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30-12-2011, 04:03 AM
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Curious to know what others are using in their E series.
On the EF Fairmont with just over 250,000 on the clock, I'm running Shell Helix HX5 15w-40 and for fuel just topped up 98 premium. |
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30-12-2011, 04:17 AM
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meh.
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Was Central Coast, Now Sydney NSW
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Oil: Liquimoly 10w40 (unable to confirm, but that is what I was told was put in last service)
Fuel: always 95, or only if I have to, 98.
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31-12-2011, 01:38 AM
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how come 95?
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31-12-2011, 01:42 AM
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meh.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Was Central Coast, Now Sydney NSW
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Umm... Just that on BP 98 (I have AU XR fuel reg, injectors and AU XR6 VCT engine with an EF ECU), the engine tends to ping from 2500rpm up...
Issue is that I spend most of my time over 2500rpm... I haven't got a tune just yet though, but I find i've got more power on 95 than 98..
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31-12-2011, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbz
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On my NA EF 6cyl I have always used Magnatec 10w/40w
And always use BP 98 or Caltex 98 (not woolworths/Safeway)
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31-12-2011, 01:25 PM
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on the way to the RSL
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Almurta
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Penrite sin20 and bp98. Recently made the move from castrol edge 25-50w. Engine is happier with the penrite I feel.
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01-01-2012, 09:32 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2010
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N/A EL I6 with 120,000 kays.
Fuel - 91 octane - whatever's cheaper, usually either APCO or Caltex, never BP, the local BP is rubbish. Oil - Castrol GTX 15W40. I noticed sweet fa difference in performance when I've filled up with 95 or 98 so I stick with good ole 91. When you have a stock automatic car that rarely sees any action past 2,000 rpm, it's a waste of money. Plus I'm a cheapskate.
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02-01-2012, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Melbourne
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im just about to service with 15W40, im jus trying the burson brand, never used it before but told its not too bad, and if its cheap enough ill use BP 98 but usually 91
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13-01-2012, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Wyndhamvale, Victoria
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Used to use Penrite in my old Land Cruiser, but found it not to my liking in the BA. Mechanic put in Shell Helix HX7 AJ 10w-30 and it feels much smoother on idle, and has no tappet noise when cold.
Will be changed every 5,000km. Plain old Woolies 91 Ron with a splash of Moreleys Upper cylinder lubricant each fill. Now returning less than 11L / 100km. Very happy!
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16-01-2012, 07:39 AM
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The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
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Have you got a few mod's on it or just like wasting 20cpl? I run 95 in the XF 'cause i have to, pings without it, damn Leaded cars! LTD was tuned on, and runs on only 98. It can run on 95 as longe as I am gental with the boost.
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17-01-2012, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
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Last service I used castrol gtx 15w 40 that was on special for $18 at the local supercrap and usually 95 or 98 bp / caltex just because we advanced the timing and the XR loves chewing the best bitches!
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08-02-2012, 06:51 PM
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
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Any 91 except BP in Bulla, that place sells recycled sewerage mixed with 10% ethanol I reckon.
15W-40 Nulon oil. 250,000km on the clock on my EL Fairmont Ghia. |
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12-02-2012, 04:27 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: VIC
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Most of the time I fuel up with 98, only occasionally does it get fueled up with 95.
And 'Nulon Hi-Tech Fast Flowing Synthetic Engine Oil - 10W-40' Runs like a dream for a car that's done 270,000ish KM's. |
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Which Fuel & Oil Combination are you using?
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