ARTICLE: Synthetic oil vs Mineral oil

Eddy · 23rd December 2008, 18:32

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

@Eddy - You must be talking about idemitsu oil. Yes there is a company that manufactures these oils.

More info here.

Products : Rotary Lubricants at Idemitsu Racing Oil

Idemitsu Lube (S) Pte Ltd

Yes. This is the one. Thanks Vikram
http://www.idemitsu-ils.com.sg/Uploa...W40%20Ssyn.pdf

Now, this semi-synthetic is CF4 while a mineral GTX Diesel is CI4. Which one is better ?

nitrous · 23rd December 2008, 18:37

Eddy, Petrol and diesel engine oils have different API ratings.
For a petrol semi-synth, API-SM is very good and thats what the Idemitsu 10W40 is. So, you can use that in your petrol Ikon.

VJ_MAVRICK · 24th December 2008, 09:05

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Originally Posted by zerocritical

Any idea about distributor of Shell?

zerocritical: I think there is one whole sale distributor on the road connecting the LALBAGH road and the JC road ( am not too sure about the roads, but do remember going to that shop during MOBIL1 distributor shop search). If you happen to be near minerva circle and go towards corporation, take the 1st right into the road that connects the lalbagh road and you have this shell distributorin between.

vikram_d · 24th December 2008, 09:13

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Originally Posted by VJ_MAVRICK

zerocritical: I think there is one whole sale distributor on the road connecting the LALBAGH road and the JC road ( am not too sure about the roads, but do remember going to that shop during MOBIL1 distributor shop search). If you happen to be near minerva circle and go towards corporation, take the 1st right into the road that connects the lalbagh road and you have this shell distributorin between.

Siddaiah Road is what you are talking about.

VJ_MAVRICK · 24th December 2008, 09:22

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

Siddaiah Road is what you are talking about.

Thanks Vikram for pointing to the precise road , surely it helps to know the resident bangalore natives cheers:

Eddy · 24th December 2008, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Eddy, Petrol and diesel engine oils have different API ratings.
For a petrol semi-synth, API-SM is very good and thats what the Idemitsu 10W40 is. So, you can use that in your petrol Ikon.

Hmmmm. But the oil I mentioned is a diesel engine oil. API CF4 but costlier than a API CI4 oil. I was comparing the two for my diesel swift.

tsk1979 · 24th December 2008, 10:38

Castrol GTX diesel is one of the best oils(mineral) your swift can have. No worry

zerocritical · 24th December 2008, 11:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by VJ_MAVRICK

zerocritical: I think there is one whole sale distributor on the road connecting the LALBAGH road and the JC road ( am not too sure about the roads, but do remember going to that shop during MOBIL1 distributor shop search). If you happen to be near minerva circle and go towards corporation, take the 1st right into the road that connects the lalbagh road and you have this shell distributorin between.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram_d

Siddaiah Road is what you are talking about.

Thanks VJ and Vikram cheers:

Rahulkool · 24th December 2008, 14:34

Shell helix ultra 5w40 is 3060 on shell pump ..... they are selling it on MRP lol

vikram_d · 24th December 2008, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Rahulkool

Shell helix ultra 5w40 is 3060 on shell pump ..... they are selling it on MRP lol

They always sell at MRP only.

zerocritical · 24th December 2008, 15:53

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Originally Posted by Rahulkool

Shell helix ultra 5w40 is 3060 on shell pump ..... they are selling it on MRP lol

3060 for how many ltrs?? When i enquired, they were selling at some 1040 per ltr.

Rahulkool · 25th December 2008, 17:00

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Originally Posted by zerocritical

3060 for how many ltrs?? When i enquired, they were selling at some 1040 per ltr.

it was for 4ltrs, i guess then its old stock, because packing also looked like it was lying there for long time .....

filcord · 28th December 2008, 10:17

I too just bought 4 litre Shell helix Ultra 5W-40, for Rs 3000/-. MRP was 3060/- Cannot make out the year of import, maybe 2006 or 2007, but the label looks really faded.
Is there a shelf life for synthetics?

Pace in Blood · 6th January 2009, 15:12

Hi,

My Name is Tanay Agarwal. The first time I am posting a Query. I hope I am in the right forum.

I Own 2 Cars
1. Tata Indigo LS (2005)
2. Maruti Swift VDi with ABS (2008)

Both these cars are diesel cars.

I am looking out to change their engine oil to synthetic ones, which i have heard give very good performance compared to the normal oil we get.

I just need to know the oil specification which I can use and also If the filter,etc needs to be upgraded for this.
Does this really give a boost to performance or only reduces wear & tear.
Please do let me know.

With Best Speeds,
Tanay

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vikram_d · 6th January 2009, 16:14

Anybody have any experience with Castrol Edge? How is it? Any reviews? What is it priced at?

23rd December 2008, 18:37	#1322
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Eddy, Petrol and diesel engine oils have different API ratings. For a petrol semi-synth, API-SM is very good and thats what the Idemitsu 10W40 is. So, you can use that in your petrol Ikon.
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24th December 2008, 10:38	#1327
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,806 Times View My Garage	Castrol GTX diesel is one of the best oils(mineral) your swift can have. No worry
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24th December 2008, 14:34	#1329
Rahulkool Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,386 Thanked: 1,416 Times View My Garage	Shell helix ultra 5w40 is 3060 on shell pump ..... they are selling it on MRP lol
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28th December 2008, 10:17	#1333
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 996 Thanked: 67 Times	I too just bought 4 litre Shell helix Ultra 5W-40, for Rs 3000/-. MRP was 3060/- Cannot make out the year of import, maybe 2006 or 2007, but the label looks really faded. Is there a shelf life for synthetics?
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6th January 2009, 15:12	#1334
Pace in Blood BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 36 Thanked: 10 Times	Which Synthetic Oil for Indigo & Swift Diesel? Hi, My Name is Tanay Agarwal. The first time I am posting a Query. I hope I am in the right forum. I Own 2 Cars 1. Tata Indigo LS (2005) 2. Maruti Swift VDi with ABS (2008) Both these cars are diesel cars. I am looking out to change their engine oil to synthetic ones, which i have heard give very good performance compared to the normal oil we get. I just need to know the oil specification which I can use and also If the filter,etc needs to be upgraded for this. Does this really give a boost to performance or only reduces wear & tear. Please do let me know. With Best Speeds, Tanay Note from Team-BHP Support : Thread MERGED. Please use the search feature before creating a new thread on a topic that might already exist. Please continue your discussion in an existing thread. This will keep all the relevant information in one place and make it easier for readers in the future. Last edited by Jaggu : 6th January 2009 at 15:18. Reason: Search please.
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6th January 2009, 16:14	#1335
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Anybody have any experience with Castrol Edge? How is it? Any reviews? What is it priced at?
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