ARTICLE: Synthetic oil vs Mineral oil - Page 143 - Team-BHP

Gansan · 2nd November 2009, 16:23

@nitrous

Last time I visited the Shell station, I saw the 1 litre can @ Rs 615.00 but did not notice that the viscocity was different. But it was 2009 vintage only, I am sure of that. When I went again yesterday, I wanted to buy it for a friend, but it was sold out. They still had 4 litre cans priced around Rs 4000 and they were 2008 vintage. It was only when I questioned them about the apparent difference in prices that they showed me the chart and explained the different grades. Looks like the 15W50 is made in India whereas the 5W40 is still imported.

nitrous · 2nd November 2009, 18:41

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Originally Posted by Gansan

Looks like the 15W50 is made in India whereas the 5W40 is still imported.

Oh dear!
Not to take anything away from my country. But, It would be like Potenza GIIIs made in India.
I would really like to go through the tech details of both the grades.
Personally, after my current stint on Mobil1 5W50 , I'm moving over to the lighter 5W40.

Gansan · 2nd November 2009, 19:18

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Originally Posted by nitrous

I would really like to go through the tech details of both the grades.

I visited Shell today also to fill petrol for the bike, but only the 5W40 was available. As soon as I find the 15W50 oil, I will note down the API specs and mfg details of both and post them here.

@Jayprashanth & R2D2

I have seen Jaso specs only in Motorcycle specific oils and never in car oils. But the oil recommended in the manual of my Splendor, and what I used initially before the introduction of HH4T+ oil, was just Servo Super Multigrade 20W40 oil, which I am sure is a car oil. Also the oil they change for bikes at the Shell station (believe me, quite a few guys get it changed there) if M/C oil is out of stock is the Helix 20W50 API-SG, without any issues.

Also, I buy oil from the Shell station to avoid spurious stuff. I don't trust the few oil dealerships in my area, and will have to travel to GP road otherwise.

nitrous · 2nd November 2009, 20:14

I referred to a data sheet such as this.

Gansan · 2nd November 2009, 21:36

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Originally Posted by nitrous

I referred to a data sheet such as this.

Where to get that, if it is not available in their website?

nitrous · 2nd November 2009, 21:57

Try speaking to the manager of the Shell pump.

Gansan · 2nd November 2009, 22:04

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Try speaking to the manager of the Shell pump.

OK, will do that next time I go there.

Kinetik · 3rd November 2009, 08:40

Guys try OWS much better than Shell same price

rustynails · 14th November 2009, 01:35

I can get you Mobil 1 PDS if required!

devrajman · 16th November 2009, 16:54

I have read about MOTUL engine oils used for bikes. There is no mention about MOTUL Engine Oils used for Cars.

Yesterday I saw their stall in AUTOMALL Car Expo. They have good range of products.

Website: Motul Engine Oils - Gasoline and Diesel

Can any one throw some light on quality of their products?

Raccoon · 16th November 2009, 19:09

^^^ Is the stuff imported or Indian? Motul bike oils imported from France are the best available. The Made in India stuff is also good, when compared to similarly competing products. For eg. the Made in India bike oils they have are said to significantly better than say Castrol... but not quite as good as Gulf Oil.

I would definitely consider trying their car oils, if they "look" good. Any idea which grades are available in India?

rb2399 · 21st November 2009, 06:46

I am currently using Motul Tekma Mega (15W-40/API CI-4) in my 2.2 Safari.The results are quite good though not as good as Delo-400

2nd November 2009, 16:23	#2131 (permalink)
Gansan BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 624	@nitrous Last time I visited the Shell station, I saw the 1 litre can @ Rs 615.00 but did not notice that the viscocity was different. But it was 2009 vintage only, I am sure of that. When I went again yesterday, I wanted to buy it for a friend, but it was sold out. They still had 4 litre cans priced around Rs 4000 and they were 2008 vintage. It was only when I questioned them about the apparent difference in prices that they showed me the chart and explained the different grades. Looks like the 15W50 is made in India whereas the 5W40 is still imported. __________________ Splendor Feb'2000 - 79200 KM. Alto LXi June 2009 - 2650 KM. What do you mean,my bike is old? It has not even done 100,000 KM!

2nd November 2009, 21:57	#2136 (permalink)
nitrous Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 5,589 View My Garage	Try speaking to the manager of the Shell pump. __________________ Han:The Red Evo's yours Sean:What do u mean? H:U're representing me now...What did U think, I'm gonna let you roll in a hyundai?

3rd November 2009, 08:40	#2138 (permalink)
Kinetik BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 274	Guys try OWS much better than Shell same price __________________ Shalom

16th November 2009, 16:54	#2140 (permalink)
devrajman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 146	MOTUL engine oils I have read about MOTUL engine oils used for bikes. There is no mention about MOTUL Engine Oils used for Cars. Yesterday I saw their stall in AUTOMALL Car Expo. They have good range of products. Website: Motul Engine Oils - Gasoline and Diesel Can any one throw some light on quality of their products? __________________ Take Care....Drive Safe Devang 1999 Suzuki Zen Lx 1985 SS80 DX M800 1990 Kinetic Honda DX 2000 Hercules EZY Cycle 18-Gear

21st November 2009, 06:46	#2142 (permalink)
rb2399 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 73	Motul Tekma Mega I am currently using Motul Tekma Mega (15W-40/API CI-4) in my 2.2 Safari.The results are quite good though not as good as Delo-400 __________________ Thanks, rb2399

14th November 2009, 01:35	#2139 (permalink)
rustynails Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1	I can get you Mobil 1 PDS if required!

16th November 2009, 19:09	#2141 (permalink)
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,165	^^^ Is the stuff imported or Indian? Motul bike oils imported from France are the best available. The Made in India stuff is also good, when compared to similarly competing products. For eg. the Made in India bike oils they have are said to significantly better than say Castrol... but not quite as good as Gulf Oil. I would definitely consider trying their car oils, if they "look" good. Any idea which grades are available in India?

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