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Member Since | 22/12/2009 |
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Last Seen | 18/02/2025 |
Badges | 2 |
Location | Sydney |
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Thanks for sharing the knowledge. No wonder when I was in Spain in Dec 2024 we found Olive oil price as high as down under in Mercadona /…

terrywang commented on Earn 2% Instant Cashback on Everyday Global Debit Card (Tap and Pay under $100, Max $50/Month Cashback) @ HSBC Australia
It works for opal taps (metro / train / light rail at least). It won't work at Gov agency POS (e.g. Service NSW) though - true. The…

terrywang commented on [macOS] iStat Menus 7 (50% off) Single License $9, Family $11, Upgrade from Previous Version for $7.50 @ Bjango
Just purchased 7 family pack (instead of upgrade from 6) to support the developer. Other family members will find this useful on their new…

terrywang commented on Castrol Edge 5W-30 A3/B4 Engine Oil 5 Litre $45.49 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ Supercheap Auto
If it was API SP it'll be the choice for 5W-30.

terrywang replied to
thedondraper on Mazda CX-5 MY24 from $37,990 Drive-Away (Save up to $4000) @ Mazda

Mechanically still the 98% the same 2nd gen CX-5 for sure (except minor refinements, GVC? and how the AWD system split works). Depending on…

Don't disagree. Family SUVs are appliances on wheels. 2.5T vs top spec RAV4, still offer marginally better driving dynamics. Toyota…

Buy the naturally aspirated 2.5L + 6AT + AWD without Cylinder Deactivation. Don't get turbo if you don't need the power and drive short…

terrywang commented on 10% off Amazon Gift Cards @ GiftCards.com.au
For those who failed the transaction, make sure to bypass your Pihole / AdGuard or similar on the device doing the payment. In my case,…

terrywang commented on 30% off $60 Spend, 40% off $80, 50% off $100, 60% off $300 + Delivery ($0 to VIC/ $50 Order) @ Inglewood Coffee Roasters
Colombia and Tanzania are both very good stuff.

terrywang commented on 50% off BYD Car Key Cases Range + $9.90 Delivery ($0 with $100 Order) @ Elegance EV Accessories
BYD with some sort of ///M Power style stripes ;-)

terrywang commented on Nulon Apex+ 5W-30 Full Synthetic Long Life Engine Oil 5L $39 (Free Membership Required) + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Repco
Got 3x 5L from SCA a while ago, for about A$33.99 each, not including 15% off SCA egift card discount.

terrywang replied to
mitcheo on [Prime] CTEK MXS 5.0 Smart Battery Charger $93 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Happy with the choice, such a good product with bluetooth + app, great user experience. Function wise, also better than CTEK, wow. Don't…

Thanks for the crowd wisdom, cancelled the MXS 5.0 order and bought a Victron Blue Smart IP65s 12V 5A instead, due to it's power supply…

Wow, no wonder the domain name is unresolvable, it's gone ;-)

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pOint01 on Castrol Edge 5W-40 A3/B4 Engine Oil 5 Litre $42 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Agree, can't beat the price. Last time I got 2 Shell Helix Ultra 5L bottles for ~$52.5 each (that was combined with eBay one-off voucher).…

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Homerlovesbeer on Castrol Edge 5W-40 A3/B4 Engine Oil 5 Litre $42 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

True, it's good price. The reason why I mention HTHS is that it's often ignored KPI but it's really critical for modern turbocharged (twin,…

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terrywang on Castrol Edge 5W-40 A3/B4 Engine Oil 5 Litre $42 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Apologies. Amazon says: Technical Specification: ACEA A3/B4, API SN/CF, BMW Longlife-01, MB-Approval 229.3/ 229.5, VW 502 00/ 505 00…

Just stacked some 15% off SCA gift cards instead of buying anything @ only 20% off, it's un-Ozbargain ;-)

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Fuzor on Nulon Apex+ Full Synthetic 5W-30 Long Life Engine Oil 5L $34.99 (Member Price) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-store) @ Autobarn

I've been using Castrol on the same old MZR engine for ages, made in Malaysia. New package now stating hybrid spec, .etc. but lagging…

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Fuzor on Nulon Apex+ Full Synthetic 5W-30 Long Life Engine Oil 5L $34.99 (Member Price) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-store) @ Autobarn

Yes, API SP is more superior and introduced from May 2020…

terrywang commented on Nulon Apex+ Full Synthetic 5W-30 Long Life Engine Oil 5L $34.99 (Member Price) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-store) @ Autobarn
This is API SP, noice for Direct Injection engines.

terrywang commented on 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI with Luxury and Sound & Style Packs $59,990 Driveaway (Was $62,690+ORC) @ Volkswagen Dealers
This thing has not evolved well, goodbye Golf GTI - who defined hot hatch. End of an era (ICE). Why not grab a bargain (watch ReDriven…

terrywang commented on Gulf Western 5W-30 SYN-X Plus / SYN-X 4000 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $37.79 + Delivery ($0 C&C / in-store) @ Supercheap Auto
Has anyone compared Nulon Apex+ Full Synthetic 5W-30 Long Life Engine Oil (API SP) vs. Gulf Western 5W-30 SYN-X 4000? They both meet API SP…

terrywang commented on Mechpro Torque Wrench (42-210nm) 1/2in Drive with Case & Sockets $40 + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Repco
Had this one when it was on clearance for <30 (can't remember how much). It is useful to torque lug nuts properly (avoid wheels run…

terrywang commented on Nulon Apex+ Full Synthetic 5W-30 Long Life Engine Oil 5L $39.99 C&C & in-Store Only @ Autobarn
API SP is great, especially for those picky Direct Injection + turbo engines.

terrywang commented on Ozito PXC 18V Brushless Jet Blower with Gutter Cleaning Set 4.0Ah Kit $169 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings
Grabbed one anyway, the 4Ah battery kit alone is worth a lot, the gutter cleaning kit is also a good addition, noice one. The brushless jet…

terrywang commented on Maserati Grecale GT Speciale SUV (MY24 New Stock Vehicles Only) $139,500 Drive Away @ Maserati
Oh, sorry, I missed a 0, exit 1

terrywang replied to
lomie on Castrol EDGE Synthetic 5W-30 Engine Oil 5L $49 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Repco

Agreed, the API Specs are more important, I am surprised to see the Aussie brands like Nulon / Gulf Western / Penrite meeting API SP (their…

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Worf on Gulf Western SYN-X 4000 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5W-30 5 Litre $30.49 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Supercheap Auto

HTHS is High Temperature High Shear (HTHS) Viscosity - very important for those high rev performance engine with turbo NOACK volatility -…

terrywang commented on Gulf Western SYN-X 4000 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5W-30 5 Litre $30.49 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Supercheap Auto
Can't seem to find the HTHS viscosity and NOACK volatility anywhere (I know most brands don't publish these nowadays). Shell Helix Ultra…
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