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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Folks Shell Helix Diesel Ultra is a big let down ![]() The API specs is a big disappointment - CF4 which in my opinion is quite archaic. So folks driving CRDi's , TDCi, DDIS etc would be better off if they stay away from this one.. Just my thoughts Cheers Sateesh |
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Perhaps we need to look at their ACEA ratings. | |
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1. Very high price ( + no dealer discount ) 2. Fudging of details ( for eg price, date of mfg has been intentionally tampered with ) I am not saying its the same with all the oils/products there, just a few of the fully synth. Also a bit OT here, My experience there has taught me that it is one of the few places you get un-adulterated petrol. The car just performs very well when I fill up there. The days I fill up at other places (petrol emergencies!), the car is a bit rough. Talking about normal Unleaded + system G, not shell super. | |
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Infractions: 0/1 (5) | ![]() No, this one is located on the GST Road at Chromepet. In fact this is the only Shell pump I have ever visited. Here too they sell only at MRP, and I have never seen any fudging of rates. My only annoyance is they don't stock 500 / 1000 ML cans of Helix HX5 and keep only 4 litre ones. They say the smaller cans do not move quickly. But they do keep all sizes for Helix and Helix Ultra. |
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| ![]() I have an NHC which has done ~27K on the odometer. My daily drive is ~20 Km and a long drive of about 1500 kms every month. I have few questions for the experts 1) What is the standard oil used in the NHC (mineral/ semi/ synthetic). 2) If I need to swithc to synthetic what grade/ brand should I be using. 3) Given my driving profile, what is a good time to change oil if I switch to synthetic. |
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| ![]() Just a quick question, does anybody know if the fully synthetic oils are cheaper in pondychery ? |
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2) The popular brands and grades are Mobil 1 5w-50 and 0w-40, Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40 and OWS 5w-50. Check your manual for the recommended grades of oil and do NOT experiment. 3) Ask yourself, do you really need synthetic. It costs 3-5x more than good quality mineral multigrade oil. You can change to synth at the next service interval. Cheers! | |
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| ![]() I used Castrol Megnatec (synthetic) last time and result was awesome. The car became so smooth even passangers (my family) could feel the difference. I am totally satisfied with its performance. By the way, any suggestions for the next time? Anyone got better results than megnatec? I drive a Zen Estilo. |
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| ![]() ^^^ Yet one more time - Magnatec is NOT a fully synthetic product! Also, what are you comparing with? Please compare with a genuine oil with similar specs! You won't any perceptible difference. |
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Its strange though, you have mentioned it many a times that its not synthetic and still people call it that. Its probably the misleading comment on the can that says 'synthetic technology' to be blamed perhaps and also people posting without reading the existing threads (Making them painfully longer !!) ! | |
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![]() Ps. On a serious note, can someone really confirm if what that advert shows is true. Same oil for aircraft and trucks ? Last edited by vdiatech : 18th December 2009 at 22:41. | |
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| ![]() @Raccoon, sorry sir, I thought it was fully synthetic, as mentioned by service centre owner. I was comparing it with the oil maruti authorized service station uses. I am not aware of the brand, but i guess it should be a mineral oil |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() They are not the same oil for sure. If you watch the ad closely, it only says the same synthetic technology is used in the oils used for aircrafts. By saying so, they are able to get away with it. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona
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And that aircraft ad is the limit! It is amazing how many gullible customers fall for it. But obviously they do... thats why Castrol has such a high advertising budget. This kind of cheap marketing gimmicks makes one cast doubts about the integrity of the company. Figures! There is no telling with the service center is using. Please try using some of the better oils mentioned earlier, to compare. Last edited by Raccoon : 19th December 2009 at 13:11. | |
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