Nulon X-Pro Semi Synthetic 10W-40 Engine Oil 5L $26.99 (Member's Price) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Autobarn

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nocure on 05/09/2024 - 13:36 autobarn.com.au (338 clicks)
Last edited 05/09/2024 - 14:14 by 1 other user

• API - SP/CF
• Semi Synthetic
• 5 Litre
• NC recommends 5000k changes

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  Sfh1975 on 05/09/2024 - 14:19

  You are supposed to change this every 5000kms?

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    Worf on 05/09/2024 - 17:38

    Statement or question? The bottle says long life, op suggests 5000kms. I’d say 10,000 or 1 year, whichever is the earlier… unless driving patterns fall under harsh conditions (e.g., towing, frequent short trips, etc). Check your log book for recommended service intervals and oil spec.

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      Sfh1975 on 07/09/2024 - 21:53

      A question indeed. I am surprised by the 5k recommendation by the OP. I follow my logbook which says oil changes every 10k.

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        nocure on 08/09/2024 - 11:24

        $27 for the oil, $16 for the filter, 1/2 hour of your time. Cheap protection. Why wouldn't you?

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          Sfh1975 on 08/09/2024 - 16:29

          @nocure: Primarily because I don't do it myself. I go to a local mechanic, he checks all liquids, brakes, etc. apart from the usual oil change.
          Secondly, it still costs the environment. All the usual processes (extraction, production, shipping, marketing, etc.) that go with bringing a product to the final consumer. Plus the waste oil and the plastic bottle. I wouldnt do it unless its necessary (such as extreme use cases as delivery vehicles, towing or weather) or recommended by the manufacturer.

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    buffalo bill on 06/09/2024 - 02:35

    If you want to get serious you can measure oil pressure and or drain it out and analyse it.

    This brand oil breaks down pretty quickly in my experience. If you want an oil that holds up a bit longer then I'd recommend Penrite in general.

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      Sfh1975 on 07/09/2024 - 21:53

      Thanks for the recommendation.

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  ghosta on 14/09/2024 - 13:23

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  This oil is rated higher than some well known brands of oil, no doubt due to the high quality base stocks that Nulon use. Changing oil of this quality at 5000km intervals is an odd recommendation given the longivity that this oil is renowned for, but if this interval worked for grandpa, then I can see why people who know nothing about oils might follow outdated advice.