Caltex 5W-30 C3 Fully Synthetic 10L $41, ProDS 0W-30 10L $50 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Repco

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Daniel Plainview on 30/04/2021 - 11:33 repco.com.au (745 clicks)
Last edited 30/04/2021 - 11:45 by 1 other user

Folks,

Just stumbled across this - amazing pricing on top quality oils. Suitable for both Petrol or Diesel (both are DPF suitable) vehicles, check the weight and grade API etc needed in your car.

This is genuine top shelf quality oil from a first tier maker in Caltex, check the ratings/grades on both of them - they compare well with any of the premium blends.

Here is the link for the Caltex Havoline ProDS SAE 0W-30 Engine Oil 10L:
https://www.repco.com.au/en/oils-fluids/engine-oils-fluids/e…

Both products are at the type of prices that are below what you see for 5L bottles - so that these are both 10 LITRES is a terrific buy.

Repco has these on clearance, so there is still good stock levels but they will go quickly at these prices.

Cheers. :-)

PS There is also a 20 Litre tin of Caltex Havoline ProDS Fully Synthetic LE SAE 5W-40 Engine Oil 20L - 3032-220 for $83:
https://www.repco.com.au/en/oils-fluids/engine-oils-fluids/e…

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  mypantsaretight on 30/04/2021 - 11:50

  Been doing own oil change for last 6 years when warranty ran out when got new Toyota Corolla 2012 with Castrol edge
  How does Castrol EDGE Engine Oil 5W-30 compare with Caltex 5W-30 C3 Fully Synthetic? should i bother to change?

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    MasterScythe on 30/04/2021 - 12:05

    Oils are fairly easy to compare; their specifications are always listed on their websites and bottles. (Not just weight; tested ratings its been able to meet)

    Also, if youve been doing it for 6 years, did you ever get a Used Oil Analysis?
    If so, you can change with another oil and compare the UOA of that one.

    Only an oil analysis will tell you if you should change.

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      Grok on 30/04/2021 - 12:11

      +3

      Dude, we are discussing a Corolla here, an oil change is almost optional /s

      With the price of this oil an oil analysis will cost you the same as 5-10 oil changes if you do them yourself.

      You drive something fancy, especially with a turbo, sure get an oil analysis done.

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        MasterScythe on 30/04/2021 - 12:17

        You get 5-10 oil changes for $39?!

        Honestly, even at staff price, my FILTERS are $9 each! Im envious of your hookups.

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          Grok on 30/04/2021 - 12:22

          +3

          @MasterScythe: I had a quick look and an oil analysis is maybe $70 or more.

          A Corolla would take less than 4 litres of oil, you do the math. Filters are extra, we are discussing oil.

          I was just making a general point, an oil analysis on a well maintained Corolla is ludicrous.

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            MasterScythe on 30/04/2021 - 12:30

            @Grok: They're $19 if you buy nulon oil, and $39 through them, if you dont.

            an oil analysis on a well maintained Corolla is ludicrous.

            Thats not the point; the OP is showing brand loyalty; in order to be doing so, I assumed he had some reason.

            If its simply "it didnt break yet" then there's an analytical thoguht process missing; why would you consider it "good" as opposed to simply "adequate"?

            A person with logic needs more than "it didnt break it" to assume "its the best choice".

            For someone to stick with one of the most expensive brands for 6 years, id assume he has a founded reason.

            If not; well, why advise anything? The person is making choices on hearsay.

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    Daniel Plainview on 30/04/2021 - 12:28

    Honestly you'd be for all intents and purposes splitting hairs. IF you wanted to make a genuine difference you'd change your oil every 5,000kms (you can leave the filters in place and do every 2nd change).

    You should actually find using a petrol & diesel rated oil a benefit as diesel oils tend to have a lot more detergents and other goodies in them to meet the more stringent diesel grades than the same priced petrol only oils.

    The thing at this price is that it has all the major grades covered and is cheap enough that you can do your 5k and then dump.

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  constipated on 30/04/2021 - 12:05

  Yes, I googled and found little experience with these oils. So held off buying. But keen to hear whether I should be apprehensive or not.

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    MasterScythe on 30/04/2021 - 12:10

    Aprehensive? No. Its SAE certified, so it will meet the viscosity requirements it advertises.

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    Daniel Plainview on 30/04/2021 - 12:29

    It's Caltex, check the grades (as stated above by MasterScythe) on it - whats really more to know?

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      constipated on 30/04/2021 - 13:13

      -2

      Obviously prefer to use something with good reports behind it.

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        MasterScythe on 30/04/2021 - 13:47

        Only listen to peoples reports if they have data to back it up.

        I build engines. Im also a huge oil nerd.

        I assure you, most people wouldnt know the difference between their sulfated ash count and their molybdenum.

        For the layman; make sure its SAE rated to your weight, make sure it meets the OEM standards you want it to, then use it.

        Its has to pass tests to get sae certified.

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          chyawala on 30/04/2021 - 14:59

          @MasterScythe: The name of this oil, Havoline, is the only thing disturbing about it when you reread it expecting Valvoline.

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            MasterScythe on 30/04/2021 - 16:26

            @chyawala: Its been caltex's range for 30+ years.

            Its just because they're rebranding to Ampol in Australia, no doubt.

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    chyawala on 30/04/2021 - 14:56

    User name checks out

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    doze on 01/05/2021 - 13:33

    Link to Product Data Sheet - https://www.caltex.com.au/-/media/documents/caltex/pds/havol…

    All the information you need right there.

    Thanks OP, grab another couple of bottles to add to my stash of Edge 5W30 LL. Should be enough engine oil to see out a zombie apocalypse now.

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      Daniel Plainview on 01/05/2021 - 14:43

      Glad to have helped - sad thing is I didn't grab any at all myself as I literally have around 40L of C3 rated oil onhand already - though rest assured at this price I did consider grabbing some but just don't have the room to store it and even with 5k changes 40L is like 3-4yrs worth already. :-/

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  superuser on 30/04/2021 - 13:18

  Katoomba 57.6 km In Stock
  Erina 71.8 km In Stock
  Lithgow 83.9 km In Stock
  Lake Haven 95.3 km In Stock

  should i drive from sydney to katoomba for the winter break and change oil there?

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    chyawala on 30/04/2021 - 14:57

    Try get a price match

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  andrewsaws on 30/04/2021 - 13:44

  dont know why but just bought 2. plenty available in brisbane if some one wants them.

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    MS Paint on 30/04/2021 - 15:28

    Because you want to lube up?

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      andrewsaws on 30/04/2021 - 15:29

      no hard before the long week end here :P

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  GoodDealDave on 30/04/2021 - 15:30

  I have an Audi Q5, normally need a 5w-30 Longlife (LL) and ACEA C3. Is this oil good to use? Thank you.
  —-Edit—- Manual says need a VW 504/507 approvial, wondering this C3 version good to use?

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    Safoan on 01/05/2021 - 03:53

    +1

    I would not recommend putting anything without VW504/507 certification in your car. This is not certified for your car

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  Daniel Plainview on 01/05/2021 - 09:07

  Hmmmm well I thought that $4/L for a C3 rated oil was pretty damn good - unsure if there's ever been one much cheaper on OzB - is a bummer the stock is a tad spotty but still pretty good from the limited checking I did. To contrast this older deal was 25% more per L (only $1 more at $5/L) and yet seemingly much more well received - go figure:
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/600070

  From everything I've read getting too wound up in which is the absolute BEST oil is wastefull, unless you're driving a very high end car or doing performance driving - instead stick with an oil that meets the grade on your car and then as regularly as possible change the oil itself. I'm amazed with how cheap top quality oil is that folks regularly stick with 15,000km intervals just because the makers say to do so….not to mention the folks who go much longer between changes. DIY oil change is so simple and quick.

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    Dogsrule on 02/05/2021 - 23:53

    The reason to do long OCI's is because modern synthetic style oils can do it without causing engine wear. I've done UOA on several different oils that I use in my car (2010 Prius) and after 20K km in the sump the oil specifications are still acceptable. My car is at 325K kms and going strong btw, no oil burning or loss of power, plus when I popped the valve cover to replace a weeping gasket, everything was very clean with no sludge and very little varnish.

    Changing oil too often is wasteful, both environmentally and financially, so if you can use your oil for longer without causing additional engine wear as proven by UOA and personal experience, why not do it?

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      MasterScythe on 03/05/2021 - 10:18

      I've done UOA on several different oils that I use in my car (2010 Prius) and after 20K km in the sump the oil specifications are still acceptable.

      Could you post that somewhere, pretty please?

      I've been unable to find decent used stats on that 0w-16 they spec, I'm really interested in HOW it wears.

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        Dogsrule on 03/05/2021 - 13:35

        My Prius is a ZVW30R series released in 2009 and it's minimum viscosity spec is 0W-20. 0W-16 wasn't specced until the ZVW50R series released in 2016, so I can't help you sorry, I run 5W-30 exclusively.