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<blockquote data-quote="GasWombat" data-source="post: 107461" data-attributes="member: 235"><p>Total Impression</p><p>=============</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Just changed to Total mineral oil after using Mobil 1 syn for </p><p></p><p>the past years. It's specifically called the Total Quartz 5000 </p><p></p><p>SL 15W50 (API SL/CF).</p><p></p><p>The mech who owns an Audi A4 has been using Total pointed out </p><p></p><p>that it's better than many a mineral oils around, highlighting </p><p></p><p>the fact that it's a robust oil suited for hot climates and </p><p></p><p>blended abroad (presumably in France) and only packaged in </p><p></p><p>Malaysia.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Well, Total is an established brand and first impression is </p><p></p><p>good. Engine sounds quieter (reminds me of the Helix commercial </p><p></p><p>- the engine is singing), smoothness the same as Mobil 1. Have </p><p></p><p>to run it in a couple of weeks to gauge its @goodness@.</p><p></p><p>It's only RM49 per 4-litre pack and should last a good 5,000km </p><p></p><p>before an oil change is due.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Those who have been using this Total grade regularly, do share </p><p></p><p>your experience with this oil. This has been a big switch for </p><p></p><p>me and - keeping fingers crossed - will convince me to get </p><p></p><p>Total-ly into it for the lifespan of the car.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Where can I get Total myself for a good price? Stockist PH Auto </p><p></p><p>Enterprise of SEA Park, PJ, doesn't sell it.</p><p></p><p></p><p>On the auto tranny issue I posted days ago about the P-L shift </p><p></p><p>being notchy, it appears that it's a minor prob that can be</p><p></p><p>fixed by getting to the gearshifter innards from inside the </p><p></p><p>cabin.</p><p></p><p></p><p>To give the cooling system extra TLC, I have mixed BMW coolant </p><p></p><p>with battery water. Water only RM6 so no big deal....it will </p><p></p><p>pay off in longer lasting radiator.</p><p></p><p></p><p>amazingly, the Jurid brake pads are still in pretty good shape </p><p></p><p>after 2 years' use, but then I'm not an aggressive driver, </p><p></p><p>preferring not to push the car too hard, so that explains their </p><p></p><p>longetivity.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>end of *pseudo-blog* <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GasWombat, post: 107461, member: 235"] Total Impression ============= Just changed to Total mineral oil after using Mobil 1 syn for the past years. It's specifically called the Total Quartz 5000 SL 15W50 (API SL/CF). The mech who owns an Audi A4 has been using Total pointed out that it's better than many a mineral oils around, highlighting the fact that it's a robust oil suited for hot climates and blended abroad (presumably in France) and only packaged in Malaysia. Well, Total is an established brand and first impression is good. Engine sounds quieter (reminds me of the Helix commercial - the engine is singing), smoothness the same as Mobil 1. Have to run it in a couple of weeks to gauge its @goodness@. It's only RM49 per 4-litre pack and should last a good 5,000km before an oil change is due. Those who have been using this Total grade regularly, do share your experience with this oil. This has been a big switch for me and - keeping fingers crossed - will convince me to get Total-ly into it for the lifespan of the car. Where can I get Total myself for a good price? Stockist PH Auto Enterprise of SEA Park, PJ, doesn't sell it. On the auto tranny issue I posted days ago about the P-L shift being notchy, it appears that it's a minor prob that can be fixed by getting to the gearshifter innards from inside the cabin. To give the cooling system extra TLC, I have mixed BMW coolant with battery water. Water only RM6 so no big deal....it will pay off in longer lasting radiator. amazingly, the Jurid brake pads are still in pretty good shape after 2 years' use, but then I'm not an aggressive driver, preferring not to push the car too hard, so that explains their longetivity. end of *pseudo-blog* :) [/QUOTE]
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