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 Blotter Spot Test Oil Analysis:VOA Helix HX7 5W30, 16,286 km blotter Shell Helix Ultra 5W40

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mushigen
post Dec 3 2017, 02:50 PM

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Would like to seek your opinion on my engine oil status.
Brand: some cheap unknown fully synthetic tortoise brand bought from Singapore which meets VW and MB standards

In use since May 2017 and mileage is 7000km now. Main concern is frequent short journeys performed, sometimes less than 3km.

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post Dec 4 2017, 02:05 PM

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Car is 2004 Vios first gen, mileage 140,000km - yes, true low mileage cars really do exist although not everyone knows frequent short trips are not good for engine oil.

72hr spot.
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The el-cheapo engine oil, it has only MB229.3 approval though.
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Not sure if it matters, but I also did blotter test for a cold engine oil on the same day.
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mushigen
post Mar 2 2018, 01:38 PM

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Sifus, can anyone recommend a cheapo fully synthetic oil, like those sold at Lazada? There are some brands I have never heard of.

I just tried the relatively cheap Lexus fully syn oil in my ride, seems much smoother than before I changed the oil.

 

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