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Honda ST1100 Section => Oils, Oil Filters & Servicing ST1100 => Topic started by: Biggles on May 20, 2015, 03:12:47 PM

Title: Cheap Shell HX5
Post by: Biggles on May 20, 2015, 03:12:47 PM

Super Cheap Auto are offering 5 litre Shell HX5 (which I have been using for a couple of years) for $18.88 ($11 discount)
It's 15W-40. Limit 2 per customer while stocks last.

Title: Re: Cheap Shell HX5
Post by: Shiney on May 20, 2015, 06:08:45 PM

Thanks for the heads up mate, I'll be sure to grab some tomorrow

Title: Re: Cheap Shell HX5
Post by: excopper on June 18, 2015, 01:23:58 PM

 :bl11,just started using this oil, not long enough to comment yet,but Wot thuhwhy use diesel oil,???

Title: Re: Cheap Shell HX5
Post by: Brock on June 18, 2015, 05:24:40 PM

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but Wot thuhwhy use diesel oil,???

The Diesel oil has some extra additives, that seem to quieten the engine slightly, and make the gear changes a bit smoother especially 1 to 2. Its also usually a bit cheaper than the same brand of motor oil , or bike specific oil.

The oil is designed to handle the stresses of the dirty, powerful diesels so cerainly wont hurt the ST

Title: Re: Cheap Shell HX5
Post by: Biggles on June 18, 2015, 08:26:15 PM

It's suitable for all IC engines, even biodiesel, ethanol engines, autogas and of course, petrol ones.

http://www.shell.com/global/products-services/on-the-road/oils-lubricants/cars/find-right-car-oils/helix-mineral/hx5-sl-cf-15w40.html (http://www.shell.com/global/products-services/on-the-road/oils-lubricants/cars/find-right-car-oils/helix-mineral/hx5-sl-cf-15w40.html)

Title: Re: Cheap Shell HX5
Post by: Brock on June 18, 2015, 08:36:05 PM

And the Penrite oil I use

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/engineoils-products.php?id_categ=1&id_products=8 (http://www.penriteoil.com.au/engineoils-products.php?id_categ=1&id_products=8)

Title: Re: Cheap Shell HX5
Post by: excopper on June 19, 2015, 07:04:45 PM

 :bl11.
      thanks brocky, just started using it,havent noticed any diff yet,but its well priced and readly available,so will prob persist with it.