Synthetic Or Semi?

Jusme · July 30, 2015

I was just looking for a quick answer, Ok and some experiences from you knowledgeable blokes. Got the standard 'Eurocarparts' e-mail offering Petronas Syntium 5000XS engine oil, 'quite cheaply'. First question. Synthetic or semi? Second. 5/30? The specs on the one I was looking at.. API-SM. ACEA-C3. BMW. LL-04. MB-Approval 229.51. VW. 505.01 Many thanks for any help.

cruisermark · July 31, 2015

i have always used 0w-30 full synthetic Castrol edge in my LSs without any problems

alien1974 · July 31, 2015

I have Mobil 1 5-30 esp synthetic in mine

ColinBarber · July 31, 2015

If you change it according to the schedule then I don't think it really matters going semi or fully synthetic, especially as most LSs aren't driven hard.

Jusme · July 31, 2015

Thanks for your replies and input, but I was also wondering if anyone had any experience of Petronas oils??

steve2006 · August 1, 2015

Isn't there a Formula 1 Patronas team? If so I would say the oils must be pretty good,not used them personally I tend to use Castrol Magnatec fully synthetic 5w-30 bought for stock when on sale at Halfrauds.

Jusme · August 1, 2015

Hi Steve, thanks for reply. I don't pay too much attention to racing teams, having been involved with a few. Using someone's product was usually down to. 'How much can we have for free'?? And, 'would you like to be a paying sponsor'? Sometimes the product supplied to the racing world was a lot different to what the public were getting????