Which of these oils would be best for my vehicle?

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I am an Aussie, and have a Ford BA XR6 Turbo Sedan.

Drive pretty steadily, no funny stuff, and in the last 11 months have only done a bit over 4,000 miles.

I have found 2 cheaper oils, and an expensive oil. After some opinions on which to use?!

Shell Helix HX7 Engine Oil - 10W-40

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Shell-Helix-HX7-Engine-Oil-10W-40-5-Litre/215340

Castrol Magnatec Engine Oil -10W-40

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Castrol-Magnatec-Engine-Oil-10W-40-5-Litre/1733

And the more expensive Penrite HPR 10 Engine Oil - 10W-50

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Penrite-HPR-10-Engine-Oil-10W-50-6-Litre/518956

I used the Penrite previously (it could have been the HPR 5, cant remember exactly).
 
I am currently using Penrite 10 Tenths racing 5 5W-30, but feel its prob not necessary since I dont drive far, fast, or long much anymore?!
 
Hey Mate,

They are all good oils, but I'm not an Falcon XR6-Turbo expert.

The two 10W-40's (HX7 & Magnatec) are both semi-synthetics with API SN and ACEA A3/B4 which is a good combination of American & Euro specs. The HX7 also has a few OEM specs like VW 502/505.

The Penrite HPR 10 is a full synthetic also with SN & A3/B4 plus even more OEM specs.

For a turbo, especially an older one, I would be inclined to go full synthetic.

Back in the day, I was a big Penrite HPR fan, but now days I prefer a tighter oil with less polymer VII. A narrower viscosity range. Something like a Penrite Full Synthetic 10W40. That would be my pick.
https://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/full-synthetic-10w-40
 
Originally Posted By: JLTD
I'm in the US so only have opinion but from what I've read the Penrite might be the best, followed by Helix.


Ok thanks, seems Penrite has a good name.
 
Originally Posted By: SR5
Something like a Penrite Full Synthetic 10W40.



Would this be any good?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PENRITE-Full-Synthetic-ENVIRO-10W-40-10-Litre/322396615641?epid=627482715&hash=item4b1055f3d9:g:FoEAAOSw-0xYgaw1

Sorry its not linking properly.

PENRITE Full Synthetic ENVIRO+ 10W-40

Or:

PENRITE Full Synthetic ENVIRO+ GF-5 5W-30

Or:

PENRITE Full Synthetic HPR 10 10W-50
 
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I should also point out that Valvoline SynPower 5W40, Castrol Edge 5W40 and Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 are all good quality full synthetics, that are regularly on sale at SuperCheapAuto, Repco or AutoBarn.

Just google their catalogues and keep an eye on the sales. Buy when on sale. You do low KMs so you can afford to wait a few weeks until an oil you like is 20% to 40% off.

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4749908/
 
Originally Posted By: SR5
I should also point out that Valvoline SynPower 5W40


Thanks mate, found some Valvoline Synpower 5W40 for only $6.77AU a liter, so only around $48 for what I need.
 
Originally Posted By: Greatwhite343
Originally Posted By: SR5
Something like a Penrite Full Synthetic 10W40.



Would this be any good?


PENRITE Full Synthetic ENVIRO+ 10W-40

Or:

PENRITE Full Synthetic ENVIRO+ GF-5 5W-30

Or:

PENRITE Full Synthetic HPR 10 10W-50


Out of those three, only the HPR 10.

The first one (Enviro+ 10W40) is more for diesel engines, and the second oil (GF-5 5W30) is a thin resource conserving (fuel economy) oil which is not the sort of thing I would put in a 4.0 L Turbo in-line 6 cylinder.
 
Originally Posted By: Greatwhite343
Originally Posted By: CT8
oil is oil. Look at the ratings. Choose a quality blender.


So olive oil is fine?

Does olive oil have the proper ratings?
 
Originally Posted By: SR5

Out of those three, only the HPR 10.

The first one (Enviro+ 10W40) is more for diesel engines, and the second oil (GF-5 5W30) is a thin resource conserving (fuel economy) oil which is not the sort of thing I would put in a 4.0 L Turbo in-line 6 cylinder.


Good to know, thanks again.

$97AUD for 10 liters so reasonably priced.
 
Originally Posted By: Greatwhite343
Originally Posted By: SR5
I should also point out that Valvoline SynPower 5W40


Thanks mate, found some Valvoline Synpower 5W40 for only $6.77AU a liter, so only around $48 for what I need.


Good choice, if I had to buy something this weekend, that is what I would grab.

Make sure you get the regular (full-SAPS) Valvoline SynPower 5W40 (A3/B4) and not the mid-SAPS SynPower 5W40 MST (C3). Both would work, especially at your low annual KM, but since you can use full-SAPS oils then that is what I would use.
 
Originally Posted By: SR5


Make sure you get the regular (full-SAPS) Valvoline SynPower 5W40 (A3/B4) and not the mid-SAPS SynPower 5W40 MST (C3). Both would work, especially at your low annual KM, but since you can use full-SAPS oils then that is what I would use.


It says ACEA A3/B4 at the bottom, so seems like the right one.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Valvoline-Synpower-Engine-Oil/416181
 
Originally Posted By: SR5
This is the one (SynPower 5W40 PDF)


That one is sold out or discontinued, so have to choose another.

This PENRITE Full Synthetic HPR 10 10W-50 is fine to use, correct?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PENRITE-Full-Synthetic-HPR-10-10W-50-10-litre/332099515422?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Thought I would double check since its saturday and wont be posted until at least Monday.
 
Yes the 10W50, Penrite HPR 10, is a good oil and suitable for your application, It is a full synthetic with SN & A3/B4 plus many OEM specs like BMW LL-01, it's high zinc (1080 ppm) and high TBN (10) and high SAPS (1,21 %) which I like.

It's 10W cold cranking (CCS @ -25C) is 6574 cP out of a possible 7000 cP max , so it's got a strong / heavy base oil mix. It's KV100 is 18.6 cSt, so it's a big thicker than the SynPower 10W50 I was just looking at.

It's a good oil.
 
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