Originally Posted by ph03n!x (Post 2324103)

The oil sump needs 5.3 liter with a filter replacement. 5 liters of this comes to 3900 in Bangalore.

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki (Post 2324105)

So is it ok if you fill 5L instead of 5.3?And did you purchase this from bangalore?If so from where?

Originally Posted by ph03n!x (Post 2324119)

I have 2 of these cans :) But I will be using 300 ml of Delvac MX that I have lying around. This is from JK Automobiles in JC Road. The contact details are posted here by csateesh.

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki (Post 2324127)

Even i am having 1litre can of delvac MX.So does it do any harm if i fill 5L synthetic+300 ml mineral?

Originally Posted by ph03n!x (Post 2324007)

This is one of the two Diesel-specific synthetic engine oil that is API-CH4 or higher - a requirement for my car (this oil is CI+).

Originally Posted by condor (Post 2324147)

small quantities should not be a problem.

I would instead suggest that you guys fill in the 5L of Delvac-1, and leave it at that unless the oil level is at or near the lower level on the dip-stick. If it is in the middle (between high & low level marks on the dip-stick), then you can run with 5L itself.

Originally Posted by hemen (Post 2324248)

Hi pho3nix,
Just saw the pic of the delvac 1 can that you have posted in the earlier post, it seems that in the 2nd para it is written "suitable for applications requiring API CF-4".:Shockked:

Can you please: check and confirm whether it is API-CH4 or post a closer pic of the said sticker it would be helpful to many on the forum.

Originally Posted by ph03n!x (Post 2324280)

The first para says The second says what you quoted. I don't think there is a problem...

Originally Posted by ph03n!x (Post 2323932)

After some drama, got this:

Behold a review in a few days!

Originally Posted by Mustang.101 (Post 2323970)

^ See that is the point I am making, Delvac 1 says that it is for heavy duty commercial vehicles and does not mention cars. Then why do so many people put Delvac 1 in private vehicles?

Originally Posted by Soccerfan (Post 2327617)

Originally Posted by ph03n!x (Post 2324103)

The oil sump needs 5.3 liter with a filter replacement. 5 liters of this comes to 3900 in Bangalore.

Originally Posted by Born 2 Be Wild (Post 2329978)

I bought a 5 Litre Can here in delhi For 3700/Rs. My Fiesta takes in about 3.8 with filter So i have around a litre lying with me had you been in delhi or nearer i would gladly have given you some.

Originally Posted by ph03n!x (Post 2338705)

And now for the Mobil Delvac 1 - The car has covered 2000 KM after the oil change and service, I think I can safely draw my observations without the smoothness one would feel immediately after the service. And here's what I observed-

• During a cold start, the engine sound a bit harsh and loud for a second or two when I was with Delvac MX- this duration has now come down considerably
• The Diesel clatter has also come down when the engine is cold, and is now almost inaudible if am standing at the car's back during a normal day.
• I am tending to attribute the increase in my highway mileage by 1 KMPL to the C.Drives, but don't know what part the oil plays on that.
• My car does not have temperature gauge, but IIRC the optimum temperature is reached around the same distance (I go by the time/ distance it takes for the blue light to go off).

Obviously, I cannot comment now about engine life or turbo life yet - I am hoping all the documented benefits of going Synth in terms of longer life is true, and worth the close to 4 times I paid for them. I am planning to double my change interval to 10k KM though, from the 5k KM I had with the Delvac MX.

Originally Posted by ph03n!x (Post 2338717)

Here is my take on the Delvac 1, posting from my ownership thread: