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GamersFamilia
post Oct 20 2025, 02:57 AM

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QUOTE(DM3 @ Oct 19 2025, 08:32 PM)
Ya bought frm Shopee
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Care to share the link, which seller?

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post Oct 20 2025, 07:28 AM

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QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Oct 20 2025, 02:57 AM)
Care to share the link, which seller?
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U search frm Lzd n Shopee Sure will come out, only shop there
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post Oct 20 2025, 07:41 AM

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QUOTE(DM3 @ Oct 20 2025, 07:28 AM)
U search frm Lzd n Shopee Sure will come out, only shop there
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Valvoline restore and protect, noted, thank you 🐝🔥
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post Oct 21 2025, 11:48 AM

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Ai say ..
using 0W-30 instead of the recommended 0W-20 for a modern turbocharged Japanese car in a hot climate like Malaysia is generally considered a safe choice for enhanced engine protection and longevity.
the trade off is a small rise in gas consumption.

saw a few videos on youtube also support the above.
Any expert insights welcome . nod.gif




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post Oct 21 2025, 11:56 AM

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QUOTE(Momo33 @ Oct 21 2025, 11:48 AM)
Ai say ..
using 0W-30 instead of the recommended  0W-20 for a modern turbocharged Japanese car in a hot climate like Malaysia is generally considered a safe choice for enhanced engine protection and longevity.
the trade off is a small rise in gas consumption.

saw a few videos on youtube also  support the above.
Any expert  insights  welcome . nod.gif
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Quite true but always check own car manual to see the EO range allowed.
If u use 0-20, must change freq shorter interval around 5-6k km ok cuz it's too thin n very like like breakdown.its more for fuel efficiency.
Like my case after 115k km I jump to 5-30w to hv better protection
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post Oct 21 2025, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Oct 19 2025, 01:14 AM)
Anyone using Valvoline Restore and Protect?
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I'm using it
2nd bottle soon

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post Oct 21 2025, 03:04 PM

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QUOTE(90Boyz @ Oct 21 2025, 11:57 AM)
I'm using it
2nd bottle soon
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But it only available for 5w30 right, if im not mistaken plus what car currently you are using right now? 😏🔥
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post Oct 21 2025, 03:12 PM

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QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Oct 21 2025, 03:04 PM)
But it only available for 5w30 right, if im not mistaken plus what car currently you are using right now? 😏🔥
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Yes, only 5w30 available for now.
Currently, my ride is a Honda City. I’ve been using 5W-30 since I’ve owned the car
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post Oct 21 2025, 03:15 PM

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QUOTE(90Boyz @ Oct 21 2025, 03:12 PM)
Yes, only 5w30 available for now.
Currently, my ride is a Honda City. I’ve been using 5W-30 since I’ve owned the car
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Owh that's good, well since my x50 also 5w30, maybe i will try it later
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post Oct 21 2025, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(90Boyz @ Oct 21 2025, 11:57 AM)
I'm using it
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How was it so far?
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Oct 21 2025, 03:21 PM)
How was it so far?
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Current oil life were around 8k km , engine still smooth just that oil color very dark hoping the it works as per it claims.
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post Oct 21 2025, 04:44 PM

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QUOTE(DM3 @ Oct 21 2025, 11:56 AM)
Quite true but always check own car manual to see the EO range allowed.
If u use 0-20, must change freq shorter interval around 5-6k km ok cuz it's too thin n very like like breakdown.its more for fuel efficiency.
Like my case after 115k km I jump to 5-30w to hv better protection
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er....why need shorter interval when the manual states can use xw20?

if really that concerned, use those oil that states extended performance (mobil1 EP or Castrol EP)....i've been running 0w20 since warranty over for more than 6 years (about 100k km worth out of total mileage of about 180k km) without problems and sometimes driving above 10k km oil change cycle and on traffic that includes both high speed highway and traffic crawl (50/50 basis)

further, it is based on not using the same brand/range of oil during oil change (used before : mobil1 esp/mobil 1 EP/mannol/total/kixx/syntium 7000 dme/bold/kaito/shell helix ultra/liqui moly/valvoline synpower/toyota oil, etc; all 0w20 except for toyota oil)

the only difference is that i don't use the original filter but fram tough guard (probably 1 grade better quality as it is for extended mileage use)

the one that need to really worry a little more is fuel dilution if idle too long in stop/start traffic crawl or cold start short distance driving

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post Oct 21 2025, 05:12 PM

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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Oct 21 2025, 04:44 PM)
er....why need shorter interval when the manual states can use xw20?

if really that concerned, use those oil that states extended performance (mobil1 EP or Castrol EP)....i've been running 0w20 since warranty over for more than 6 years (about 100k km worth out of total mileage of about 180k km) without problems and sometimes driving above 10k km oil change cycle and on traffic that includes both high speed highway and traffic crawl (50/50 basis)

further, it is based on not using the same brand/range of oil during oil change (used before : mobil1 esp/mobil 1 EP/mannol/total/kixx/syntium 7000 dme/bold/kaito/shell helix ultra/liqui moly/valvoline synpower/toyota oil, etc; all 0w20 except for toyota oil)

the only difference is that i don't use the original filter but fram tough guard (probably 1 grade better quality as it is for extended mileage use)

the one that need to really worry a little more is fuel dilution if idle too long in stop/start traffic crawl or cold start short distance driving
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H 1.5t ,faces alot oil dilution and yes I OCD with oil change bout 5k/3mths or lesser during the warranty period also with 0-20, now after warranty tryin out the 5-30 by next 2-3mths.

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post Oct 21 2025, 05:18 PM

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QUOTE(90Boyz @ Oct 21 2025, 03:57 PM)
Current oil life were around 8k km , engine still smooth just that oil color very dark hoping the it works as per it claims.
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My mechanic use to advice me to change engine oil every 8000km for fully synthetic, semi every 6000km plus not to use any additives, atf change every 20 000km
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post Oct 21 2025, 05:24 PM

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QUOTE(90Boyz @ Oct 21 2025, 03:57 PM)
Current oil life were around 8k km , engine still smooth just that oil color very dark hoping the it works as per it claims.
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I think others VRp users says bout 6-8k km can change already.
Is engine quieter? Wats ur car mileage?
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QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Oct 21 2025, 05:18 PM)
My mechanic use to advice me to change engine oil every 8000km for fully synthetic, semi every 6000km plus not to use any additives, atf change every 20 000km
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oil life just 4months old but it hits 8000km so have to order the oil filter first before i could perform the oil change by myself.
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post Oct 21 2025, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(90Boyz @ Oct 21 2025, 05:24 PM)
oil life just 4months old but it hits 8000km so have to order the oil filter first before i could perform the oil change by myself.
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That's right, make sure original oil filter, nowdays lot of fake stuff
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post Oct 21 2025, 06:14 PM

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QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Oct 21 2025, 05:34 PM)
That's right, make sure original oil filter, nowdays lot of fake stuff
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usually my oil filter are bought from the genuine stockist so to be safe side.
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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Oct 21 2025, 04:44 PM)
er....why need shorter interval when the manual states can use xw20?

if really that concerned, use those oil that states extended performance (mobil1 EP or Castrol EP)....i've been running 0w20 since warranty over for more than 6 years (about 100k km worth out of total mileage of about 180k km) without problems and sometimes driving above 10k km oil change cycle and on traffic that includes both high speed highway and traffic crawl (50/50 basis)

further, it is based on not using the same brand/range of oil during oil change (used before : mobil1 esp/mobil 1 EP/mannol/total/kixx/syntium 7000 dme/bold/kaito/shell helix ultra/liqui moly/valvoline synpower/toyota oil, etc; all 0w20 except for toyota oil)

the only difference is that i don't use the original filter but fram tough guard (probably 1 grade better quality as it is for extended mileage use)

the one that need to really worry a little more is fuel dilution if idle too long in stop/start traffic crawl or cold start short distance driving
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Im similar like you regarding the oil viscosity of 0w20, my car manual mentioned that, and no issues whatsoever from new till now, 250k km. Always heard this oil will had eating issues whatsoever above 150k km, but from my usage of oil change every 10k km (sometimes 12k km cz busy outstation), oil remain at max level for service.

Rather spend more for oil brand that come with Ester based formulated or PAO + Ester
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post Oct 21 2025, 06:50 PM

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QUOTE(90Boyz @ Oct 21 2025, 06:14 PM)
usually my oil filter are bought from the genuine stockist so to be safe side.
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Same here, usually bought from shopee thru vanli or any official store

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