[SS-Traveller]

Originally Posted by cijo

After seeing the pictures of the QA QC department , I think one should avoid this brand if there is another option. At least they should have labelled the devices properly than using "Muffle Furnance" , "Carbon Rasidue" etc. The factory is not clean or all the oil lubricant companies work this way ?

Going by spelling or typographical errors being the golden standard for quality, there aren't any authorized service centres in this country that one ought to take one's car in for servicing. Thankfully, I depend on the technical knowledge and expertise of the person(s) concerned rather than their prowess in the English language, grammar and spelling.

As to the cleanliness, I had already clarified earlier:

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Not brightly lit, not well-organised, but seemed clean and dust-free. I suppose the haphazard state of things was due to it being a Saturday, with skeleton staff present.

[greenhorn]

unocal seems to be available on amazon now - seems they are trying out new ideas to develop business, but their pricing is merely competitive, so i wonder if the product is that much better - has anyone tried out their oils?

also, they seem to have the same brand, same rating oil but seperate packages for cars, buses & trucks (but similar pack sizes). Wonder what's the difference

[hserus]

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Going by spelling or typographical errors being the golden standard for quality, there aren't any authorized service centres in this country that one ought to take one's car in for servicing. Thankfully, I depend on the technical knowledge and expertise of the person(s) concerned rather than their prowess in the English language, grammar and spelling.

As to the cleanliness, I had already clarified earlier:

Any industrial environment is messy by default. It won't be shiny new like an IT major's office.

Any industrial environment that deals with oil and lubes will definitely have a stained and weather beaten appearance, can't help that either.

The factory is in quite good shape and you saw it as it normally appears, not as it is when it is dressed up to receive media / VIP guests.

That spelling is typical north indian and spelt as it is spoken. Funny but as you say, technical parameters are the same regardless of whether in hindi, perfect english or broken english.

[Dry Ice]

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

.... on Mr. Ghatak's recommendation, had switched my Scorpio's engine oil to Unocal 76 Emera 15W-40, a CH4 grade diesel engine oil compatible with my engine.

Do you still use it? I am thinking of trying it out for my '13 Scorpio's next service (50k). Would you recommend it?

[SS-Traveller]

Originally Posted by Dry Ice

Do you still use it? I am thinking of trying it out for my '13 Scorpio's next service (50k). Would you recommend it?

Have used both Emera 15w-40 CH4 and UnoFleeto Superior 15w-40 SL/CH4 oils from Unocal 76 in my Scorpio, and am happy with both. The UnoFleeto oil apparently has a longer drain interval, and I've used it for about 9500 km once before getting the UOA done - it still had borderline usable life left. The Emera IIRC was in the same condition at about 8500 km. Unocal 76 oils are available on Amazon.

[hserus]

Originally Posted by Dry Ice

Do you still use it? I am thinking of trying it out for my '13 Scorpio's next service (50k). Would you recommend it?

The spec is reasonable.

There’s also Amsoil if you stick to 15w40 mineral oils. Sold by Greaves Cotton in India. And Shell Rimula 15w40

For fully synthetic get Mobil Delvac 1 5w40

[Dry Ice]

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Have used both Emera 15w-40 CH4 and UnoFleeto Superior 15w-40 SL/CH4 oils from Unocal 76 in my Scorpio, and am happy with both. The UnoFleeto oil apparently has a longer drain interval, and I've used it for about 9500 km once before getting the UOA done - it still had borderline usable life left. The Emera IIRC was in the same condition at about 8500 km. Unocal 76 oils are available on Amazon.

Thanks Doc! Will give Emera 15w40 a try and change after 7-8k of running. That would be sometime in 2019 going by my current usage pattern.

Originally Posted by hserus

The spec is reasonable.

There’s also Amsoil if you stick to 15w40 mineral oils. Sold by Greaves Cotton in India. And Shell Rimula 15w40

For fully synthetic get Mobil Delvac 1 5w40

Will check them out!