Shell Helix hx5

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by waynoz, May 30, 2014.

  1. waynoz

    waynoz New Member

    is this ok to put in my VG?

    its 15-40.
     
  2. rob260

    rob260 Administrator Staff Member

    The Factory Service Manual is available from a number of links in the tech section. Page MA8 shows recommended viscosity for a range of operating conditions based on anticipated outside temperature until next oil change.

    A 10w30 or 10w40 is advised for temperatures between -18* and +38*. Given the age of these engine I would go for the 10w40.

    Nulon make a fully synthetic 10w40 http://www.nulon.com.au/products/Engine_Oils/Full_Synthetic_10W-40_Hi-Tech_Fast_Flowing_Engine_Oil/ that is reasonably priced.
     
  3. zedboy

    zedboy Active Member

    Perfectly fine - used it for many years whilst mine was n/a.

     
  4. waynoz

    waynoz New Member

    so is a 15 40 not ideal?

    i'm running 15 40 at the moment. but i have just been told this hx5 is a premium mineral.

    being 24 years old, it wouldnt be a bad thing to run a mineral would it?
     
  5. Tektrader

    Tektrader Z32 Hoe, service me baby

    Just use it. Its not bad oil for the price
     
  6. rob260

    rob260 Administrator Staff Member

    Re weight I don't honestly think it's going to make a huge difference, I'm just thought the manual was a good starting pony when selecting a suitable oil for the car. I realise I'm probably in the minority in that regard...

    The age of the car has no bearing on your choice synthetic v mineral oil. They will both do the same job, the synthetic will simply do it for longer before it stars to degrade.
     
  7. ryzan

    ryzan Moderator Staff Member

    15w40 is perfectly fine. The aus spec engine bay sticker actually says you can run up to a 20w50 as long as ambient temps are above 10deg.
     
  8. waynoz

    waynoz New Member

    True.

    when I was working at Autocheap, I often had guys coming in getting basic mineral oils for late model commodores and falcons that are on 300,000k's with the original engine. they often said they have always run with mineral.

    I might just go with the hx5 then. seems like it should be ok.
     
  9. myttz

    myttz New Member

    Nek Minut!

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  10. aazn

    aazn New Member

    why not go the hx7.. supercheap have it for sale ATM for 16.99 each bottle. im going to get a few bottles..
     
  11. brisz

    brisz Well-Known Member

    I have been using the Shell HX7 15W50 and have been considering trying the 10W40.

    Thanks
     
  12. waynoz

    waynoz New Member

    that's what my Dad said too..

    might head down to autocheap. give him his hx5 back.
     
  13. zedboy

    zedboy Active Member

    Is that the one in the blue bottle? If so that's the one, also use it in my daily.

     

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