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Author:  undrgnd [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Engine Oil for New Zealand
Hi all,

Anyone using Amsoil - 10W40 HP Synthetic Oil??

I live in NZ and I am struggling to find full synthetic oil that is 10w40 and has API CH-3 or CH-4 and ACEA A3/B3. This is as per my owners manual.

The Amsoil is the only one I can find that meets all the specs Inc synthetic. All the others are semi synthetic.

Other full synthetic options are
Amsoil Premium DEO 5W-40
Liqui Moly Super Leichlauf 10W40

Thanks in advance.

Chris
Author:  diesel_guy86 [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
Alot of us in the u.s. Have switched to 5w40 oil, and i believe that is what is reccomended in europe.

I have used the liqui-moly and thought it was good stuff, was just expensive to get here.
Author:  undrgnd [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
diesel_guy86 wrote:
Alot of us in the u.s. Have switched to 5w40 oil, and i believe that is what is reccomended in europe.

I have used the liqui-moly and thought it was good stuff, was just expensive to get here.

Was it the super Leichlauf one? My only concern is it has the following approvals:
Approvals ($14 per litre)
ACEA A3 ; ACEA B4 ; API CF ; API SL ; MB-Freigabe 229.1 ; VW 501 01 ; VW 505 00

Amsoil ($30 nzd per litre)

•API SL, SJ, SH, SG
• API CI-4 Plus, CH-4, CF, CF-2
• ISO-L-EMA • Caterpillar ECF-1
• JASO MA (Motorcycle) • MAN 271/3275 • MTU Type 2
• Cummins 20071/20072/20076/20077 • VDS-2, VDS
• Mack EO-M+ • ACEA A3/B3, E3, E5 • MB 228.3, 229.1
•Detroit Diesel 93K214

As you can see the Amsoil ticks all the boxes

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Author:  graycenphil [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
$30 per litre?! I think I paid less than $20 (US) for a gallon last time I bought oil. Might it be worth us shipping some to you - how much is the postage?
Author:  undrgnd [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
graycenphil wrote:
$30 per litre?! I think I paid less than $20 (US) for a gallon last time I bought oil. Might it be worth us shipping some to you - how much is the postage?

Sorry that ls 30 nzd which is about 20 usd anyways so it's on par.
Author:  flash7210 [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
Can you find any kind of Shell synthetic 5w-40 for Diesel engines?
A lot of us here in US use Shell Rotella 5w-40.
Author:  undrgnd [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
Yeah I know. Been searching on the forum. No luck here in NZ unfortunately. Shell helix is the closest but it only has a rating of API CF.

I think I'm going to go with th e Amsoil. Ticks all the box's and meets spec.

Now next question (sorry) does everyone use engine flush before oil changes. If so which one. Amsoil is available here.
Author:  DocB [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
Don't flush. Just change oil and filter.
And if you can do it while the oil is hot, even better.

Just my two cents.
Author:  graycenphil [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
undrgnd wrote:
graycenphil wrote:
$30 per litre?! I think I paid less than $20 (US) for a gallon last time I bought oil. Might it be worth us shipping some to you - how much is the postage?

Sorry that ls 30 nzd which is about 20 usd anyways so it's on par.


Yes, but that's $20 US per litre; we're getting a gallon for $20. That's 4 litres.
Author:  undrgnd [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
Ok thanks re flush...wow..we are getting ripped off here but everything imported is expensive over here!!
Author:  undrgnd [ Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Oil for New Zealand
Deleted...found the answer :)
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