This has been discussed way too many times.

Think logically - if such a big supermarket chain was caught selling fake oils and someone sued the company, let's say Exxonmobil sued the supermarket brand for selling fake Mobil1, you think Te5co would have a chance? Worlds 2nd largest company that is cash rich suing a supermarket chain supposedly distributing 'fake' Mobil1 world wide, the damage to Te5co would be huge both financially and reputation wise.

These large supermarket chains get their oils from their European counterparts. How do I know? I work for Exxonmobil. Local distributors are quite annoyed that Te5co and all can sell the oils so cheap but if you look at the local packaging it's different and apparently so is the additive package in the oil. So it's up to you to choose Euro blend or Asia blend Mobil1 when buying.

Heavy oil? xW40 is one of the most widely used viscosities in the whole world. It's only just recently (in the last 5 to 10 years) that cars started focusing a lot on efficiency and tighter tolerances that's why you start seeing xW30 and xW20 oils as a base requirement for cars. Don't compare with countries that require the low viscosity to run optimally la, I'm talking about in general.

SM and SN isn't that big a deal breaker. Look at what Quazacolt has shared in the thread (I think the first page).

Old oil is a possibility. I don't know the Te5co purchasing cycle but since they ship their oils from Europe, it's minimally at least 6 months to 1 year old once it's in the stores locally.

1. Ok. Motul 300v used to have big bold 'note' in their pdf tech sheet not to mix.
2. API SN varies across. I'm no oil guy but AFAIK, API SN but formulated for DPF users I believe won't be that suitable for Campro.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Anyone here heard about Moty's Oil? New Player in the market it seems.

And is it ok to mix viscosity? eg, 5-40 and 5-30

1) actually, almost all EO products have note(s) to not mix their oils.
its generally manufacturer's concerns that mixing oils would dilute/reduce the quality of their oils/additives.

if you're concerned about that as well, simple - don't mix.

2) no, DPF is for diesel and that's on API C instead of S specification.
ACEA on the other hand would have more concerns with DPF since there are more diesel passenger vehicles/sedans compared to elsewhere.

that said, even IF it is formulated for DPF, what makes you think it's not suitable for campro? lacking additives/anti wear? do also take note that API SN have pretty strict wear level tests so if wear is compromised in favour of DPF (or generally, cat-con), then it wouldn't pass the wear tests anyways.

This forum is lucky to have someone like you who is also still kind enough to keep explaining as well.

It's only a matter of time before I become a troll....

Among these, which would you choose!?

Tesco ready stock
-MOBIL1 0-40
-CASTROL EDGE 5-40

Others
-REDLINE 0-40
-AMSOIL SIGNATURE SERIES 0-40

If you're just choosing between the four, this is my pick in this specific order :

1. Amsoil Signature
2. Castrol Edge
3. Mobil 1
4. Redline

Woah is the Amsoil really that good..? What do you run though..?

Currently engine running Pennzoil 15w50 extreme mineral (mechanic chged it during last service, usually running Petronas mach 5)...but unsure whether engine eating oil or leaking, it's down to minimum level.
can i top up with petronas mach 5 15w40...? I happened to have one spare.

waja 4g18 engine.

Hi guys,

Between this 2, which 1 is better?

1) Repsol Elite Evolution 5w-40 5L RM159
2) Elf Evolution 900SXR 5w-40 5L RM159
3) Shell Helix Ultra Fully 5w-40 4L RM139

It's good la. But how good it is , really it depends on preference. My Wira ran quite well on Amsoil but was quite rough with Mobil 1 Gold. My current Nissan runs very rough with Prince but runs great with Penrite. Right now I'm running on Penrite HPR for all my cars.

Can la. Not gonna kill you if you go with 15W40. Your engine is probably leaking somewhere anyway. Better than running zero oil.

My preference would be (Mind you.. personal preference)

1) Shell Helix
2) Elf Evo
3) Repsol

I've used all except the Elite Evo Repsol. I've used the formulate elite or whatever you call it from Repsol, the semi. Wasn't too happy in my Wira. Broke down pretty fast. But just a note, my Wira wasn't stock so the requirements for the car probably was a little more demanding than a stock wira. So perhaps I probably shouldn't have used a semi.

Where did you get your oils from at that price?

giant was selling the shell helix ultra with pureplus (that natural gas thing lol) for 139, recently tesco followed suite and offering for 139 as well

i didnt buy from tesco since stocked up 3 bottles *4 liters from giant previously.
this time bought 2 bottles of Repsol moto 4T Racing full synthetic xw40 for my future bike as it's on offer (rm40 instead of 60) as well

Bro Izso,
Thanks for your point of view.
My car is on Mobil 1 Semi Syn 10w-40 now...but there's no promotion for it now.

I prefer Mobil 1 fully syn as I'd used Mobil 1 new life before my car engine runs smoother any other fully syn eo.

Btw, those price from Tesco Puchong outlet (near IOI there).
The price was last Saturday & Sunday.

Shell Helix Ultra that good ah?
The thing now is even if i bring my own engine oil to the shop, the mechanic will charge me RM15 as service charge.

it's only "good" because it's among the cheaper/(est) reputable full synthetic

and yea, oil change these days min also in the 10-15, typically 20ish already, not including your own oil/oil filter.

If i can get it at RM135, i guess its good price but only if i can find that price/close la.
I think you guys said Castrol Magnatec isnt that good as they claim, right?
Btw, whenever im in supermarkets i always see what engine oil they have and i seldom see xW30 oils except for Perodua 3L bottles. Super hard to get these even from those spare parts shops (at a decent price).

139, tesco (or giant)
no comment on castrol as i never used.

xw40 is the most common viscosity, and Malaysians have a certain phobia with low viscosity.
if they dont buy it, you sell for what? lose money?

I saw Shell Helix Ultra promotion in Aeon Big for RM159 and Mobil 3000 Fully Syn 5L for RM149.