Suitable Engine Oils

[Kiwifruit]

Hi Eric. Still using it 

[T 24]

@Andre,
I have used Mannol oils in my sons Volvo V 70 diesel automatic. Both 10w40 and ATF.
Changed three times now. No problems yet. Seems to be ok cheap oil.

[grog]

Eric. not sure on oil. synnex 3000 works well. amazing how good gear change and clutch action is. 5000 has higher specs. fully synthetic. A3 is for extended oil change intervals. B4 is for direct injection diesels. any advantage, dont know. youll wear out before 14 motor does. ill just keep using 3000.

[shanered6]

Well ive not done the oil on my 14 yet as ive not had it long enough yet and it was fully serviced when i bought it , But i generally tend to stick with manufacturers guid lines when it comes to oil and fluids .
As there would of been plenty of vigorous testing by the manufacturers to find the best compramizes possible for there engines and equipment , but i always like a good deal too if i can find a like for like version cheaper ! 

I think the oil and tyre arguments will go on for ever its a very personal thing choosing these products ... thats why i just tend to go with the manual .

[Speedy1959]

Comma semi synth 10W-40 car oil in mine.
Gear changes MUCH better that when I used the officially endorsed Motul semi synth.
Will use Halfords next time round just to try it..

Seriously I could tell within 100 yards my engine was smoother and the gear change far easier than when Motul was inside.
Within reason I dont think it matters with regular oil / filter changes..

[Hooli]

^^^ good point, the most important thing is regular changes.

[VladTepes]

Eric. not sure on oil. synnex 3000 works well. amazing how good gear change and clutch action is. ... ill just keep using 3000.

I started using this due to grog's recommendation, and the good price.  I'm happy with it.

[seth]

Comma semi synth 10W-40 car oil in mine.
Gear changes MUCH better that when I used the officially endorsed Motul semi synth.
Will use Halfords next time round just to try it..

Seriously I could tell within 100 yards my engine was smoother and the gear change far easier than when Motul was inside.
Within reason I dont think it matters with regular oil / filter changes..

Comma oil is cleaned/recycled car oil .
Ok to use in older cars but bikes use there oil in the gearbox so not so good for us to use.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Eric. not sure on oil. synnex 3000 works well. amazing how good gear change and clutch action is. ... ill just keep using 3000.

I started using this due to grog's recommendation, and the good price.  I'm happy with it.

Big nod to Grog, cheers for the good advice.

Was O/s for most of last month. Finally got around to changing the oil in the '14 the other day. Put in 5l of Gulf Western Syn3000.  Has made a big difference, much smoother gear changes and seems to rev a lot smoother. I will sick with this oil from now on.

I also cleaned the chain and sprockets, cleaned with Kero and lubed the chain with WD40.  Have now also bought the Castro's VMX80 gear oil to lube the chain next time.  Next on the list is stainless brake and clutch lines, LED head and indicators....oh and new tyres too....

[grog]

Thanks Eric. Synnex sure does make gear change smoother.

[KiwiCol]

Synnex 3000 is going in on my next change.   Worth a crack.   I've got some Penrite in there at the moment, gear changes are 'clunky' & harsh.

[Sweaty]

Out of interest Col, are you using semi or full synthetic ?

[KiwiCol]

Can't be sure, but I think it might be full syn.  I buy a heap at once, (6 x 6L packs) when it's on special, as everything I've got uses 10/40. Most of it was semi, but thinking back, I reckon I got a 5/40 full syn as well, as they'd run out of 10/40 semi in the 6L pack.
Probably need some 20/50 (or 30/40) in after, just to clear the thin stuff out, then bung in the Synnex 3000 & see how that goes.  Checked the price here today, $45 for 5L, so it's a good price.

[Dusty ST]

I use Halfords Semi.
Best thing is it comes in 5L bottles!

[KiwiCol]

Halfords is a UK brand, we don't get it down under.   The GW Synnex is going to be my next one.