![]() |
|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 | ||
Rob
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Woodcroft S.A.
Posts: 21,553
|
Hi guys.
Just a quick question specifically about this oil. For years i've used shell helix ultra in my cars, choosing a grade to suit each car. as car requirements are changing, i've noticed that shell have started catering for this with their Ultra range, making it critical to check the label when i buy oil to make sure its the correct weight. anyways, long story short, i think i may have accidently picked up the wrong bottle, but just want to know if it will still be ok or if i should just try to return it. previously i've used this http://www.shell.com.au/motorists/oi...-af-5w-30.html this is what i picked up on the weekend http://www.shell.com.au/motorists/oi...-c3-5w-30.html didn't realise until i got home that even though both are 5-30, this one is a different variation. So, is their any major reason why it won't work? car is either FG Falcon or LS focus and both currently running the top version. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#2 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: ACT
Posts: 968
|
Quote:
|
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#3 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 560
|
i use the ECT (2nd link) in the mondeo
- the first version of helix you show can do nasty things to the diesel particulate filter during re-generation, so they sell the second version that suits dpf regeneration (something about spraying diesel and burning off at high temps). Think it's also lower in sulfur, won't be a problem in a petrol car |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#4 | ||
Bolt Nerd
![]() Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ojochal, Costa Rica (Pura Vida!)
Posts: 14,664
|
I miss the old servos where you just grabbed a pint or quart bottle from beside the bowser when the ole dipstick was a little low!
Them days when oils were oils...
__________________
Current vehicles.. Yamaha Rhino UTV, SWB 4L TJ Jeep, and boring Lhd RAV4 Bionic BF F6... UPDATE: Replaced by Shiro White 370z 7A Roadster. SOLD Workhack: FG Silhouette XR50 Turbo ute (11.63@127.44mph) SOLD 2 wheels.. 2015 103ci HD Wideglide.. SOLD SOLD THE LOT, Voted with our feet and relocated to COSTA RICA for some Pura Vida! (Ex Blood Orange #023 FPV Pursuit owner ![]() |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
13 users like this post: |
![]() |
#5 | |||
Rob
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Woodcroft S.A.
Posts: 21,553
|
Quote:
i still have about 7L of the ultra professional (first link) on my shelf. i tend to buy it when its on sale and repco had 30% off for RAA (nrma) members on the weekend so i hurriedly bought some more as both cars are due for service. my car goes in for a service on monday and didn't want a phonecall saying it was the wrong oil. i'll just use it in the focus. |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#6 | ||
^^^^^^^^
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: online - duh
Posts: 9,634
|
I think they still pretty much are, everything else is just marketing hype trying to confuse the consumer and differentiate their brand. Anything that keeps the metal surfaces apart under load will do the job for me.
.
__________________
. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
7 users like this post: |
![]() |
#7 | |||
Bolt Nerd
![]() Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ojochal, Costa Rica (Pura Vida!)
Posts: 14,664
|
Quote:
https://youtu.be/7QphMaa4wxI
__________________
Current vehicles.. Yamaha Rhino UTV, SWB 4L TJ Jeep, and boring Lhd RAV4 Bionic BF F6... UPDATE: Replaced by Shiro White 370z 7A Roadster. SOLD Workhack: FG Silhouette XR50 Turbo ute (11.63@127.44mph) SOLD 2 wheels.. 2015 103ci HD Wideglide.. SOLD SOLD THE LOT, Voted with our feet and relocated to COSTA RICA for some Pura Vida! (Ex Blood Orange #023 FPV Pursuit owner ![]() |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
4 users like this post: |
![]() |
#8 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 18,985
|
sprintmans mum
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
4 users like this post: |
![]() |
#9 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: ACT
Posts: 968
|
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
2 users like this post: |
![]() |
#10 | |||
Donating Member
![]() Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,510
|
Quote:
The oil in the fancy branded bottle was the cheapest stuff they could get but...not the top of the range to match the advertising. After all it was free... |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#11 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: WA
Posts: 3,705
|
"Borrowing" those quart bottles was akin to todays youth "borrowing" a wine glass from the pub.
I used to have a great collection. ![]()
__________________
www.bseries.com.au/mercurybullet 2016 Falcon XR8. Powered by the legend that is - David Winter. XC Cobra #181. 1985 Mack Superliner, CAT 3408, 24 speed Allison. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|