[khoj]

Hi amidoc,

Thank you for the much needed information.

[amidoc]

[quote=khoj;2026952]Hi amidoc,

Thank you for the much needed information.[/QUOTE

Welcome, just a piece of advice, pls check the manufacture date/import date of the shell oil before you buy the same. lot of inconsistencies in the stock available with the retailers right from Aug 2008 to Feb 2009.

[udy]

Guys,need a help. Planning to change engine oil on my Baleno as it is 10,000 kms after the previous change. Had put in OWS 5W50 last time, but planning to put in OWS 5W40 this time. Since I stay in Bangalore, dont think the temp will ever touch 40 degs till the next oil change. What do you guys suggest?

Also have a small confusion. Can I go back to semi-synthetic without any issues? and also if synthetic, which would be better- Mobil1, Shell Helix Ultra or OWS?

[guptavis]

Originally Posted by udy

Had put in OWS 5W50 last time, but planning to put in OWS 5W40 this time. Since I stay in Bangalore, dont think the temp will ever touch 40 degs till the next oil change. What do you guys suggest?

You can change to 5W40 if you want, but the 40 does not mean its meant for a temp of 40 degrees. Its just a SAE rating method of viscosity at engine operating temperatures. The part before the W is vaguely related to ambient winter temp. But most people still fill and recommend 15W40 or 20W40 mineral oil even for places like shimla where temp reaches -5C

[udy]

Originally Posted by guptavis

You can change to 5W40 if you want, but the 40 does not mean its meant for a temp of 40 degrees. Its just a SAE rating method of viscosity at engine operating temperatures. The part before the W is vaguely related to ambient winter temp. But most people still fill and recommend 15W40 or 20W40 mineral oil even for places like shimla where temp reaches -5C

Thanks guptavis. .. My other questionn was if I can go back to Castrol Magnatec semi synth after being on OWS fully synth for almost 10,000 kms?.
Experts, what are the good and bad things of doing this?

[khoj]

Why would you want to do that? Have you stopped loving your car? what has it done to deserve this?

OK, jokes apart there would be no harm as such. Magnatec by itself is a good product. To your car it will be like toned milk instead of full cream but still milk nevertheless. To you the engine may feel a little rough and strained or not so rev free after a few hundred kilometers of the change. Apart from that nothing much, the car would still run.

Originally Posted by udy

Thanks guptavis. .. My other questionn was if I can go back to Castrol Magnatec semi synth after being on OWS fully synth for almost 10,000 kms?.
Experts, what are the good and bad things of doing this?

[Lucas_2007]

Originally Posted by khoj

Why would you want to do that? Have you stopped loving your car? what has it done to deserve this?

OK, jokes apart there would be no harm as such. Magnatec by itself is a good product. To your car it will be like toned milk instead of full cream but still milk nevertheless. To you the engine may feel a little rough and strained or not so rev free after a few hundred kilometers of the change. Apart from that nothing much, the car would still run.

I agree. Changing from Fully Synth to semi synth is worthless in my opinion.With magnatec the engine becomes a bit rough. In my esteem (sold now) i experienced it. IMHO please don't do this.

[blackfire_9]

Hey guys, I have to get my car's engine oil changed in the coming week. I am confused between Mobil Super XHP (or XHP Plus) or Shell hx5. Can you guys share your experiences & compare the two oils to help me make a choice.

Thanks & drive safe.

[udy]

I guess I will stick to synthetic oils for the time being. Now need help in choosing the best brand of synthetic. Which one would you guys suggest for a Baleno ? Shell Helix, Mobil1 or OWS?. Please suggest if there are any other good and proven brands available. Also which would be better for Bangalore conditions- 5w40 or 5w50?. Any/all help is appreciated.

[khoj]

You could simply continue with OWS. In case you do want to change brands then Mobil1 is now approved by and available at MUL service centers. My service center poured 0W40 into the engine but the bill says 5W40 as that is the approved grade, hope that helps.

[Klub Class]

My Wagon-R Lxi has clocked 59k+ kms.

I would like to know whether fully synthetic oil at interval of 10-12k kms will be more protective for the engine compared to the mineral oil.

And If I plan to switch over to synthetic -

- What will be the recommended 'Flushing Oil'?

Amith

[filcord]

Originally Posted by udy

I guess I will stick to synthetic oils for the time being. Now need help in choosing the best brand of synthetic. Which one would you guys suggest for a Baleno ? Shell Helix, Mobil1 or OWS?. Please suggest if there are any other good and proven brands available. Also which would be better for Bangalore conditions- 5w40 or 5w50?. Any/all help is appreciated.

I have used Helix Ultra and Mobil 1 every alternate service on my baleno. They are both equally good.
Does Maruti now supply Mobil1 officially? And what do they charge per litre?

[devarshi84]

I wonder why we dont see Silkolene or Fuchs around in India... I have heard good reviews about them.

[khoj]

You should stick to mineral oil or Semi synthetic oil at best. Castrol Magnatec, Mobil 1000 or similar. A fully synthetic oil will degunk your engine and that may not be desirable at this milage. For same reasons avoid flushing too.

Originally Posted by Klub Class

My Wagon-R Lxi has clocked 59k+ kms.

I would like to know whether fully synthetic oil at interval of 10-12k kms will be more protective for the engine compared to the mineral oil.

And If I plan to switch over to synthetic -

- What will be the recommended 'Flushing Oil'?

Amith

I paid 3.9K for 3.3 litres of Mobil1 + Filter + labour charges. It is more expensive than buying 4L of Mobil 1 pack from the market but I wanted a MASS bill behind my Swift Zxi's move from mineral to synthetic to ensure continued coverage of its various bells and whistles under extended warranty.

Originally Posted by filcord

I have used Helix Ultra and Mobil 1 every alternate service on my baleno. They are both equally good.
Does Maruti now supply Mobil1 officially? And what do they charge per litre?

[wildsdi5530]

Honda service center camp in Tirunelveli did not have synthetic oil and advised me to get from outside. After much searching, I found one shop with 10W50 Mobil1 at >4K/4L. I called up the SA and was told to get only 0W30 or 10W30 oil. The shopkeeper told me that that grade is mineral oil and fully synthetic oil is 10W50 only. He also said that the oil needs to be changed at 25K Kms. Only oil filter needs to be changed every 10K Kms. Now I'm confused. Can someone tel me the grade of fully synthetic oil to be used in NHC. and the approx. cost.