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Member Since 30/09/2011
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ghosta commented on Castrol Magnatec Stop Start 5W-30 5L $39.99 (Member's Price) C&C/ in-Store Only @ Autobarn
Had to grin when you called certain brands "budget"....shows you dont know much about motor oil! The so called "premium" brands love taking…
19/04/2024 - 18:30
ghosta replied to MasterScythe on Gulf Western SYN-X 3000 10W-40 Engine Oil 5L $24.99 (RRP $49) C&C/ in-Store Only @ Autobarn
You do seem very confused about synthetic oils. There is more than one way of making a synthetic oil, not just from paleo or ester origin.…
25/03/2024 - 13:31
ghosta replied to stumo on Shell Helix HX8 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $35 (Member Price) + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Repco
Full Fat? This is engine oil not cooking oil! What a hilarious post! Pure nonsense....
27/09/2023 - 17:03
ghosta replied to Skips on Gulf Western 5W-30 Syn-X Plus Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $35.99 + Delivery ($0 C&C / in-store) @ Supercheap Auto
When you actually understand the basics you can then make a meaniful comment...untill then, well......
24/08/2023 - 19:33
ghosta replied to Skips on Gulf Western 5W-30 Syn-X Plus Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $35.99 + Delivery ($0 C&C / in-store) @ Supercheap Auto
Rubbish! Its a SL rated oil because it has not passed the tests to be a SN grade oil, its a quite poor oil rating wise compared to an SN…
24/08/2023 - 15:51
ghosta replied to Eugklng on Gulf Western 5W-30 Syn-X Plus Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $35.99 + Delivery ($0 C&C / in-store) @ Supercheap Auto
Post should read API or ACEA or ILSAC as these are just different ways of grading oils and a manufacturer uses what suits them API being…
24/08/2023 - 09:08
ghosta replied to rinnangan on Gulf Western 5W-30 Syn-X Plus Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $35.99 + Delivery ($0 C&C / in-store) @ Supercheap Auto
I was like you and changed my oils at 5k or 6 months, Then when I read up on oils at the website bobistheoilguy and other sites I realised…
23/08/2023 - 19:29
ghosta replied to billadm on Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 Engine Oil 5L $30 + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Repco
There must be a reason behind your thinking that is completely opposite to what ALL the oil manufacturers say....can you enlighten us with…
11/08/2023 - 17:57
ghosta replied to billadm on Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 Engine Oil 5L $30 + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Repco
Other way around...full syn has a much longer usefull life...
11/08/2023 - 14:28
ghosta replied to dkausa on Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 Engine Oil 5L $30 + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Repco
Of course! But even better value than this deal is the GW syn-x 3000 for $18 from autobarn!
11/08/2023 - 13:43
ghosta replied to Widget on Gulf Western SYN-X 3000 10W-40 Engine Oil 5L $17.99 (Limit 2 Per Customer, Free Membership Required) @ Autobarn (in-Store Only)
A precautionary measure as oil can begin to break down over time in the engine. Sludge can begin to form, particularly if the engine isnt…
01/08/2023 - 18:38
ghosta commented on Gulf Western SYN-X 3000 10W-40 Engine Oil 5L $17.99 (Limit 2 Per Customer, Free Membership Required) @ Autobarn (in-Store Only)
Use this oil in my quad bikes which get a yearly oil change but only see a few hundred km each year. Better quality oil than the dino oil I…
31/07/2023 - 16:03
ghosta commented on Gulf Western Premium Gold Engine Oil 15W-40 5 Litre $26.59 (Member's Price) + Delivery ($0 C&C / in-Store) @ Supercheap Auto
Need to correct a few things Diesel oil contains more detergent. If your car has sludge problems the extra detergent for a couple of normal…
19/07/2023 - 17:21
ghosta replied to TrulyUnicorn on Castrol Magnatec 10W40 Engine Oil 6L $29.99 (Members Price) in-Store Only @ Autobarn
If a standard ryco or genuine filter is good for 10k+ then of course it will be good for several short duration oil changes over several…
12/07/2023 - 11:36
ghosta commented on Nulon X-Pro Semi Synthetic 5W-30 Engine Oil 5L $29.99 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Autobarn
Given Autobarn was selling Nulon full synthetic Apex+ 5w 30 just a few weeks ago for the same price, it strikes me as surprising they would…
08/07/2023 - 16:22
ghosta replied to MagicTsukai on Castrol EDGE Synthetic 5W-40 A3/B4 Engine Oil 5L $42 + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ Repco
The thickest oil Ive heard of is 30w-70, which is to reduce oil consumption for worn engines. I have never heard of 5w-70! But obviously if…
20/06/2023 - 09:48
ghosta commented on 50% off 5 Engine Oils - eg Mobil Super 3000 5W-40 5 Litre $37.49 @ Supercheap Auto
Sound like a lot of effort and expense for an unknown and probably negligable result...if the engine hasnt had regular oil changes in the…
08/06/2023 - 17:13
ghosta replied to TrulyUnicorn on Castrol Edge 5W-30 A3/B4 10L Engine Oil $98.13 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Where do you get 10%of SCA gift cards?
06/06/2023 - 08:38
ghosta commented on Nulon Apex+ Full Synthetic 5W-30 Long Life Engine Oil 5L $29.99 (Members Price) C&C & in-Store Only @ Autobarn
Supercheap refuse to price match via their email system, but are unable to explain why. Not too worried, Autobarn have recently offered far…
01/06/2023 - 18:22
ghosta commented on LOGITECH Wireless Mouse M305 for Just $15!
WARNING WARNING WARNING When i tried to order these I was directed to paypal for payment. Instead of the normal paypal process, a "series…
12/10/2011 - 20:34
ghosta joined OzBargain.
Welcome aboard!
30/09/2011 - 19:24