CarLube Synthethic Triple R Engine Oil?
19 May 2005, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
It probably is a PAO oil...Just like Mobil 1, Helix Ultra, Castrol RS to name a few. Those are probably better oils
But when you compare to main branded semi-synthetic to a lesser known full synthetic. Theoretically, PAO or not, the Full synthetic should be a better oil than any semi synth.
Bearing in mind Semi-synth is what the dealers use (and presumably that is what PSLewis's car has been fed on for all of its life), the question begs that switching to a budget Full synthetic is better than sticking to a main brand semi-synthetic.
TBH I don't know the exact specifics....but its an interesting point to take in.
The carlube Full-synth may be worse than a main brand PAO Fully-Synth which is in turn worse than a Ester Fully-Synth.
But in turn the Carlube Full-Synth is probably better than a Main brand semi-synth.
...It all depends on what perspective you look at it.
I have heard ofTetrosyl - big chemical corperation (I think they make T-cut, so may also own the carplan brand amongst many others). It's not uncommon for companies like this to purchase their basestock from the main oil companies.
But when you compare to main branded semi-synthetic to a lesser known full synthetic. Theoretically, PAO or not, the Full synthetic should be a better oil than any semi synth.
Bearing in mind Semi-synth is what the dealers use (and presumably that is what PSLewis's car has been fed on for all of its life), the question begs that switching to a budget Full synthetic is better than sticking to a main brand semi-synthetic.
TBH I don't know the exact specifics....but its an interesting point to take in.
The carlube Full-synth may be worse than a main brand PAO Fully-Synth which is in turn worse than a Ester Fully-Synth.
But in turn the Carlube Full-Synth is probably better than a Main brand semi-synth.
...It all depends on what perspective you look at it.
I have heard ofTetrosyl - big chemical corperation (I think they make T-cut, so may also own the carplan brand amongst many others). It's not uncommon for companies like this to purchase their basestock from the main oil companies.
Whether it costs £12:99 or £39:99 its STILL Synthetic Oil ....
And it should do the job, just as well (over 6,000miles) as a more expensive 'Hyped-Up' Oil?
Pete
19 May 2005, 11:31 PM
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True enough, "should" being the important word here. With that being it maybe worse than the top brands own synthetics, but it should be as good or better than the semi-synthetic oil that the main dealers used before.
All in theory, of course
Most oils today are designed to withstand a 12month/12K change interval, excepting for harsh conditions. Obviously Subaru deciding that standard Semi-sythetics couldn't cope with that and thus made it 6month/6K.
Why Subaru as a Manufacturer doesn't reccomend Full Synthetics remains a mystery. But Toyota are the same, as are Honda (even the NSX). Perhaps its a Japanease thing
All in theory, of course
Most oils today are designed to withstand a 12month/12K change interval, excepting for harsh conditions. Obviously Subaru deciding that standard Semi-sythetics couldn't cope with that and thus made it 6month/6K.
Why Subaru as a Manufacturer doesn't reccomend Full Synthetics remains a mystery. But Toyota are the same, as are Honda (even the NSX). Perhaps its a Japanease thing
19 May 2005, 11:35 PM
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Perhaps they know that all this synthetic stuff is complete bollox?? and its MUCH better to have semi in twice a year, than full once a year??
The Japs DO know how to build a car, after all!
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The Japs DO know how to build a car, after all!
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20 May 2005, 08:34 AM
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Or maybe its because, if it cost £40 to replace the oil as a bare minimum on their cars, people may be tempted to go elseware. As it is, it only costs around £10.
It may also have something to do with whatever 'bulk buy', or deal the car manufacturer could make at the time.
Cars are built to a price, just look at your car's interior pete!
It may also have something to do with whatever 'bulk buy', or deal the car manufacturer could make at the time.
Cars are built to a price, just look at your car's interior pete!
20 May 2005, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
and its MUCH better to have a semi twice a year, than full once a year??
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20 May 2005, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Perhaps they know that all this synthetic stuff is complete bollox?? and its MUCH better to have semi in twice a year, than full once a year??
The Japs DO know how to build a car, after all!
Pete
The Japs DO know how to build a car, after all!
Pete
Oil companies rely on that kind of mentality.
Cheers
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20 May 2005, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Yes, if you thrash the bollox off the Engine its going to be damaged - whatever Oil you have in it!!
It's an Engine, it's designed to do what it does, it's designed to be stressed ....... both Oils stated are designed to cope with that - so not quite sure what you mean????
Pete
It's an Engine, it's designed to do what it does, it's designed to be stressed ....... both Oils stated are designed to cope with that - so not quite sure what you mean????
Pete
20 May 2005, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GrollySTI
Yes you do...........you just choose not to.
"Surely you can see that it must also have something to do with how you drive those miles"
I answered:-
"Everyone knows that if you thrash the bollox off your Engine it will damage it - the Oil won't save it" or words to that effect
So, would you like to expand upon what you mean as you are not making yourself clear??
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20 May 2005, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by oilman
I would love to know where you get your information from.
pete dances around doing oil changes in his clogs. there's a pile of burning gold alloys in a field along with a load of dodgy MAF sensors.
what's next pete?
the list of your wind ups is endless
roll on the next 10 page thread of pete lewis trying to wind up the entire population of scoobynet
20 May 2005, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hoskib
it's from the land of the fairies, it's a great place.
pete dances around doing oil changes in his clogs. there's a pile of burning gold alloys in a field along with a load of dodgy MAF sensors.
pete dances around doing oil changes in his clogs. there's a pile of burning gold alloys in a field along with a load of dodgy MAF sensors.
Its from the land where people think about what they are told and question it
Its from the land where Gold wheels are recognised as tacky and gay
Its from the land where there are no sheep and each person cuts their own furrow
Its from the land of the fearless, those that don't poop their nappies with what they read on ScoobyNet
Its from a far corner of the world that Oilman has failed to post!!
He has been EVERYWHERE else selling his story and wares Its from the land where cars are treated with mechanical sympathy
Its from the land where very fast is fast enough
Its from the land where the Engine Re-builders have no work
Its from the land where the cars are left as standard and therefore don't go wrong
Its from the land where an Oil change is done sensibly, no pathetic rituals here
Its from the land where the UK Standard Subaru Impreza Turbo Wagon is king
Pete
there's a poet in our midst
20 May 2005, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by hoskib
no, it's just that most poets spout total bollocks
Well, if you say so!!
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20 May 2005, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Oh, sorry, I clearly misunderstood you - I thought you meant I was a poet .... you were obviously referring to yourself!!
Well, if you say so!!
Pete
Well, if you say so!!
Pete you, on the other hand.....................................
20 May 2005, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
how the f@ck do you manage to spin out 7 pages.....<shakes head>
Over 2700 views??
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21 May 2005, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Beat me senseless you mean??!!
Where is it??
I might pop along - in disguise
Pete
Where is it??
I might pop along - in disguise
Pete
21 May 2005, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by micared
You're already senseless. And it'll take ages to get to Japfest in an imaginary car.
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21 May 2005, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
Well Pete, you certainly won that fight! Welldone!
even a 76 year old could pop him on his fat bum Oh, well, nurse is chucking me off the PC - she gets mad when I wet the chair!!
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21 May 2005, 01:02 PM
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No, because you cannot prove it! It is just an opinion. Many of us on here are speaking from experience and just cannot be bothered to argue. You however, are just talking out of your ar$e as usual!
21 May 2005, 01:17 PM
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The point is worth repeating .............
CarLube Fully Synthetic IS a good quality oil - noone has experience of CarLube it would appear, so cannot talk from any position of strength!
Too many on here are snobby in the extreme and are not clever enough to think in Engineering terms ... thats fine, what would a Banker/IT/or Network Systems workers know about Oil??
But, luckily, I don't have to follow the crowd ........ I'm smarter than that!
Pete
CarLube Fully Synthetic IS a good quality oil - noone has experience of CarLube it would appear, so cannot talk from any position of strength!
Too many on here are snobby in the extreme and are not clever enough to think in Engineering terms ... thats fine, what would a Banker/IT/or Network Systems workers know about Oil??
But, luckily, I don't have to follow the crowd ........ I'm smarter than that!
Pete
21 May 2005, 02:07 PM
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If you can support your assertion that Carlube is good stuff, then I guess we all owe you a pint as it will save a few quid a year in servicing. If you've already posted a data sheet on this stuff then I've missed it (the thread is 8 pages long after all), if not then please post it up now.