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In other words - it might work. https://www.oilspecifications.org/acea.php Quote:
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| ![]() Used Shell HX8 synthetic today, in my Wagon R, I must say it's a great oil for the price (bought it for Rs.1350/- for 3.5l from retail shop). Vibrations were considerably reduced and throttle response became sharper too. Will recommend it! |
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| ![]() Would this be good for Swift VDi (Diesel/2009)? |
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| ![]() Yes it will perform good in most modern diesel and petrol cars, but you should prefer 40 grade oil for diesel! ![]() 30 grade = runs thinner, less viscous drag, more fuel efficiency, comparitively less protection 40 grade=runs thicker, more viscous drag, somewhat lesser fuel efficiency, more protection Last edited by Rshrey22 : 26th October 2018 at 14:00. |
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| ![]() Mobil 1 has released new full synthetic 5w40 engine oil, just saw on amazon, never seen before! |
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| ![]() There is a Lightning Deal for Mobil 1 5w-30 Fully Synthetic Oil (4L) on Amazon. https://www.amazon.in/Mobil-5W-30-Fu...p_89%3AMobil+1 Deal ends in ~12 hrs. Posted for information of interested BHPians. |
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Has anyone tried the new Castrol Magnatec full synthetic yet? Its priced around 1800 for 4L. Only the 0W-20 & 5W30 are full synthetic though. Reviews on amazon are good but I dont see how full synthetic oil is so cheap. | |
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The C series of ACEA specs are for Catalyst Compatible cars. A and B are petrol and equivalent diesel specs. https://www.oilspecifications.org/acea.php Quote:
0w20 - API SN, ILSAC GF-5, ACEA A3/B4 5w30 - API SN, ACEA A5/B5 Quote:
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| ![]() During a recent visit to Shell fuel station, I was surprised by the cheap price of Fully synthetic oil. So i did some reading. Here are some materials from Wikipedia.(pics below) The Helix HX8 is API SN category, it just specifies some performance properties and nothing about what oil it is. So what are we buying? |
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I recently bought some litres of Shell Helix 5W 40 Fully synthetic oil for my old Gypsy so as to help it rejuvenate by adding some vitamins in its diet. The price quoted by the Shell Bunk was Rs 4900/- The same afternoon, I bought it for Rs 2445 on Amazon in a lightning deal. | |
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| ![]() @hserus: The point I am trying to make is, since Fully synthetic is just a marketing term, I wonder if it is just semi synthetic itself with a different sticker that they are giving us. (A bit similar to the term Whole Wheat) @shankar.balan: Maruti recommend oil for Gypsy King is only around INR 800 / 900 and the recommended interval is 10K kms. Gypsy manual has no reference of this API SN since its a new category, but since it starts at 5W, it should do no harm. |
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https://shell.jungent.eu/marketing/specifications.pdf It is synthetic but a cheaper blend of Group 3 hydrocracked, rather than base oils. Shell Helix Ultra appears to have a higher % of base oils and a better additive package. | |
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