ARTICLE: Synthetic oil vs Mineral oil

wolfinstein · 6th May 2007, 13:06

If you buy from good shops, You get Genuine Products- Try Khan Market, Batra Auto sales- LSR , Batra Auto Sales at Ashram , Sec-16 Market Noida..!

Just ensure that the Castrol Hologram is there on the Can- Top Seal.

tsk1979 · 6th May 2007, 13:32

wolf made the correct point. Look for hologram.
Shell Helix is another diesel oil. It meets API-CG standards, which are again superior of the API-CD required.
I have used that oil and it works great.

garychopper · 6th May 2007, 17:44

yes today i saw the castrol GTD in sector 16 noida. but someone already got the mobil 1 for my car. maybe next time i will consider these ones.

BTW, is shell helix available in delhi?

wolfinstein · 6th May 2007, 19:13

Difficult..! Have'nt seen in any spare shop..!

Akshay1234 · 6th May 2007, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

akshay, the synthetic oils in market are API-CF4 only for diesel, though they meet highest standards for petrol(API-SM).
I suggest till a API-CH4 or API-CI synthetic oil gets available use you castrol GTX Diesel(Remember, not GTD) which is API-CI 15W40.
Its the highest grade diesel oil I have seen in the market.

thanks alot.. ill try to get gtx diesel.

tsk1979 · 6th May 2007, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by garychopper

yes today i saw the castrol GTD in sector 16 noida. but someone already got the mobil 1 for my car. maybe next time i will consider these ones.

BTW, is shell helix available in delhi?

Sector 16 noida is one place where you will easily get shell helix

kvish · 8th May 2007, 19:19

Ok, I am going to try and get another perspective to this one:

They say that palio 1.6 engine is an oil cooled one (read in other threads)... so, are there any qualities in the synthetic oil which will aid in better cooling also?

Another question: Does engine oil price vary like petrol prices all across India??

Jaggu · 8th May 2007, 19:38

palio engine is water cooled only, unless one is referring to coolant as oil. yeah all engine oils do help in some part of cooling. hmmm Synthetics might be contributing to cooling with better lubricating properties.

yes prices will vary slightly within india due to different taxation.

Sam Kapasi · 8th May 2007, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

yes prices will vary slightly within india due to different taxation.

not after the implementation of VAT.

ravi@64bhp · 9th May 2007, 12:14

hi,
Which synthetic oil is better for WagonR? Castrol Edge or Mobil1? Does anybody here who used synthetic oils in WagonR? Would like to hear their experiences with synthetics.

Thanks in advance

.

Rahulk76 · 9th May 2007, 12:47

Hi

Where can i source castrol GTX Diesel in Pune for my safari dicor. Its scheduled for a 10k oil change nxt week

Rahul

wolfinstein · 9th May 2007, 22:32

From a Castrol Dealer..lol !

Check with your service station- Castrol/ Mobil are OEM Oils for TATA- Maybe the dealer uses Castrol..!

Else inquire from a spare parts shop...Just ensure you buy a Sealed Can with Hologram and proper information and print- sometimes fake carry some error on the label..!

rb2399 · 14th May 2007, 19:46

Hindustan Oil Company-Shivaji Nagar,
Nirmal Traders- Shivajinagar,
Tupe lubricants- Nagar Road.

Just google for these & you'll get their phone numbers.
I got these from Castrol India rep.

DieselFan · 14th May 2007, 22:31

If you use Synthetic oil on a maruti car will the manufacturer's warantee become invalid on Engine?

theMAG · 14th May 2007, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

If you use Synthetic oil on a maruti car will the manufacturer's warantee become invalid on Engine?

No it doesnt.If you have a good relationship with the service station, that helps too.

You can find my experiences here:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/427214-post256.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/427504-post259.html

6th May 2007, 13:06	#286
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	If you buy from good shops, You get Genuine Products- Try Khan Market, Batra Auto sales- LSR , Batra Auto Sales at Ashram , Sec-16 Market Noida..! Just ensure that the Castrol Hologram is there on the Can- Top Seal.
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6th May 2007, 13:32	#287
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,809 Times View My Garage	wolf made the correct point. Look for hologram. Shell Helix is another diesel oil. It meets API-CG standards, which are again superior of the API-CD required. I have used that oil and it works great.
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6th May 2007, 17:44	#288
garychopper BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: delhi/milan/brussels Posts: 43 Thanked: Once	yes today i saw the castrol GTD in sector 16 noida. but someone already got the mobil 1 for my car. maybe next time i will consider these ones. BTW, is shell helix available in delhi?
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6th May 2007, 19:13	#289
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Difficult..! Have'nt seen in any spare shop..!
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8th May 2007, 19:19	#292
kvish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 195 Times	Ok, I am going to try and get another perspective to this one: They say that palio 1.6 engine is an oil cooled one (read in other threads)... so, are there any qualities in the synthetic oil which will aid in better cooling also? Another question: Does engine oil price vary like petrol prices all across India??
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8th May 2007, 19:38	#293
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,892 Times	palio engine is water cooled only, unless one is referring to coolant as oil. yeah all engine oils do help in some part of cooling. hmmm Synthetics might be contributing to cooling with better lubricating properties. yes prices will vary slightly within india due to different taxation.
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9th May 2007, 12:14	#295
ravi@64bhp BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 602 Thanked: 10 Times	hi, Which synthetic oil is better for WagonR? Castrol Edge or Mobil1? Does anybody here who used synthetic oils in WagonR? Would like to hear their experiences with synthetics. Thanks in advance.
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9th May 2007, 12:47	#296
Rahulk76 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,149 Thanked: 235 Times	Hi Where can i source castrol GTX Diesel in Pune for my safari dicor. Its scheduled for a 10k oil change nxt week Rahul
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9th May 2007, 22:32	#297
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	From a Castrol Dealer..lol ! Check with your service station- Castrol/ Mobil are OEM Oils for TATA- Maybe the dealer uses Castrol..! Else inquire from a spare parts shop...Just ensure you buy a Sealed Can with Hologram and proper information and print- sometimes fake carry some error on the label..!
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14th May 2007, 19:46	#298
rb2399 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 227 Thanked: 973 Times	Hindustan Oil Company-Shivaji Nagar, Nirmal Traders- Shivajinagar, Tupe lubricants- Nagar Road. Just google for these & you'll get their phone numbers. I got these from Castrol India rep.
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14th May 2007, 22:31	#299
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,584 Thanked: 259 Times	If you use Synthetic oil on a maruti car will the manufacturer's warantee become invalid on Engine?
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