Best engine oil on Reddit
143 reviews from r/indianbikes, r/PHMotorcycles, r/saab and 37 more subreddits
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#1
Mobil 1
4.7
(16)
"Use Royal purple, mobile one or liquid moly in all n hey cars for ten years. No issues"
"Look at options from reputable brands. Mobil1, Castrol, Amsoil and Motul are some of the known Western brands."
"Find original liqui moly or Mobil1 engine oil."
"I would personally myself, I would use mobile 5W-30 weight best oil"
"Mobil 1"
"That one oil seems to work the best in mine"
"Only Mobil1 for me and all of my vehicles."
"Only Mobil1 for me and all of my vehicles."
"Mobile 1 full synthetic 0W-20 every 5K miles."
"0-40 is usually a better oil than a 5w30."
#2
Motul
4.8
(15)
"The best lube for this segment using it for my gixxer sf too for past 5 years"
"Been using motul 7100 since like 8 years......I say its pretty good oil for the bike."
"Look at options from reputable brands. Mobil1, Castrol, Amsoil and Motul are some of the known Western brands."
"Either OEM royal infield liquid gun or MOTUL."
"Motul is considered to be one of the best oil for RE."
"Is a good oil with the specific approval."
"Motul Scooter LE Fully Synthetic or Castrol Power1 Ultimate Scooter"
"Motul 7100 10w40"
"You can go for Motul 7100 10W-40."
"Motul 5100 15W50 or 7100 20W50."
#3
Castrol
4.3
(15)
"I’ve always used Castrol full synthetic."
"Look at options from reputable brands. Mobil1, Castrol, Amsoil and Motul are some of the known Western brands."
"Castrol Power1 Ultimate 10W40"
"Then used full synthetic Castrol 250 miles."
"Then used full synthetic Castrol 250 miles."
"Castrol Edge is pretty good."
"Castrol is still superior but u can go for Indian oil engine oil it just needs to be replaced earlier."
"I use Castrol 5-W40 not sure if that’s available for you (USA)"
"I would take that 5w-30 out Asap and put some basic Castrol 5W-40 oil."
"Go for Castrol edge at least."
#4
Liqui Moly
5.0
(11)
"Liqui Moly. They have one specifically made for Turbo"
"Use Royal purple, mobile one or liquid moly in all n hey cars for ten years. No issues"
"Find original liqui moly or Mobil1 engine oil."
"LIQUI MOLY 5W-30"
"Find LiquiMoly if you can."
"You could also try liqui moly 10w30/40."
"I always used the Liqui Moly Top Tec 4100."
"I would EXTREMELY recommend liqui moly products."
"I'm German so liqui moly 5w-40"
"I use liquimoly from FCP Euro."
#5
Shell
4.5
(10)
"Shell is lightyear ahead of pertua."
"Has additives for bronze components."
"Stay with that or bili ka ng full synthetic like Shell Ultra Advanced"
"Try shell bro u will never look back."
"Shell Rotella T6."
"Just use a mineral SAE 5 w-40 motor oil. Avoid the synthetic / semi synthetic oils as they are a waste."
"SHELL"
"Sa choices, shell."
"[Shell advance long ride] all the way."
"Try Shell"
#6
Amsoil
5.0
(6)
"Amsoil. Yan gamit ko sa Titan na same engine sa RC250"
"Look at options from reputable brands. Mobil1, Castrol, Amsoil and Motul are some of the known Western brands."
"Oil: Amsoil Signature Series if you really want to ball out but any quality full synthetic is fine."
"If Lingenfelter formed a strategic partnership with Amsoil then Amsoil must be good!"
"Amsoil signature series synthetic, not Mobil 1!"
"I use Amsoil on all my vehicles be it scooters to bigbikes."
#7
FCP Euro
4.7
(3)
"Bro you own a R, you can’t be cheap and take it to walmart."
"FCP Euro. Never pay for an oil change again."
"Stop shopping for oil at gas stations, it’s over priced."
#8
Kirkland
3.5
(4)
"Kirkland 5w30 and OEM oil filter usually $8 each."
"This oil is a good choice."
"Kirkland oil is fine for most cars but it doesn’t have the VW approval on the back so not the right product for your car."
"Kirkland oil is fine for most cars but it doesn’t have the VW approval."
#9
Briggs
4.7
(3)
"Briggs or RLV 4T is great."
"I would recommend the Briggs oil as you know it's good."
"I use Briggs/Amsoil 4t most of the time, but PowerPlus 4t is good too."
#10
Generic 5W-30
4.3
(3)
"5w-30 offers the best overall protection."
"Factory spec is a low saps 5w30 but LR time and others recommend a 5w40."
"Good oil for saab 4 cylinders 5w30 for 6 cylinders."
#11
Ecstar
4.3
(3)
"Ecstar is the best i have ridden my gixxer 250."
"Bought Ecstar R9000 oil from suzuki - Rs.1500."
"Bought Ecstar R9000 oil from suzuki - Rs.1500."
#12
Zic
4.3
(3)
"Zic X7."
"If it's in good shape go for ZIC or Kixx. Use thin oil like 10w 40 if the engine is good."
"For budget options, nababanggit sa online threads ang Zic & Kixx."
#13
AX7
5.0
(2)
"Wala naman ako naging major problem cause ng langis. Goods sya all the way."
"May AX7 na for Scooters talaga, eto gamit ko."
#14
Rotella T4 15W-40
5.0
(2)
"I’ve run Rotella T4 15w40 in every old Honda I’ve had. Higher zinc content is good for these old bikes."
"Absolutely Rotella T4 15w40, it's typically less expensive and has an elevated level of zinc for diesel and old school engines."
#15
Pennzoil
4.5
(2)
"I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum because it is GF-6A and API SP full synthetic motor oil."
"Pennz ultra plat was 2nd place in project farms testing."
#16
Generic 10W-40
4.0
(2)
"Well 10w40 is pretty safe bet."
"10w-40 most of the time yung ginagamit."
#17
Generic 5W30 Engine Oil
4.0
(2)
"5w30 should be good, but if im not mistaken ll-04 is targeted for diesels."
"5w30 should do just fine as well"
#18
Penrite
5.0
(1)
"In most Priuses I'm now using Penrite 40w70, and doing an oil change every 8,000km."
#19
Ravenol
5.0
(1)
"I use Ravenol on my 1NZ and 3ZR engines."
#20
Delo Gold 15W40
5.0
(1)
"I use Delo Gold 15W40 on my beater Vios. Very smooth."
#21
Royal Enfield OEM Liquid Gun
5.0
(1)
"Either OEM royal infield liquid gun or MOTUL."
#22
Rotella T4
5.0
(1)
"Rotella t4."
#23
Rotella
5.0
(1)
"I'm a Rotella person too, especially bc the interval on these is so frequent and it's only $5 a quart."
#24
Motul 300V
5.0
(1)
"Check Motul 300v"
#25
Motul 3000
5.0
(1)
"I use motul 3000. if budget is no concern, you should go for castrol power1 ultimate or motul 5100."
#26
Miller's Nano Tech 5W-40
5.0
(1)
"Miller's nano tech 05 40 the best of the best for our engines."
#27
0W-40
5.0
(1)
"0W-40 for the WIN!"
#28
Total 0W-20
5.0
(1)
"That’s the latest one. My 2022 uses that one"
#29
Yamalube 4-Cycle Oil
5.0
(1)
"I use SAE 20W40"
#30
FCPEuro Oil Change Kit
5.0
(1)
"Just buy the oil change kit from FCPEuro and call it a day."
#31
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum
5.0
(1)
"I just stick to Penzoil Ultra Plat."
#32
Valvoline
5.0
(1)
"I use Valvoline Extended Protection 0w-20 in my 24 TRD."
#33
Caltex
5.0
(1)
"Subok na 'to sa dual sports ko. Superb cleaning ability and good for trail."
#34
Totachi
5.0
(1)
"5w30 Totachi best for Japanese cars"
#35
Yamalube
5.0
(1)
"Using Yamalube Premium."
#36
Aral
5.0
(1)
"This was the best oil for my A4 130PD TDI."
#37
B12 Chemtool
4.0
(1)
"B12 chemtool is another option for crud clearing."
#38
Kixx
4.0
(1)
"For budget options, nababanggit sa online threads ang Zic & Kixx."
#39
Honda GN4
4.0
(1)
"I buy Honda GN4 oil."
#40
Honda Pro GN4 20W-50
4.0
(1)
"Honda Pro GN4 20W50"
#41
Motul Power Le
4.0
(1)
"Motul power le"
#42
VW 505.01
4.0
(1)
"Any VW 505.01 oil is great."
#43
Standard Oil
4.0
(1)
"This was the only oil I could find that met that spec."
#44
5W-30
4.0
(1)
"Go with the 5w30 for summertime."
#45
Generic 20W-40
4.0
(1)
"20w40 is just perfect."
#46
Shell Advance 4T Fuel Save 10W-30
4.0
(1)
"Shell Advance 4T Fuel Save 10W-30 (SN/MA2) Fully Synthetic Engine Oil."
#47
Lucas
4.0
(1)
"You could try adding some Lucas, from my experience that's a pretty good product."
#48
Generic 5W-40
4.0
(1)
"I been using 5w-40 and definitely helps oil consumption."
#49
Generic 0W-40
4.0
(1)
"Any 0w40 that meets the ACEA A3/B4 will work great."
#50
Costco Brand Oil
4.0
(1)
"I use Costco brand oil in my Saab lol!"
#51
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"I use Walmart's supertech 0W-20 full synthetic."
#52
PSO
4.0
(1)
"Purchase the PSO GOLD fully Synthetic it depends on your vehicle's mileage."
#53
Quaker State
4.0
(1)
"Hyundai recommends quaker state brand 0w-20 fully synthetic oil."
#54
Mobil
4.0
(1)
"I just stick to Penzoil Ultra Plat."
#55
Meguin
4.0
(1)
"Preferably from Meguin or Proficar.. oil change interval at 8000kms"
#56
Delvac
4.0
(1)
"I like the Delvac 15w-40."
#57
Mini OEM
4.0
(1)
"Any full synthetic 0W-20 is fine."
#58
7100 Fully Synthetic Oil
3.0
(1)
"There is no requirement of a very high grade fully synthetic engine oil."
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