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best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:41 pm
by kyron101
i'm new to fto just brought a 1995 gpx and i love it and it ensure that i keep loving it i was wondering what you think the best oil the best anything really to ensure it always runs smoothly

Re: best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:44 pm
by kiz

Re: best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:54 pm
by Vectose
First off, welcome to the club!

I would recommend Castrol Edge 5W-30 Fully Synthetic oil. I and a few other members use this oil.

If it is too expensive you may want to go for a semi-synthetic like Shell Helix HX7 10W-40

For petrol I would recommend BP Ultimate or Caltex Vortex 98.

You should always run your car on 98.

A few people have had problems with Shell fuel, so I would stay away from Shell.

Also, post up some pics of your car and update your location in your profile.

Re: best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:06 pm
by Daniel2019
The standard shell 98 octane stuff is fine, but I don't use it purely out of principle, because f**k Shell.

Caltex Vortex (98) and BP Ultimate should be used.

As mentioned, with oil the Castrol seems to be the way to go (edge, not magnatech or whatever the f**k it is). Or Shell Helix HX7 as Vectose said. Comes in a blue bottle. 10w40 is what you want, or a good 5w30.

Re: best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:09 pm
by Vectose
Daniel2019 wrote:The standard shell 98 octane stuff is fine, but I don't use it purely out of principle, because f**k Shell.
I have had mates that have had issues even with the 98 octane Shell. Poor performance and fuel economy compared to Caltex/BP

Re: best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:17 pm
by Daniel2019
Vectose wrote:
Daniel2019 wrote:The standard shell 98 octane stuff is fine, but I don't use it purely out of principle, because f**k Shell.
I have had mates that have had issues even with the 98 octane Shell. Poor performance and fuel economy compared to Caltex/BP
Meh! Still OK to run it if you dont have any other choice (just dont tell Aza and only put $10 in)

Re: best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:03 am
by Astron_Boy
WTTC.

I'm not touching the question though. :lol:

Re: best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:57 am
by Sahin
"It's all the same sh*t"
-Toblerone

Re: best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 9:20 am
by destinationtoby
Canola oil works best in winter. When it starts heating up, try something abit thicker

Re: best oil' petrol ' brands ect

Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:02 am
by shadowarrior
Kerosene is okaye as well... heard whiskey does wonders. :)

Am on Castrol Edge 5w30 ....they come up on Supercheap/Repco's 40% off deals often.
I prefer BP 98, 2nd choice Caltex 98...never go anywhere near 7/11 and Shell..and nothing below 98 octane and I use injector cleaners once every 6 months.