Engine Oil reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 160 Reddit reviews across 45 subreddits and 75 posts to rank the best Engine Oil brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/PHMotorcycles, r/indianbikes, r/CarsPH, r/saab, r/Golf_R. Top-rated brands include Shell (4.3/5), Castrol (4.3/5), Motul (4.7/5).
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Reviews160
Subreddits45
Posts75
Brands71
Products37
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#1
Shell
4.3
(15)
"Super love yung long ride sa XSR700 ko, swabe ng feel sa clutch and shifter."
"Shell Long Ride gamit ko ngayon from Yamalube and Motul"
"Shell is lightyear ahead of pertua."
"Stay with that or bili ka ng full synthetic like Shell Ultra Advanced"
"Try shell bro u will never look back."
"Shell pwede na. Basta mahalaga regular change oil lang."
"Shell 10-40w"
"Currently using Shell Advance Ultra."
"Shell ax7 lang gamit ko parati."
"Just use a mineral SAE 5 w-40 motor oil. Avoid the synthetic / semi synthetic oils as they are a waste."
#2
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 power 1 ultimate is reasonably priced and good."
"Castrol Edge is pretty good."
"I initially ran conventional Castrol 5/30 then blend as conventional was not available."
"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."
#3
Motul
4.7
(13)
"Motul makes the best oil in my opinion"
"Motul Ako from shell long ride mas tahimik sa makina for me and mas maganda performance"
"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 Scooter LE Fully Synthetic or Castrol Power1 Ultimate Scooter"
"Motul 7100 10w40"
"You can go for Motul 7100 10W-40."
"Motul 5100 15w50 will be fine since it is semi synthetic."
#4
Liqui Moly
4.8
(12)
"Ive been using liqui moly in all of my cars for years."
"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 0w-20, and nothing else."
"Find LiquiMoly if you can."
"I'm German so liqui moly 5w-40"
"I use liquimoly from FCP Euro."
"I only put liquid moly 5w-40 only cause even on the euro Mobile one is not good on vw 2.5."
"Liquimoly 0w20 is my option right now"
#5
Mobil 1
4.8
(10)
"I run Mobil 1, 20k with Mobil 1 filter."
"Id use high mileage mobil1 or royal purple"
"Mobile one full syn is all you need"
"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."
"Mobil 1"
"Only Mobil1 for me and all of my vehicles."
"Only Mobil1 for me and all of my vehicles."
"Mobile 1"
"I have always used Mobil 1."
#6
Amsoil
4.9
(8)
"I use AMSOil in my 19 expedition. Cost more but better quality."
"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."
"I kind of always just ended up getting Amsoil never really had issues with their stuff and just like the comments in this section I always change my motor oil earlier than what the manufacture recommends."
#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
Pennzoil
4.7
(3)
"Valvoline Extended Protection and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum are the best currently."
"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."
#9
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."
#10
Mobil
4.3
(3)
"It’s one of the recommended oils by bmw outside of bmw oil."
"Anything from Mobil, Valvoline, Castrol, Shell, Motul etc Go for full synthetic and according to the grade and spec recommended by your instruction manual."
"I just stick to Penzoil Ultra Plat."
#11
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."
#12
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."
#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
Kirkland
3.3
(3)
"Kirkland 5w30 and OEM oil filter usually $8 each."
"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."
#15
Royal Purple
4.5
(2)
"Use Royal purple, mobile one or liquid moly in all n hey cars for ten years. No issues"
"If you're anal and want to make sure you tell everyone what oil you're using, get Royal Purple or Motul."
#16
Rotella
4.5
(2)
"I'm a Rotella person too, especially bc the interval on these is so frequent and it's only $5 a quart."
"Rotilla 15W-40."
#17
Briggs
4.5
(2)
"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."
#18
Valvoline
4.5
(2)
"I use Valvoline Extended Protection 0w-20 in my 24 TRD."
"Most mechanics in the USA recommend Valvoline or Mobil-1, but I've had pretty good luck with Castrol."
#19
Suzuki
4.0
(2)
"For Warranty sake I think you should follow their recommended but you can easily go down to 5w-30 shouldn't be an issue."
"During warranty period you may follow Suzuki requirements but after that 5-30 should do."
#20
Generic 10W-40
4.0
(2)
"Well 10w40 is pretty safe bet."
"10w-40 most of the time yung ginagamit."
#21
Ecstar
4.0
(2)
"Bought Ecstar R9000 oil from suzuki - Rs.1500."
"Bought Ecstar R9000 oil from suzuki - Rs.1500."
#22
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"
#23
Liquimoly
5.0
(1)
"Liquimoly"
#24
Scooter Oil
5.0
(1)
"Galing nako casa. And instantly na notice ko yung difference pag yung oil is specifically made for scooter talaga."
#25
Yamalube
5.0
(1)
"Look up Yamaha's Yamalube ringfree."
#26
BMW Longlife 4
5.0
(1)
"Make sure it is BMW Longlife 4 and fully synthetic."
#27
Motul 10W-30
5.0
(1)
"Motul 5100 or 7100 10W-30 is surely a very good choice."
#28
Valvoline High Mileage Synthetic
5.0
(1)
"Valvoline high mileage synthetic or restore and protect."
#29
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30
5.0
(1)
"I’m using Pennzoil ultra platinum 5w30 in my 2021 gx460."
#30
Fully Synthetic
5.0
(1)
"Fully synthetic syempre..👌🏻"
#31
Petron
5.0
(1)
"Petron 5w40 is more than enough."
#32
Penrite
5.0
(1)
"In most Priuses I'm now using Penrite 40w70, and doing an oil change every 8,000km."
#33
Ravenol
5.0
(1)
"I use Ravenol on my 1NZ and 3ZR engines."
#34
Delo Gold 15W40
5.0
(1)
"I use Delo Gold 15W40 on my beater Vios. Very smooth."
#35
Royal Enfield OEM Liquid Gun
5.0
(1)
"Either OEM royal infield liquid gun or MOTUL."
#36
Rotella T4
5.0
(1)
"Rotella t4."
#37
Motul 300V
5.0
(1)
"Check Motul 300v"
#38
Motul 3000
5.0
(1)
"I use motul 3000. if budget is no concern, you should go for castrol power1 ultimate or motul 5100."
#39
Miller's Nano Tech 5W-40
5.0
(1)
"Miller's nano tech 05 40 the best of the best for our engines."
#40
0W-40
5.0
(1)
"0W-40 for the WIN!"
#41
Total 0W-20
5.0
(1)
"That’s the latest one. My 2022 uses that one"
#42
Yamalube 4-Cycle Oil
5.0
(1)
"I use SAE 20W40"
#43
FCPEuro Oil Change Kit
5.0
(1)
"Just buy the oil change kit from FCPEuro and call it a day."
#44
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum
5.0
(1)
"I just stick to Penzoil Ultra Plat."
#45
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco brand is good too."
#46
Total
4.0
(1)
"5w30 oils with norm Stellantis FPW9.55535/03, like Total Ineo RCP."
#47
Peugeot
4.0
(1)
"Peugeot changed it from 0w20 to 5w30. so 5w30 is the wright oil"
#48
HKS
4.0
(1)
"I use HKS oil. But honestly Valvoline is probably just as good or the same."
#49
Rotella 15W-40
4.0
(1)
"The guy who said 15-40 rotella. That's a great idea, that stuff is cheap."
#50
Shell Helix
4.0
(1)
"Local me Shell Helix is good if bought genuine."
#51
Napa Engine Oil
4.0
(1)
"I buy my oil from Napa, then order the filter and plug from UroTuning."
#52
Generic Synthetic Engine Oil
4.0
(1)
"Just get a quality brand synthetic with the right weight, I'm assuming yours would be 0W-20."
#53
Havoline
4.0
(1)
"Pero usually naka Havoline Super 4T ako na full synth."
#54
Advanced
4.0
(1)
""Advanced Full Synthetic""
#55
Silkolene
4.0
(1)
"Maybe try Silkolene..the German brand"
#56
B12 Chemtool
4.0
(1)
"B12 chemtool is another option for crud clearing."
#57
Kixx
4.0
(1)
"For budget options, nababanggit sa online threads ang Zic & Kixx."
#58
Honda GN4
4.0
(1)
"I buy Honda GN4 oil."
#59
Honda Pro GN4 20W-50
4.0
(1)
"Honda Pro GN4 20W50"
#60
Motul Power Le
4.0
(1)
"Motul power le"
#61
VW 505.01
4.0
(1)
"Any VW 505.01 oil is great."
#62
Standard Oil
4.0
(1)
"This was the only oil I could find that met that spec."
#63
5W-30
4.0
(1)
"Go with the 5w30 for summertime."
#64
Generic 20W-40
4.0
(1)
"20w40 is just perfect."
#65
Shell Advance 4T Fuel Save 10W-30
4.0
(1)
"Shell Advance 4T Fuel Save 10W-30 (SN/MA2) Fully Synthetic Engine Oil."
#66
Lucas
4.0
(1)
"You could try adding some Lucas, from my experience that's a pretty good product."
#67
Generic 5W-40
4.0
(1)
"I been using 5w-40 and definitely helps oil consumption."
#68
Generic 0W-40
4.0
(1)
"Any 0w40 that meets the ACEA A3/B4 will work great."
#69
Costco Brand Oil
4.0
(1)
"I use Costco brand oil in my Saab lol!"
#70
Pink Korean
3.0
(1)
"Pink Korean coolant"
#71
7100 Fully Synthetic Oil
3.0
(1)
"There is no requirement of a very high grade fully synthetic engine oil."
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