Engine Oil

[martauto]

I have three cars, Polo 2001, (wifes) 316 /baur, 325 2004 cab and I thinking of buying this for them all, ?
What do you think ?

Mart.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shell-Helix- ... 2175552890

[HenryM3]

I use Shell helix ultra 5w 40 in all my cars and buying the 20ltr drum is way cheaper. Just a bit of a hit at the time of buying.

[martauto]

I use Shell helix ultra 5w 40 in all my cars and buying the 20ltr drum is way cheaper. Just a bit of a hit at the time of buying.

Cheers for that, I was sure I used it on my old 330 sport a few years ago.
7 litres is nearly £45 plus, so 20 litres for £74 makes alot of sense to me.

Mart.

[biffer]

It would take me possibly 4 years to use up the 20 litres-is oil still good to use after being on the shelf that long?

[martauto]

It would take me possibly 4 years to use up the 20 litres-is oil still good to use after being on the shelf that long?

It should be fine but I have three cars that will benefit from it in the first year

Mart.

[Brianmoooore]

I've been using Helix 5W - 40 in my cars for about the last fifteen years or so. Main reason is that there's usually been a promotion on it in E.Leclerc French supermarkets when I've been over there, offering 5 litre cans (already at a good price) bundled with a smaller 2 litre can gratuit, making it an unmissable bargain.

[Satan]

It would take me possibly 4 years to use up the 20 litres-is oil still good to use after being on the shelf that long?

Its been underground for millions of years so an extra 1 or 2 years should be fine ;o)))))

[Brianmoooore]

It would take me possibly 4 years to use up the 20 litres-is oil still good to use after being on the shelf that long?

Its been underground for millions of years so an extra 1 or 2 years should be fine ;o)))))

Base oil has been, but some of the additives deteriorate over time, but I wouldn't worry about a couple of years.

[Satan]

Reminds me I need to build a waste oil burner.......... stuff ULEZ ;o)))))

[Satan]

It would take me possibly 4 years to use up the 20 litres-is oil still good to use after being on the shelf that long?

Its been underground for millions of years so an extra 1 or 2 years should be fine ;o)))))

Base oil has been, but some of the additives deteriorate over time, but I wouldn't worry about a couple of years.

I believe a lot of oil is recycled, if I care about a car I use Millers,

[HenryM3]

Funny enough I was reading an article somewhere recently and it said oil is good for 1 year after it is opened and 5 years if it remains sealed. I ignored that as I don’t necessarily comply with it.

[paultv]

I follow the book - 15W-40 in the winter and 20W-50 in the summer especially as I drive long haul - drivers handbook says sustained over 60mph driving needs next grade up, especially
in the summer when its hot, which is why I use 20W-50 and not 40.

I know modern oils are "better" whatever that means exactly, but I don't like the increased valve train noise with thinner oil - to me it sounds like more noise = more wear.

Only my opinion, so don't shoot me down, I know loads of people disagree, with perfectly valid arguments saying its fine to use 5W-40 or less.

Sorry probably a bit "off topic"

Paul

[Brianmoooore]

If you were using oil made in the 1980's then it would be right to go by a handbook also written in the 1980s. This was nearly 40 years ago, and the technology of everything, including oil, has moved on a bit!
The cheapest discount supermarket oil available today will have far better lubricating properties than the most sophisticated of oils available when the E30 was designed

[paultv]

I know I know I know...... but I don't like the added engine noise - always makes me feel for the engine - I'm probably just a nutter.

Paul

[Satan]

I'm probably just a nutter.

Paul

Places fingers to keyboard then bites tongue

[martauto]

Anyway, the oil arrives tomorrow
The deed has been done

Mart.

[paultv]

You guys are so funny...love it on here!!

perfect for ya chip butty too Mart !!

[coopman]

What oil would you guys recommend for the scorching heat of Australia?

[martauto]

Anyway, the oil arrives tomorrow
The deed has been done

Mart.

I would recomend these guy`s , it arrived last night at 19'00 hrs

Mart.

[Brianmoooore]

What oil would you guys recommend for the scorching heat of Australia?

Ambient temp. shouldn't make much difference to the operating temperature of the engine, if the radiators are up to scratch, so I'd still use the same.

[reggid]

What oil would you guys recommend for the scorching heat of Australia?

a good 10W-50 or 15W-50 if its really hot area. otherwise a 10W-40 will work in "normal"summer.