommend Castrol EDGE 5W-30. It's not just oil, it's liquid engineering.

robjh80 · 08-09-2006, 04:23 PM

I'm using Castrol Edge 5W-30 here as well......all fine so far.

melbzetec · 08-09-2006, 04:31 PM

Mobil 1. Mobil 1. Mobil 1.

In a relatively new engine, you can't go past a synthetic. It will always be better than a mineral oil.

Imolator · 10-09-2006, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by melbzetec

Mobil 1. Mobil 1. Mobil 1.

In a relatively new engine, you can't go past a synthetic. It will always be better than a mineral oil.

I agree any fully synthetic oil is the best, if you can afford it. Mind you a mechanic mate of mine said if you use a good mineral oil and change it every 5000k's as well as the filter, is good for long term durability. Then again after reading the " do you thrash it" thread, anyone who thrashes their car should definitely be running a synthetic.

murcod · 08-09-2006, 04:28 PM

Shell Helix Ultra is also worth a look IMHO. 5W40 IIRC - does that fit in with what's recommended for the Fiesta? I was using it in my Mondeo ST24; the good thing is BigW sell it so you can get it everywhere.

b2tf · 08-09-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwijohn42

I'm going on a long trip in a week (Hobart to Wagga & back). I'm going to change the oil before I go, thinking Castrol EDGE or Motul. Anyone got any recommendations? Thanx KJ

why the bloody hell would you want to come up here?

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kiwijohn42 · 08-09-2006, 04:42 PM

Was thinking synthetic. I'll have to see my mate at repco, see what he can do castrol for.
I have to go to Wagga for uni & driving is cheaper than flying & I can go on bit of a tour.

Fled74 · 08-09-2006, 10:33 PM

I had Valvoline Durablend 5W-30 put in for my 15,000km service. Car runs better now than before.
I'd wanted to use Castrol Edge, but money was tight then and the Valvoline cost less at Super Cheap Auto. Two days after I bought it, Super Cheap had a catalog sale and the Castrol Edge was $5 less than what I'd paid for the Valvoline. Bastards.

nnng_oozie · 08-09-2006, 11:34 PM

i got elf excellum 5W30.
reason being i can get it a trade price. hasn't given me any problems.

kiwijohn42 · 09-09-2006, 12:05 AM

You're mad if you don't know someone in the trade.

FlaminFiesta · 09-09-2006, 09:54 AM

doesnt the Fiesta manual reccommend fully synthetic ?

kiwijohn42 · 09-09-2006, 03:13 PM

Castrol EDGE it is then at $40.

kiwijohn42 · 15-09-2006, 09:02 PM

Changed oil last sunday, engine felt smoother immediately. By tonight the fuel economy seems to have improved, been sitting on 570km to empty every time I start it since filling on thursday & I've done 75km now. Big road trip starts tomorrow so I'll see how I go.

Ives · 15-09-2006, 10:28 PM

That's good to hear kiwijohn, see.. I wasnt bullcrapping

Im not noticing any improvement in the fuel economy department, just that the engine runs much smoother than before (before the 3000-km service).

Did you use Castrol EDGE 5W-30?

kiwijohn42 · 15-09-2006, 10:55 PM

5W-30. That's what it said on the packet, & in the book. Idle is still a bit rough, but better than it was.

Ives · 15-09-2006, 11:35 PM

I see, yeah I use 5W-30 too, since.... like what you said... since it's the grade that's recommended in the service book.

Steffo · 16-09-2006, 02:13 PM

I've got some Royal Purple 5W-30 in the Fez, seems to go alright.

Ives · 16-09-2006, 02:18 PM

Royal Purple!? I've never heard of it. :/

Steffo · 16-09-2006, 02:55 PM

Its an American brand.

melbzetec · 16-09-2006, 03:55 PM

Very Big in the U.S.

Probably the best synthetic you can get commercially is Redline, but talk to your bank manager first! lol

I'll stick to my first recommendation. Mobil1, Mobil1, Mobil1

murcod · 16-09-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by melbzetec

Probably the best synthetic you can get commercially is Redline, but talk to your bank manager first! lol

Redline for your gearbox is well worth the money- you WILL notice the difference (shift quality and feel especially in cold weather.) It's around $33 per litre, but given gearbox oils are only changed every 80000km or so it's money well spent.

My Feroza is in getting a gearbox rebuild now- four synchros are stuffed. But I've been driving it around with Redline in it and it was barely noticeable that they were stuffed- in fact before stripping the box the mechanic reckoned all the synchros were fine! The box was noisy and had cold shift problems when I bought it three years ago- Redline was the only oil that gave good shifts and quietened the worn bearing noise down considerably. I'll be running it in all my cars from now on.

It would not be worth the expense in your engine IMHO, purely because the oil gets changed so often.

murcod · 16-09-2006, 03:54 PM

Just be careful in summer running 5W30, usually there are temp ranges shown in the owner's manual that different oil viscositys are suitable for. 5W30 might be a bit too thin if you experience 40+ degree weather?

kiwijohn42 · 18-09-2006, 03:50 PM

Chances of getting that hot in Hobart are rare.