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[ericoo]

Carlube Triple R Fully Synthetic 5w-40 in Carrefour is having promo, S$29.90 Best Bang for your bucks, 5L.

Been using it since my 10K servicing.

Mods or Admin...if the new Car Forum is up any soon, please move this thread to there, thanks.

[Maxwell]

Carlube Triple R Fully Synthetic 5w-40 in Carrefour is having promo, S$29.90 Best Bang for your bucks, 5L.

Been using it since my 10K servicing.


u can trust others? i using Shell

[ericoo]

u can trust others? i using Shell
If Carlube Company advert like Shell, yes their price will be same as Shell..

Besides, Carlube isn't a small company.... it is made by: http://www.tetrosyl.com/

they have been advertising extensively on Premership football stadiums. The oil was developed with Lotus Motorsports, and used by the TVR racing and Morgan racing teams....

[cccp]

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[Maxwell]

If Carlube Company advert like Shell, yes their price will be same as Shell..

Besides, Carlube isn't a small company.... it is made by: http://www.tetrosyl.com/

they have been advertising extensively on Premership football stadiums. The oil was developed with Lotus Motorsports, and used by the TVR racing and Morgan racing teams....



well no choice i still choose shell hehe

[ericoo]

well no choice i still choose shell hehe
Which brand show me the best bang of bucks wll usually get my $$$.

What Velocity are you using for Shell?

[chipmunk]

Which brand show me the best bang of bucks wll usually get my $$$.

What Velocity are you using for Shell?
Vicosity or velocity? If u are referring to the "thickness" of the lub then it is the vicosity leh. Anyway the lub grading that u have recommended is good enuff. My parents usually use the In house lub from tan chong motors. Doubt they will bother about changing to a better lub.

[ericoo]

Vicosity or velocity? If u are referring to the "thickness" of the lub then it is the vicosity leh. Anyway the lub grading that u have recommended is good enuff. My parents usually use the In house lub from tan chong motors. Doubt they will bother about changing to a better lub.
Opps....Yes, it Vicosity(so Shy). TCM using fastflo but I don't feel they are that good compare to Carlube.

Unless, you pay TCM for servicing, they will use Shogun Brand ( Which is made in Singapore ) else for those that doing servicing under the Free Servicing..they only use the fastflo brand

[tckrto]

5W-40 so wats the difference wif 5W-30? i quite noob in car engine oil :D
still 10W-30 right? correct me if wrong

[chipmunk]

Opps....Yes, it Vicosity(so Shy). TCM using fastflo but I don't feel they are that good compare to Carlube.

Unless, you pay TCM for servicing, they will use Shogun Brand ( Which is made in Singapore ) else for those that doing servicing under the Free Servicing..they only use the fastflo brand
Oh really huh. But nvm lah coz the free servicing is for every 5000 Km. Maybe will ask my parents to use a better lub after the free servicing ends.

[ericoo]

Oh really huh. But nvm lah coz the free servicing is for every 5000 Km. Maybe will ask my parents to use a better lub after the free servicing ends.
it not every 5K..it 1K, 5K, 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K etc etc

Are they under the 3 years free servicing?

[chipmunk]

it not every 5K..it 1K, 5K, 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K etc etc

Are they under the 3 years free servicing?
They giving 7x free servicings so the servicing mileage are as follow
1k
5k
10k
15k
20k
25k
30k

Should be correct unless i remembered wrongly.

[tckrto]

They giving 7x free servicings so the servicing mileage are as follow
1k
5k
10k
15k
20k
25k
30k

Should be correct unless i remembered wrongly.

wah!!!! package from BM?

[ericoo]

5W-40 so wats the difference wif 5W-30? i quite noob in car engine oil :D
still 10W-30 right? correct me if wrong
Some info abt engine oil.

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-114482-Base%20Oil%20Technology:%20Group%20I-IV,%20What%20It%20All%20Means
http://motoring.asiaone.com.sg/accessories/accessories_20051122_001.html

How old is your car? If you always travel NS Highway...try not to use 10w30 unless u change your oil every 5K. If for Singapore usage and little NS highway driving 5w40 will be the best if your car is still within the below 3 years age

Correct me if I'm wrong.

[chipmunk]

wah!!!! package from BM?
tAN Chong motors lah. Bought a nissan back in nov then got free 7x servicings mah.

[ericoo]

They giving 7x free servicings so the servicing mileage are as follow
1k
5k
10k
15k
20k
25k
30k

Should be correct unless i remembered wrongly.
That's like mine as well but during the 10K servicing, I already bring in Carlube and ask them to change.

[chipmunk]

Some info abt engine oil.

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-114482-Base%20Oil%20Technology:%20Group%20I-IV,%20What%20It%20All%20Means
http://motoring.asiaone.com.sg/accessories/accessories_20051122_001.html

How old is your car? If you always travel NS Highway...try not to use 10w30 unless u change your oil every 5K. If for Singapore usage and little NS highway driving 5w40 will be the best if your car is still within the below 3 years age

Correct me if I'm wrong.Wah u are really verse in lubs. Even my half year stint as SAF POL man cant be compared with u at any level.

Oh by the way what kind of LUbs should we use for car beyond 3 yrs?

[chipmunk]

That's like mine as well but during the 10K servicing, I already bring in Carlube and ask them to change.
Urs also nissan huh?
Hpmm. Maybe i ask my dad to buy the 5w40 and bring it to the servicing next time lor.

[tckrto]

thanks for the link! sorry for spoon feeding me :o
going to read it up :kiss:
my car haven arrive :o mid march den can take leh.

[ericoo]

Wah u are really verse in lubs. Even my half year stint as SAF POL man cant be compared with u at any level.

Oh by the way what kind of LUbs should we use for car beyond 3 yrs?
No la, I also read thru internet and forums...

For car above 3 years, u need to use 'thicker' oil...10w40 will be good.

[ericoo]

thanks for the link! sorry for spoon feeding me :o
going to read it up :kiss:
my car haven arrive :o mid march den can take leh.
No problem.

Suzuki Swift huh? I love the Sport Edition but ard 61K....wallet/pocket unfriendly.

Changing car soon...now hunting

[ericoo]

Urs also nissan huh?
Hpmm. Maybe i ask my dad to buy the 5w40 and bring it to the servicing next time lor.
Yup...owning a 1 year old this 5th March Sunny SS, this is my 3rd Sunny.

[chipmunk]

Yup...owning a 1 year old this 5th March Sunny SS, this is my 3rd Sunny.
WAH 1 YR old then u gonna change car soon. Damn rich wor.

[tckrto]

mine normal 1.5 only, the sports edition 1.6 leh and price between 61k ~ 64k depending on which dealer. Insurance is the main killer leh.

[ericoo]

WAH 1 YR old then u gonna change car soon. Damn rich wor.
Not rich but my dad old car coming to retirement soon so thot of changing his car so use mine plus his ld car value to change into 02 1.4L Getz but 1st need to see how much damage is on me...downgrade rather

[chipmunk]

Not rich but my dad old car coming to retirement soon so thot of changing his car so use mine plus his ld car value to change into 02 1.4L Getz but 1st need to see how much damage is on me...downgrade ratherI see.

[ericoo]

mine normal 1.5 only, the sports edition 1.6 leh and price between 61k ~ 64k depending on which dealer. Insurance is the main killer leh.
The 1.5L is also good..a set of nice rims will made it looks good.

In Singapore having a Sport Series car is not the smartest move unless youare born wz a silver spoon or u r just plain rich else having fuss free car is the best move.

[ericoo]

I see.
as I'm getting the other car for my dad so need to calculate few more time for me...Best Bang for Bucks is what I'm looking at right now.

[chipmunk]

as I'm getting the other car for my dad so need to calculate few more time for me...Best Bang for Bucks is what I'm looking at right now.
Can u scrape ur current car? IRRC, there is a rule to prevent ppl from scrapping car less than 2 yr old rite? The only way to get rid of ur car is to sell it in the resale market and i am sure reselling wont fetch u a nice price.

[ericoo]

Can u scrape ur current car? IRRC, there is a rule to prevent ppl from scrapping car less than 2 yr old rite? The only way to get rid of ur car is to sell it in the resale market and i am sure reselling wont fetch u a nice price.
That's the worry part for on the price that my car will able to fetch in the 2nd hand market....

[tckrto]

The 1.5L is also good..a set of nice rims will made it looks good.

In Singapore having a Sport Series car is not the smartest move unless youare born wz a silver spoon or u r just plain rich else having fuss free car is the best move.

Haha i wont even get the chance to change anything.... unless if something happens. Wife tells me if i mod or change anything from the car, she will not help me to relieve financial difficulties :o so will be staying full stock unless parts spoilt :o

[chipmunk]

That's the worry part for on the price that my car will able to fetch in the 2nd hand market....
Scrape it after 2 yrs lah.

[ericoo]

Scrape it after 2 yrs lah.
Thot of that too...wait and see what wll the car market be 2 years down the road as now the car price is getting lower & lower...

[ericoo]

Haha i wont even get the chance to change anything.... unless if something happens. Wife tells me if i mod or change anything from the car, she will not help me to relieve financial difficulties :o so will be staying full stock unless parts spoilt :o
Champion Motors don't throw in sports rim?thot this option is getting more common as they will comes as stock rim like Nissan or Toyota?

[naro]

u can trust others? i using Shell

my dad uses Shell Helix Ultra... if go servicing and buy from Kah Motors, its damn freaking expensive....

[ericoo]

my dad uses Shell Helix Ultra... if go servicing and buy from Kah Motors, its damn freaking expensive....
Of coz they are costly...Ask your dad brign to CAS, it much cheaper. AT times they even have promotion.

www.mycas.com.sg

[Zoomer]

Actually, you don't really need the low temp properties in singapore. Are you going to get temperatures even below 10 deg C here?

0wxx oils are good enough. :)

Remember, the less viscious the oil, the better your fuel consumption.

And if you are changing cars within a year or three, I guess super light oils like 0w20 or 0w30 won't make much of a difference to you. ;)

[tckrto]

Champion Motors don't throw in sports rim?thot this option is getting more common as they will comes as stock rim like Nissan or Toyota?

yup comes wif alloy rims. But i always tot thats suppose to be standard item as in it always come wif the car :D (normally those ugly rims :laugh5: )

[ericoo]

yup comes wif alloy rims. But i always tot thats suppose to be standard item as in it always come wif the car :D (normally those ugly rims :laugh5: )
Alloy Sports Rim?

[tckrto]

don consider those as sports rims, although pple are saying its sports rim but to me looks ordinary :D

[ericoo]

don consider those as sports rims, although pple are saying its sports rim but to me looks ordinary :D
Vanilla Sports Rim then...:D

[tckrto]

at least the stock rims they give is 15" :D most of the dealer give 14" iirc

[ericoo]

at least the stock rims they give is 15" :D most of the dealer give 14" iirc
Got stock sports rim is any way better then when they just give u a noraml rim and a nice cover to coverup to ugly look:D

[scyeige]

Carlube Triple R Fully Synthetic 5w-40 in Carrefour is having promo, S$29.90 Best Bang for your bucks, 5L.

Been using it since my 10K servicing.

Mods or Admin...if the new Car Forum is up any soon, please move this thread to there, thanks.
That's EX!!! I use Royal Purple... go check out the webby on the SG prices... racing engine oil, great for the car!!! And it comes in a 5 Gallon tub!

[ericoo]

That's EX!!! I use Royal Purple... go check out the webby on the SG prices... racing engine oil, great for the car!!! And it comes in a 5 Gallon tub!
29.90 for 5L that makes 5.98 per liter...that's ex?

5L = 5.28344 Quarts and that makes 5.66 per Quarts

Is this cheap?

Please advise Royal Purple local webby me interested to have a look as well if is such a good buy.

One thing....why do I need racing engine oil for my humble Nissan Sunny?

[chipmunk]

29.90 for 5L that makes 5.98 per liter...that's ex?

5L = 5.28344 Quarts and that makes 5.66 per Quarts

Is this cheap?

Please advise Royal Purple local webby me interested to have a look as well if is such a good buy.

One thing....why do I need racing engine oil for my humble Nissan Sunny?
Hahaha... I also think that racing lub is a bit overkill for family sedan.

[ericoo]

Hahaha... I also think that racing lub is a bit overkill for family sedan.
Well said...

[scyeige]

29.90 for 5L that makes 5.98 per liter...that's ex?

5L = 5.28344 Quarts and that makes 5.66 per Quarts

Is this cheap?

Please advise Royal Purple local webby me interested to have a look as well if is such a good buy.

One thing....why do I need racing engine oil for my humble Nissan Sunny?
ericoo and chippy, Royal Purple can be bot at pacific oils/lubricants (forgot the exact name - I go back home and check for you) located at jln penjuru... a 5 gallon tub costs like $140+, iirc. The spec of the oil is freaking good... and it will benefit most cars to use it. I have been using it since 2000 and have NO complaints wat-so-ever. It's so cheap that I change my oil every quarter or 4000km (whichever comes first). :)

[chipmunk]

ericoo and chippy, Royal Purple can be bot at pacific oils/lubricants (forgot the exact name - I go back home and check for you) located at jln penjuru... a 5 gallon tub costs like $140+, iirc. The spec of the oil is freaking good... and it will benefit most cars to use it. I have been using it since 2000 and have NO complaints wat-so-ever. It's so cheap that I change my oil every quarter or 4000km (whichever comes first). :)
5 gallon tub? That is ard 20 litres?

[ericoo]

ericoo and chippy, Royal Purple can be bot at pacific oils/lubricants (forgot the exact name - I go back home and check for you) located at jln penjuru... a 5 gallon tub costs like $140+, iirc. The spec of the oil is freaking good... and it will benefit most cars to use it. I have been using it since 2000 and have NO complaints wat-so-ever. It's so cheap that I change my oil every quarter or 4000km (whichever comes first). :)
What is the Vicosity of this damn good oil?

5 gallons it almost 19L, which makes $7.37 per liter leh?

[scyeige]

5 gallon tub? That is ard 20 litres?
yup... good for 5 oil changes for my car! ;)

[scyeige]

What is the Vicosity of this damn good oil?

5 gallons? in A drum form?
http://www.royalpurple.com/mediaa/images/gr8lg.jpg
not drum lah... the tub - ok, jerry can thingy...
check the webby for the oil's specs lah... I can't remember it off hand
www.royalpurple.com

[ericoo]

not drum lah... the tub - ok, jerry can thingy...
check the webby for the oil's specs lah... I can't remember it off hand
www.royalpurple.com
5 gallons it almost 19L, which makes $7.37 per liter leh?

[scyeige]

5 gallons it almost 19L, which makes $7.37 per liter leh?
comparing apples to apples, it may seem ex, but (and here's the clincher) the quality of royal purple surpasses even mobil one GOLD... your choice lor...
esp when the one you recommended is a pretty standard oil...

[chipmunk]

comparing apples to apples, it may seem ex, but (and here's the clincher) the quality of royal purple surpasses even mobil one GOLD... your choice lor...
esp when the one you recommended is a pretty standard oil...One servicing will use up how much Lubricants?

[scyeige]

One servicing will use up how much Lubricants?
depends on your engine ba... usually max around 1 gallon or 4-5 litres...

[ericoo]

comparing apples to apples, it may seem ex, but (and here's the clincher) the quality of royal purple surpasses even mobil one GOLD... your choice lor...
esp when the one you recommended is a pretty standard oil...
Hmmm...standard oil? But see others did FR of this product leh
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=003177;p=0

He is driving the same car as me...

[ericoo]

One servicing will use up how much Lubricants?
Sunny will takes abt 2.5L-2.9L.

[ericoo]

depends on your engine ba... usually max around 1 gallon or 4-5 litres...
4-5L? Overflow liao lah..

[chipmunk]

Sunny will takes abt 2.5L-2.9L.
Wah 1 tub can use for ard 6 servicing. $30 per servicing.. Hehe can consider.

[chipmunk]

4-5L? Overflow liao lah..
Maybe his camry 2.4 take more lub.

[ericoo]

Change yr spark plugs often as well unless u r using Denso or Premium 100K lifespan plugs..which I suggest you change into those Premium kind.

[ericoo]

Maybe his camry 2.4 take more lub.
haha..sure? don't know leh

Yet to have the chance to own a 2.4L car yet...

[scyeige]

Change yr spark plugs often as well unless u r using Denso or Premium 100K lifespan plugs..which I suggest you change into those Premium kind.
stock plugs are good enuff if you don't mod your engine...

[scyeige]

haha..sure? don't know leh

Yet to have the chance to own a 2.4L car yet...
my camry is 2.0 lah... and yes, it takes about 4+L for an oil change.

[ericoo]

my camry is 2.0 lah... and yes, it takes about 4+L for an oil change.
ooo...no wonder you need to buy in TUb form. Remember to update us where to buy and how much it is...

Chippy...we buy a tub and share share.

[ericoo]

stock plugs are good enuff if you don't mod your engine...
is it?stock good enough coz TCM only change your plugs every 40K...BM same?

[chipmunk]

ooo...no wonder you need to buy in TUb form. Remember to update us where to buy and how much it is...

Chippy...we buy a tub and share share.
Dont want lahz coz the car dont belongs to me. Then my parents also dont believe in those lubricants stuff one. They wont want to spend additional $ on these kind of fanciful stuff.

[scyeige]

is it?stock good enough coz TCM only change your plugs every 40K...BM same?
good enuff lah... i dunno how tanchong does the servicing, but by right they shld take out your spark plugs every 10k and check for deposits and the correct gap... then change when it is required. plugs are not ex, so if you like, you can request for them to change it every 10k - just pay abit more only.

[scyeige]

ooo...no wonder you need to buy in TUb form. Remember to update us where to buy and how much it is...

Chippy...we buy a tub and share share.
will check and revert tonite.

[scyeige]

Dont want lahz coz the car dont belongs to me. Then my parents also dont believe in those lubricants stuff one. They wont want to spend additional $ on these kind of fanciful stuff.
fully syn motor oil lengthens the life of your engine... mineral oils breakdown very fast and leave all sorts of deposits - but for the first 5k, just use mineral oil, cos it will get very very dirty (due to fine particles of your engine block shaved off during the initial running in of the engine). after that, use fully syn oil is betta

[ericoo]

fully syn motor oil lengthens the life of your engine... mineral oils breakdown very fast and leave all sorts of deposits - but for the first 5k, just use mineral oil, cos it will get very very dirty (due to fine particles of your engine block shaved off during the initial running in of the engine). after that, use fully syn oil is betta
Well said, agreed,

[ericoo]

will check and revert tonite.
ok thanks...in the menatime...scyeige, 3L of Royal Purple oil please

[scyeige]

ok thanks...in the menatime...scyeige, 3L of Royal Purple oil please
surely you don't expect me to sell it to you from my own stash!!!! :P

[ericoo]

surely you don't expect me to sell it to you from my own stash!!!! :P
Hmmm.....y not :p

[scyeige]

Hmmm.....y not :p
too troublesome

[ericoo]

too troublesome
orh.....

[chipmunk]

fully syn motor oil lengthens the life of your engine... mineral oils breakdown very fast and leave all sorts of deposits - but for the first 5k, just use mineral oil, cos it will get very very dirty (due to fine particles of your engine block shaved off during the initial running in of the engine). after that, use fully syn oil is betta
:D I know lah. But since that we change our car once every 3 to 4 yrs and that the reason we dont really need to pay premium in maintaining it.

Knn my dad's cousin who is working in the same company as him just change his 2 yr old lexus to BMW 745.

[scyeige]

ok... for all you folks who are interested in getting royal purple, the details of where to buy are...

**UPDATE**
I just called them and the prices have skyrocketed (DAMN!!!). They explained that it is due to the rise of oil prices in past 2 years, and they cannot continue to be profitable if they do not increase their prices - they have kept it low for much too long. So, although it is still cheaper than the top grade motor oils offered by the popular gas stations (Shell, Mobil, Caltex, etc), you have to decide if it is worth your while to make the trip to buy it. I used to buy a tub of RP Motor Oil 10W40 for $123.90, it has gone up by almost $100 to $223.02!!! :(

Pacific Petroleum Pte Ltd
10 Tanjong Penjuru (west coast area, entrance via Kim Ee Warehouse along Tanjong Penjuru Crescent)
Singapore 609037
Tel 6261 2531 (call to confirm price and availability)

Minimum Quantity is 1 carton (12 quarts; 1 quart = 946ml) or 1 pail/tub (18.9l)

Available grades:
RP Motor Oil SAE50
RP Motor Oil 5W30
RP Motor Oil 10W30
RP Motor Oil 10W40
RP Motor Oil 15W40
RP Motor Oil 20W50
RP Max Gear 75W90
RP Max ATF

Prices (incl GST):
Single Grade $138.92 per carton | (not pail/tub)
Multi Grade $147.42 per carton | 223.02 per pail/tub
Max Gear $212.63 per carton | 324.13 per pail/tub
Max ATF $183.33 per carton | 289.17 per pail/tub

[ericoo]

ok... for all you folks who are interested in getting royal purple, the details of where to buy are...

**UPDATE**
I just called them and the prices have skyrocketed (DAMN!!!). They explained that it is due to the rise of oil prices in past 2 years, and they cannot continue to be profitable if they do not increase their prices - they have kept it low for much too long. So, although it is still cheaper than the top grade motor oils offered by the popular gas stations (Shell, Mobil, Caltex, etc), you have to decide if it is worth your while to make the trip to buy it. I used to buy a tub of RP Motor Oil 10W40 for $123.90, it has gone up by almost $100 to $223.02!!! :(

Pacific Petroleum Pte Ltd
10 Tanjong Penjuru (west coast area, entrance via Kim Ee Warehouse along Tanjong Penjuru Crescent)
Singapore 609037
Tel 6261 2531 (call to confirm price and availability)

Minimum Quantity is 1 carton (12 quarts; 1 quart = 946ml) or 1 pail/tub (18.9l)

Available grades:
RP Motor Oil SAE50
RP Motor Oil 5W30
RP Motor Oil 10W30
RP Motor Oil 10W40
RP Motor Oil 15W40
RP Motor Oil 20W50
RP Max Gear 75W90
RP Max ATF

Prices (incl GST):
Single Grade $138.92 per carton | (not pail/tub)
Multi Grade $147.42 per carton | 223.02 per pail/tub
Max Gear $212.63 per carton | 324.13 per pail/tub
Max ATF $183.33 per carton | 289.17 per pail/tub
U use 10w40? How old is yr car?

Royal Purple - $223.02 for 18.9L = $12.33 per liter

[scyeige]

U use 10w40? How old is yr car?

Royal Purple - $223.02 for 18.9L = $12.33 per liter
my car is about 18months old... even with my old car, up till the time it was scrapped, oso use 10W40 - no issues.

yeah, price has gone up :(

[ericoo]

my car is about 18months old... even with my old car, up till the time it was scrapped, oso use 10W40 - no issues.

yeah, price has gone up :(
u shld try 0w40, there's a diff

[scyeige]

u shld try 0w40, there's a diff
0W40???? don't you mean 20W40... in non-racing engines, not much difference lah... besides, the first number indicates the viscosity of the oil at 0 deg Farenheit... it does not make any difference in this tropical weather of ours... if you want more viscous oil that's resistant to thinning at high temperatures, then get 20W50...