2014 Mazda 3

**toast** · August 7th, 2019 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Yesterday I went to various shell stations around Pasig and QC to buy Helix Ultra 5W-30. Out of 4 branches I went to, only one station was selling the 5W-30 (and only 1 stock was left, 1 liter only). Is this oil really that rare?

I noticed that the Helix 5W-40 is much easier to find compared to 5W-30, plenty of stock. Would there be an issue with using 5W-40 for the Skyactiv?

Other than Shell Helix, are there better alternatives? I don't mind the price tag as long as the quality is better than Shell.

You Can try amsoil, mag1 or zic they have 5w30 and imo much better & cheaper than shell helix ultra. You can buy them in lazada.

**travajante** · August 7th, 2019 10:30 PM

I'd go Euro blend full synthetic over US.

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**jojopad** · August 7th, 2019 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

I'd go Euro blend full synthetic over US.

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Motul, Liqui Moly, Castrol

PowerTORQ sells both Motul and Liqui Moly 5W-30. Motul is cheaper than Liqui Moly by ₱150.

**travajante** · August 8th, 2019 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Motul, Liqui Moly, Castrol

PowerTORQ sells both Motul and Liqui Moly 5W-30. Motul is cheaper than Liqui Moly by ₱150.

And there's Total....MazdaEU's lube partner thru 2021.
Mazda Partnership | Total Lubrifiants

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**bugsmobile** · August 8th, 2019 11:10 PM

Took the plunge & updated to CarPlay!

**travajante** · August 8th, 2019 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by bugsmobile

Took the plunge & updated to CarPlay!

Worthy plunge! Grats, sir![emoji106]BMW charges subscription to CarPlay.[emoji852]

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**Nelson de Leon** · August 9th, 2019 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by bugsmobile

Took the plunge & updated to CarPlay!

Congrats! Kayo lang sir nag-install?

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**jojopad** · August 10th, 2019 08:36 AM

Anyone here uses a torque wrench for tightening the wheel lug nuts? If yes what's the recommended setting?

**travajante** · August 10th, 2019 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Anyone here uses a torque wrench for tightening the wheel lug nuts? If yes what's the recommended setting?

M12x1.5 nuts come in different hex sizes & materials. 80-108#ft. Lower limits on alloy & small hex nuts, higher on steel & larger ones.

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**aRTie** · September 9th, 2019 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

I'd go Euro blend full synthetic over US.

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any particular reason for this sir Travs?

I use Royal Purple for both engine and tranny
been a fan of this oil for the last 10 years

haven't really looked around for another brand, fail kasi lagi when I try other brands