Where to get Oil in Edmonton

[superskid]

Hi guys,

I am new to Edmonton and this cold climate alike. Just a few quick questions for you.

1) Where can I find the proper Oil for my Car here in Edmonton (preferably well priced)?

2) I have always run full synthetic 5W30 CI-4 rated, should I switch to 0W Oil in the middle of winter (hopefully through those temps now)

3) My car seems to run fine, but I have never had a VAG scan done, should I? If so are there any local gurus that could give me a hand?

[Red90]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

What car?? What engine??

[superskid]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

Sorry, I thought that would show up when I posted because I had to fill that info in when I joined.

Anyway, it is a 2003 TDI ALH engine.

[Shoppingcart111]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

Autobahn Performance 487-7337

[Burley]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

Thats pretty Ballsy to post Autobahn in a forum which Richard; owner of Dubsport is the mod of.

I'm sure Richard will be able to help him out and provide some advice. Give Dubsport a call at 477-500

[Red90]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

Esso Extra XD-3 0W-40, Walmart or Esso truckstops.
UFA Polar Plus, 0W-40, UFA stores.
Petro-Canada Duron XL 5W-40. P-C truckstops.
Shell Rotella TSB 0W-40. Crappy Tire, Partsource.
Mobil Delvac 1, 5W-40... Maybe Esso truckstops.

[stefan]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

i just go to dealer here in calgary for oil. mostly because it's cheaper than most places and convienient for me.

[Red90]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

i just go to dealer here in calgary for oil. mostly because it's cheaper than most places and convenient for me.

Cheaper really?? How much??

The Esso is $23 for 4 liter.

Do they still pawn off the Castrol?? It is junk.

[stefan]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

thats cheaper. i think dealer castrol is around 8.50/L. I didn't think the esso stuff met CI-4, but I haven't looked in a long time.

Why is Castrol junk? I've seen dealer serviced TDI's with huge mileage, so what problems is it causing?

[Coker Rat]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

wow, wrong sections for this

shoppingcart111: dick move man

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

Moved to the lounge....

[Red90]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

Why is Castrol junk? I've seen dealer serviced TDI's with huge mileage, so what problems is it causing?

Just had a fresh search and apparently they now use something decent. They used to sell Syntec, which was not a proper diesel oil and not synthetic.

For whatever reason, they have not currently certified the 0W-40 at all. All the other XD-3 are certified to CI-4. Esso "says" it meets CI-4.

http://eolcs.api.org/DisplayLicenseI...LicenseNo=0104
http://www.imperialoil.ca/Canada-Eng...Xd-3_extra.pdf

The Shell is not certified either, http://eolcs.api.org/DisplayLicenseI...LicenseNo=0059

You'll also see the Castrol has no API certification.

Here is my latest analsyis on the Esso. Numbers are good. Oil is cheap and easy to find.

http://www.calgarycachers.net/red90/...l_Analysis.pdf

IMO, the only comparison to be made is looking at oil analysis. Just because people have high mileage does not mean their engines are not wearing out....

[Red90]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

OK, found a datasheet on the Castrol.

http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/52...62_2007_10.pdf

[stefan]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

cheers, i'll read through some of that. i've only bought oil at the dealer maybe 3 times, and it was certified for my TDI, of course they may have used something else before that.
i agree, oil analysis is the only true way to compare. Still not great unless you try a few different things yourself though. I would think even one analysis to the next can vary a lot depending on driving style and current state of engine?

[The_Jerbel]

Re: Where to get Oil in Edmonton

Just had a fresh search and apparently they now use something decent. They used to sell Syntec, which was not a proper diesel oil and not synthetic.

Castrol syntec IS full synthetic.