Engine Oil: what's best?

[KWAWD]

Like my other thread about transmission and TC oils; I now want to understand what the recommended engine oils are and the pros and cons. The AWD is coming up for a service and I notice that the oil is dark black. I'm surprised because I had this done only about 8000 kms ago just after I bought it. They used "Magnatec".

What's everyone using/recommending?

[HaydenVRX]

Magnatec is a cheaper oil but don't be too worried if it comes out black... It probably is taking with it all the grime in your engine. If you want a better grade of oil try penrite's full synthetic range. A bottle of hpr 10 will set you back about $55.

[Madmagna]

Magnatec is a cheaper oil but don't be too worried if it comes out black... It probably is taking with it all the grime in your engine. If you want a better grade of oil try penrite's full synthetic range. A bottle of hpr 10 will set you back about $55.

I retail HPR10 Full Synth a little cheaper than tha

[Dave]

Fully synth 5/10w-40 penrite

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Oh dear...

Search away.. There's a HUGE thread on Oils with a plethora of information!

SuFz

[KWAWD]

Thanks for the replies guys. What's Magnatec got in it - magnets?
Sounds like the Penrite is good stuff.

Oh dear...

Search away.. There's a HUGE thread on Oils with a plethora of information!

SuFz

Thanks GONE, I'll do a search... If anyone knows where it is please post a link.

[Madmagna]

I have several engines here I have changed which have been using Magnatec and they are smokey old things most with under 150k on them. There is another Magna Wrecker I sell a lot of motors to which have commented the same thing.

Have no idea why but for some reason motors with Magnatec in them seem to start blowing stem seal smoke, perhaps something in the oil is hardening the seals

There are a couple of Vic Forum members who have found the same thing, one in particular we flushed several times to try and reduce the smoke, is a KJ with under 200k on the clock

Personally I will only use Penrite, always have always will

[Red Valdez]

I use Mobil 1, as has my old man in all the car's he's owned. However, I've only heard good things about Penrite, and there's a fair chance I'll start using the HPR10 full synthetic one day (as it's a bit cheaper than Mobil 1).

[gremlin]

Kendal - Long Live The Engine

https://www.conocophillipslubricants.com/

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https://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=92617

Thats the poll that was run..

A little bit of useless info and a heap of useful information in there..

SuFz