Nulon Engine Oil?

I was lucky. I picked up some motul turbolite (i think) for 45 bucks! :D:D:D (5w-30)

Australian made oil and other countries use different base oils.... Its like paint... you start off with a base then you add the colours... with oil you start with a base then start to add the additives.... They say the europeans have the best base oil.... If you start with the best you cant go wrong......
Where is nulon made....???

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Originally Posted by RCS 20L

Australian made oil and other countries use different base oils.... Its like paint... you start off with a base then you add the colours... with oil you start with a base then start to add the additives.... They say the europeans have the best base oil.... If you start with the best you cant go wrong......
Where is nulon made....???

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Nulon is an Australian owned company. As for the oils, I am not too sure. Google it, you may find out more information.

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Originally Posted by RCS 20L

Australian made oil and other countries use different base oils.... Its like paint... you start off with a base then you add the colours... with oil you start with a base then start to add the additives.... They say the europeans have the best base oil.... If you start with the best you cant go wrong......
Where is nulon made....???

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You were close on the base oils, but they do not differ because of country. They differ because of this:

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Originally Posted by aaronng

Hydrocracked - These are mineral oils that are broken down to give the desired molecule size so that you can have the viscosity you want. As smooth as "real" synthetic but when put under extreme heat and pressure (i.e. track racing), they start to lose viscosity because the molecules break to smaller length chains. Castrol Formula R and Edge 5w-30 fall into this category.

Polyalphaolefins (PAO) - These oils are made from the natural gas part by linking molecules together to make a longer one. Good protection and will withstand extreme conditions. But..... they don't leave a thick layer on metals, so when you start your cold engine, there is a little more wear. Expensive synthetics fall into this category, Mobil 1 gold, Shell Helix Ultra, Motul Turbolight, Castrol Formula R and Edge 0w-40.

Double ester - These are made from esters. The long chain ester are coiled when cold, and stretched when warm. Longer molecules = better protection. These oils also tend to stick to metal, so overnight, they will still protect your engine when you start in the morning. The downside is that they are very expensive. An example is Motul 300V.

Honda oil is mineral oil, made by Caltex.

For me, I use hydrocracked, because by the 6 month service interval, the oil should be ready for changing. It is priced just in between mineral and PAO oils, so not too hard on the wallet.

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aaronng is the lube man!!!

Oil me up baby!! :P jks jks jks

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Originally Posted by JasonGilholme

aaronng is the lube man!!!

Oil me up baby!! :P jks jks jks

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Would that be polyalphaolefin or hydrocracked? *puts on latex gloves*

HAHAHAHA :P

polyalphaolefin sounds like medication and hydrocracked sounds like a drug.... lol