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Total 5w40 Oil by alfa0: 10:37am On Nov 09, 2019 |
Please anybody with first hand experience on Total Oil 5w 40. I wish to swap Mobil 5w 30 with Total 5w 40. It's a Mazda Suv Please share ur experience or knowledge. NB: I am not interested in the type of car. Just your honest Knowledge or experience using the oil. cc: Gazzuzz Radautoworks Autojoshng CarGuideNg CityNg Erico2k2 Deportivo Smart choice Kingreign MotoGuru Sooperrescure Automotive Ikenna351 Kuntash Valarinz Snipesdam TryGo Hurry Okebediamondfuto Dru 11 Mayor 555 Egumoji (sorry if the spelling is wrong.i mean the baba from America ). All other protocols observed. Abeg I need a sincere review. Thanks. |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by TRYGO(m): 11:47am On Nov 09, 2019 |
I don't know what specification of oil is for your car though. But you got to be certain about the quality of those oils you get, and verifiable sources. I have heard people say some vendors, and even filling stations, refilled those containers with conventional oils (none synthetic). |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by alfa0: 11:51am On Nov 09, 2019 |
TRYGO: My car says 5w 20. But I have been using 5w30 for long. I just wanted more thickness in the oil,so am thinking 5w 40 |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by legalwealth(m): 11:53am On Nov 09, 2019 |
TRYGO: Naija I hail I wonder what useless joy we gain doing such to one another. |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by legalwealth(m): 11:56am On Nov 09, 2019 |
alfa0: It is Obekediamondfuto and not Okebediamondfuto Sorry that he won't be able to respond because he was last seen on October 19th and his last post was on September 12th. Thanks |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by alfa0: 11:59am On Nov 09, 2019 |
legalwealth: Oh. Thank you. |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by thebigkendo(m): 1:49pm On Nov 09, 2019 |
alfa0: Fixed |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by alfa0: 1:58pm On Nov 09, 2019 |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by 9icetoo(m): 2:04pm On Nov 09, 2019 |
OP, you say your car requires 5w-20 but you have been using 5w-30. Why do you want to switch to 5w-40? That will determine the answer you will get. |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by alfa0: 2:13pm On Nov 09, 2019 |
9icetoo: When I got the car,I ordered for Mobil 1 5w 20 from ebay.unfortuantely the delivered 5w 30. So I made little research and decided to use it like that ,Never went back to 5w 20 anymore. Now I want to switch to 5w 40 because I made research and found out my engine could be more lubricanted with a heavier oil as we are entering a very hot weather now. What do you think. |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by EgunMogaji2: 7:58pm On Nov 09, 2019 |
I used to use Total but now use Forte. Life's too short to be anal about oil. Unless specifically called for, I think any good oil is good. My opinion is that the change interval is key. Unless a client or car specifically calls for it then the car will get Forte. |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by Eddee(m): 8:32pm On Nov 09, 2019 |
EgunMogaji2: Cheap, effective and very efficient oil. Tempted to mention a good friend who uses the oil on here (make him give us honest review). I switched to 15w50 some months back, may adopt Forte by February next year when my current oil change is due. 1 Like |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by alfa0: 8:39pm On Nov 09, 2019 |
EgunMogaji2: Thanks for ur contribution. During the time you used Total, Please I will like you to rate 1 to 10 . According to performance you got with your car. |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by dru23(m): 10:54pm On Nov 09, 2019 |
alfa0: No matter what bro , follow the owners manual at all times. I will not advice you to switch to 5w40 ,unless the engine is shorten oil .. And if the engine is shorten oil that is not a good sign..... The 5w30 that you use will not damage your car , but you might not get the best Mpg. So go back to 5w20 .. If you decide to use 5w40, it might cause some damage in the long run .. And that 5w40 will not give you the best Mpg compare to 5w20 When buying engine oil look for a seller that has a reputation that people can vouch for.. There are lots of fake engine oil in the market now .. So choose wisely 2 Likes |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by EgunMogaji2: 6:38am On Nov 10, 2019 |
alfa0: If I wanted performance I would have imported Motul or any one of the other top shelf oils. Total protected my 4Runner fantastically for over 5 years. And she’s no garage queen. We do lots of off roading and road trips (just did same day Ibadan - Ore - Ibadan today). With AC permanently on, 5 people and average of 80mph (up yours CHP ) Again, unless one is driving a hand built micro spec engine like AMG, Ferrari, etc then guys with Accord/Camry that are fretting over oil brands in Nigeria or importing Mobil1 are just stroking egos. With the extreme conditions we operate in, your oil shouldn’t stay in your crankcase too long. My submission. Good luck on your final choice. 5 Likes |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by chukel(m): 8:16am On Nov 10, 2019 |
legalwealth:hmmm. What have you done to him. Of all people to make excuses for him, it's you. |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by Blacklaurel: 12:29pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
Go ahead with Total Quarts 9000 bro, I've used it on 4 cars over a period of 8years and all I have for it is praise. You get good mpg, engine runs calmly and the seals are well protected such that the exterior of the engine is always dry. 3 Likes |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by alfa0: 12:46pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
EgunMogaji2: Hmmmm. Interesting. Thank you 1 Like |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by alfa0: 12:46pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
Blacklaurel: Thank you 1 Like |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by thebigkendo(m): 1:54pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
EgunMogaji2: Association of 3 Likes |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by dru23(m): 4:17pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
thebigkendo:
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Re: Total 5w40 Oil by EgunMogaji2: 6:27pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
thebigkendo: Seems you’re right |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by EgunMogaji2: 6:33pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
Blacklaurel: I was changing my plugs 2 months ago and ran a compression test on the engine. Passed with good psi across all cylinders. That was on Total, I will check again in a few months with Forte. Frankly I’m not expecting any changes. |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by Nobody: 6:57pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
TRYGO:True! 1 Like |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by Nobody: 6:59pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
dru23:Really? All these for egunmogaji2? 2 Likes |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by radautoworks: 7:23pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
dru23: 1 Like
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Re: Total 5w40 Oil by Eddee(m): 7:37pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
thebigkendo: I can't find a table shaking meme uncle dannybrasky abeg show working |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by alfa0: 7:58pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
Please let us be civil here.i made this post specifically to learn .ONLY to learn. If we continue to abuse or incite one another towards that,I will take it that the aim of this post have been diverted and abused. And I will have no other choice but close it. Please contribute if you have any. Thank you. 1 Like |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by dannybrasky(m): 7:59pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
Eddee: Mobil 1 dealers strategizing on a new plan 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Total 5w40 Oil by EgunMogaji2: 9:33pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
Smartchoiice: |
Re: Total 5w40 Oil by dru23(m): 9:49pm On Nov 10, 2019 |
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