Seems to be a good price for full synthetic engine oil (from comparison). Wonder if this is suitable for 2009 Mazda 6.
7 Litre, 5W-30, API SN/CF, ACEA C3.
dexos2
Full Synthetic formula
Specially designed for use in passenger SUV's
Industry testing shows up to 25% better stop-start wear protection
ACEA A5/B5 - Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil intended for use at extended Drain Intervals in Passenger Car & Light Duty Van Gasoline & Diesel Engines designed to be capable of using Low Viscosity Oils with HTHS Viscosity of 2.9 to 3.5 mPas.
ACEA C3 - Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil with Mid SAPS-Level, intended for use as catalyst compatible Oil at extended Drain Intervals in Vehicles with all Types of modern Aftertreatment Systems and High Performance Passenger Car & Light Duty Van Gasoline & DI Diesel Engines that are designed to be capable of using Oils with a minimum HTHS Viscosity of 3.5 mPas. Note: These Catalyst compatibility oils will increase the DPF/GPF and TWC life and maintain the Vehicle’s Fuel Economy.
https://www.oilspecifications.org/acea.php
Castrol MAGNATEC STOP-START 5W-30 A5 meets Ford WSS-M2C913-A/B/C/D specifications.
Castrol MAGNATEC SUV 5W-30 C3 meets General Motors GM dexos2™ and Mercedes-Benz MB 229.31 and 229.51 specifications.
Anything with "SUV" on it seems better.
What if you have a Ford SUV?
Do you mix the two?
You mix both Ford + SUV = Ford SUV. (not intended as professional advice)
thank you a great find!
Not sure why SCA doesn't match this oil against my vehicle, yet it matches the another C3 oil to it. My car is meant to use C3 oil.
I had the same problem in store, the assistant seemed to know what he was talking about when he explained that not all match due to additives that are in some oils that are deemed to be incompatible with some cars.
At the same time we looked at the Mobil part synthetic 5w30 that was not compatible yet the exact same bottle of Mobil (10w40) was compatible - go figure that one !
yeah not sure… my vehicle's requirements are simply 'ACEA C3'.. to which this particular oil complies.
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Cheaper to buy from their eBay store and C&C (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/223950747125)
$56.99 - 8% ($4.56) using code "SEOFYPA" = $52.43
T&Cs: https://pages.ebay.com.au/buyer_coupons/2023/eofysns23/
nah, i want mine delivered. i enjoy hearing my bell ring and getting something at the door. it's like christmas without it being christmas.
how often do you guys change your oil?
1 year 15k?
6 months 7.5k?
3 months 5k?
As soon as it leaks all over the driveway
lol, that doesn't need an oil change, that need a vehicle change. lol.
1 year or 10,000km. Whichever is the earlier. Corolla 2009 and cr-v 2018.
i got a new suv last year and just got it serviced as recommended: 1 year or 15k
for some reason i feel like i should drain the oil and refill it after 6 months in between services. or should i just wait for them to do it every 15k?
I’m no mechanic, but I guess it depends on a few factors. (1) Type of driving -frequent short trips, dusty conditions, and towing are supposedly considered harsh conditions and usually have a more frequent maintenance schedule. (2) type of oil - full synth supposedly lasts longer than semi-synth. Some oils are supposedly ‘long life’ and say they can go for extended intervals (unsure if this is real or BS) (3) mileage - if you do, say, 9k per year, non-harsh conditions then I’d say the annual is fine.
What kind of suv / engine?
diesel Pajero Sport. Mitsubishi says 15k/12 months. I do mine at 10k
Can anyone tell me how much I really need to worry about the other qualifications on the oil if I know my car takes 5w-30? This one doesn't "match" my car on the websites but as usual more expensive ones do :P it's a Skoda with a 1.4tsi if anyone cares!
best to use something that matches VW 504.00 spec. You can get away with 502.00 but the 504.00 is nicer on the inlet carbon.
Those engines have issues with timing chains and timing chain tensioners (if it's the 1.4 with chains). You really need to maintain proof of proper servicing in case you need to make a claim under Australian Consumer Law.
Here you go
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/mobil-mobil-super-3000-f…
Even better
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/mobil-mobil-1-esp-engine…
Thanks very much mate :)
What does the car check feature on the site say, what does your manual say about oil for a 09 Mazda 6?