Gulf Western SYN-X 3000 10W-40 Engine Oil 5L $18.99 (Limit 2 Per Customer, Free Membership Required) @ Autobarn (in-Store Only)

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  thsydney on 16/02/2023 - 11:42

  +1

  another engine oil deal today, now I need more cars to change the engine oil.

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    krisspy on 16/02/2023 - 12:26

    Just change the oil every 500km

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      alidli on 16/02/2023 - 12:38

      or use it in the ride-on if you have one.

      EDIT: added 2 to the cart but the shopping cart page shows qty 0, this happening to everyone else?
      Is Accelerate Rewards the new name for Autobarn Autoclub (signed up to it a few years ago) or a different members club?

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        AssociatedCereaL @ Autobarn on 17/02/2023 - 00:37

        +1

        The Click and collect option was turned on so that people could see which stores had stock ..

        But it's an in-store only special.. so that's why you can't add it to cart.

        Plans are underway to change it.. so you can order CNC.. but it needs dual pricing setup (so if you're a member or not)… And that's what is taking time to resolve…

        Yes accelerate rewards is the new name for the old Autoclub… So now you can earn points… When previously you couldn't

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          alidli on 17/02/2023 - 23:43

          @CereaL: Thanks bud for the explanations…I'll pick some up from my local store over the weekend.

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          Look Up on 27/02/2023 - 09:17

          @CereaL: AutoBarn website down
Multiple redirect errors to https://autobarn.com.au/item/ab/autobarn/c/225

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            AssociatedCereaL @ Autobarn on 27/02/2023 - 13:34

            @Look Up: There was a redirects error earlier…
            That's fixed.. but on mobile needs people to clear cache..

            The team are looking into it ..

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  dcep on 16/02/2023 - 11:43

  +6

  a premium blend synthetic … It is formulated using a combination of synthetic and premium hydrotreated mineral base oils

  means semi synthetic, for anyone that wonders

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    hothot on 16/02/2023 - 12:10

    yes, it's listed under "Semi-Synthetic" category as well

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      dcep on 16/02/2023 - 12:18

      +3

      From the looks of it , gulf western has repackaged it from silver bottle into yellow gold and removed the semi-synthetic word not to be found anywhere on the bottle whilst calling it premium synthetic blend.

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        alidli on 16/02/2023 - 12:34

        +3

        That's synthetic advertising isn't it?

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          Chocobros on 16/02/2023 - 13:34

          @alidli: At least the advertising is full synthetic

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    1jwoz on 16/02/2023 - 13:54

    +3

    Pretty sneaky, used to rate Gulf Western but this sort of false advertising really puts me off companies that do this kind of thing.

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  bboz on 16/02/2023 - 12:46

  Can anybody recommend a reasonably priced 5W30 oil please? It seems as though the price gap between 5W and 10W is substantial.

  And I guess the follow up question is - what are you thoughts on using a 10W in an engine specified to use 5W? I have read in warmer climates (ie Aus), there is not much risk to use 10W. Thoughts?

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    Jaduqimon on 16/02/2023 - 12:48

    If Ur in Sydney and garaged then it probably won't matter. Just look at the second number.

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      bboz on 16/02/2023 - 12:50

      I'm in Perth - probably even warmer maybe.

      Why the second number? I thought the cold start number was more important? In any case the second number is 30 vs 40.

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        Jaduqimon on 16/02/2023 - 13:00

        +1

        Second number is the operating viscosity. Some.engine needs thicker or thinner oil.

        Thinner oil may not provided enough protection against wear and thickerp oil may not disperse heat as effectively. All depends on ur engine

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          bboz on 16/02/2023 - 13:31

          @Jaduqimon: Right so my question was can I expect to be ok using a 10W40 oil in an engine where oil is specified as 5W30?

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            Chocobros on 16/02/2023 - 13:36

            +2

            @bboz: Check your car manual. Should state weight of oil and if can use different weights for different temps. E.g mine is 5w or 10w30 in winter and up to 10w40 in summer

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              bboz on 16/02/2023 - 13:37

              @Chocobros: Nothing like that. It just states 5w30. But I've heard it's ok to use 10w40 so just trying to gauge people's experiences.

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                Chocobros on 16/02/2023 - 13:40

                @bboz: Ah that's a shame. Well mine states the same as you've suggested which is can use thicker oil in summer heat. Then first number gives an idea around cold start protection (lower number better protection as it is thinner so will move around more easily even when engine cold) and the second number around operating temps and given in summer there is more heat can use thicker oil for supposedly better protection.

                That being said the above is very generic and should always do what the car manufacturer suggests with oil thickness (in my opinion)

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            Jaduqimon on 16/02/2023 - 14:02

            +1

            @bboz: what car is it? 9/10 it should be fine. running thicker oil than engine spec is usually better than running thinner oil than spec.

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              bboz on 16/02/2023 - 15:09

              @Jaduqimon: 2015 Kia Rio UB 1.4

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              bboz on 16/02/2023 - 15:13

              @Jaduqimon: and additional info, I have around 3 bottles of 10W40 Magnatec that I used to use on my other car before I sold it - so specifically wondering if I can use that Magnatec on the Rio.

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                Jaduqimon on 16/02/2023 - 15:34

                @bboz: yeh dude like a 2015 car is pretty recent so i wouldnt muck around with different oil to save a few bucks. If it was like a older car ,i.e market value <5k then i wouldnt be too fussed with the oil

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    thesilverstarman on 16/02/2023 - 14:14

    Not that simple.
    It depends on the car, and the specs. 5w30 is just one part of it. You can get mineral, semi syn or full syn oils. Despite what some say, not all are ok for all cars, and some dont reccomend full syn, only mineral or semi.
    The most important one is the specification. Use the wrong one and you can cause damage. Petrol cars have a catalytic covertor, and diesels have a dpf. Some specs will damage these. Some specs will clog up oil pickups. Some have added zinc. Not all engines are made the same, and the corect spec is more important than anything else.
    As for the numbers eg 5w30, these are based on the climate and use and the type of engine and requirements for the local market. Going from a 5w30 to a 10w30 if all other specs are the same, will cause harder starting and more drag until the engine is warm. In most engines, 0w30 and 5w/30 are interchangeable, once again if all other specs are the same.The higher the first number, the slower oil circulates when you start the car, and this is where an engine wears the most. When you start the car, the oil is in the sump, not in the engine.
    Modern engines are made with tight tolerances. I wouldnt be changing to a higher first number. It is ok to go a step up on the second in Australia, eg 5w40. If the car is used in heavy traffic or for towing, then 5/40 might be preferable, once again if the specs are the same. A car used on the track might go to 5w50 or 5w60.
    Check the specs that your car maker specifies for the engine. I have seen engines starved of oil and dpfs killed by using the wrong spec oil. For normal use, stick to the 5w30 that the maker specifies..
    Source - Im a mechanic

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  brownsound on 16/02/2023 - 12:56

  semi-synthetic BOO-URNS

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  muwu on 16/02/2023 - 13:55

  Where's the bargain mineral!?

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  mickyb80 on 16/02/2023 - 16:35

  All these oil specials recently… Yet, cost of go go juice remains over $2/ltr for most fuel types in areas like many metro's.
  Potato shortage…
  Poo ticket shelfs in many supermarkets still limited…
  And bottled water near nothing in many places too…

  Yet, here we are seeing all these cheap golden mech fluid on sale!
  Ha!

  Clearly this world is all over the place!

  (Runs off to check suitibility of this one for the toys in the garage)…