We are going to discuss and give some reviews on the best engine oil as a guide for car and motorbike users to choose which one can give best optimum performence and fuel efficiency. Basically, there are three common type of engine oil (jenis minyak hitam) which is mineral base, semi synthetic and fully synthetic.

BEST MOTOR / ENGINE OIL BRAND & TYPE FOR YOUR CAR / MOTORCYCLE?

Here we would like to know which type and brand do you use that is the best for your ride. Different engine oil is suitable for different vehicle model. So maybe you can help others in choosing what type and brand of engine oil most suitable for their cars.

There are many brands of engine oil some of it claim that they have efficient additive or whatsoever. So for anybody have tried it, please give a comment here as many people keep asking about the effectiveness of an engine oil brand. Any reduce fuel consumption km/l? or increase in performance? Kindly share here.

Below is the price list of engine oil in Malaysia. you can update by giving comments about the price of each brand.

Engine Oil Price Lists Harga Minyak Hitam

 Agip Formula 3000 semi 10w40 RM 82/4L,
Agip Sint EVolution 2000 10w40 semi RM 92/4L,
Agip Sint Evolution Fully 5W40 RM 155/4L,

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Bardahl 5W-30 Fully Syn XTC: RM78/4L, Jln. Ipoh,
Bardahl 5W-40 Full Syn XTC : RM106/4L, Penang,
Bardahl 5W-40 Fully Syn XTC: RM78/4L, Kepong,
Bardahl 10W-40 Semi-Syn : RM68/4L, PEnang,

Castrol GTX mineral 10W-30: RM42/3L, JB,
Castrol GTX mineral 20W-50: RM52/4L, Tesco JB,
Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 API SL (made in EU): RM79.9/4L, Carrefour JB,
Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 API SM (local packaging): RM95/4L, JB,

Caltex Delo®400 15w40 (CI-4/API SL rating) RM187/18L Pail, Winko Industrial – Klang, quotation – .
Caltex Havoline Syn Blend 10w 40 API SM RM97/4L Caltex station,

Chevron Delo400 15w40 RM88/5L (old stock price) .

ELF Sporty XP mineral 15w-50:RM50/4L, Batu Caves,KL.
ELF Excellium SM 5W40 RM155/4L Batu Caves,
ELF Synthetic Pro 10W50 RM162/4L (Amway)
ELF Molygraphite 15W50 RM79/4L (Amway)

ENEOS semi-syn 10w40 RM97/4L, Klang
ENEOS MOLYBDENUM 10W40 RM77 = FREE small animal towel – Changloon, Kedah
ENEOS ECO-TOURING 5W30 RM95 = FREE small animal towel as well…. Changloon, Kedah
Enoc ultra 10w40 (SL) RM65/4L, Ampang point, .

Hyrax oil – semi syn API SL 10W/40: RM60/4L, klang
Hyrax oil – fully syn API SL 5W/40: RM80/4L, klang

Idemitsu mineral Eco 10W-30: RM65/4L, JB,
Idemitsu Semi-Syn.Eco 10W-40 : RM90/4L. Penang,
Idemitsu Semi-Syn Touring 10w-40: RM95/4L, Klang Valley,
Idemitsu mineral Touring 15W-40: RM 66/4L, Kuching,
Idemitsu Vtec-LEV Fully-Syn(Honda) 5w-40 : RM110/4L PG,.

Mobil-1 ‘Gold’ – full synthetic 0w 40 – conforms to API SM/CF – RM245/4L, RM63/L  @ Esso/Mobil Stn

Mobil-1 ‘silver’ – full synthetic 5w 50 – conforms to API SM/SL/SJ/CF – RM208/4L

Mobil 1 full-synthetic 0w40 : RM245-4L, Esso Station (Klang),

Pure Guard Mineral 10w30: RM12/L. 15th May 09. Lip Son auto parts, opposite PISA, Penang island

Pennzoil mineral 10W-30 API SM: RM49/3L, JB,
Pennzoil mineral 10W-30 API SM: RM51/4L, UMW SA,
Pennzoil Platinum 5W 30 API SM and ILSAC GF4, RM70/4L, Taiping
Pennzoil Platinum 5W 30 API SM and ILSAC GF4, RM80/4L, KL
Pennzoil Platinum 10W 40 API SM, RM86/4L, KL,

Petronas Mach 5 20W-50 API SM, Packing : 4/4Lts / Ctn – Price : RM 244.40, Kepong -
Petronas Motolub CS3 15W-40 API CI-4/SL, Packing : 4/5Lts / Ctn – Price : RM 225.20, Kepong -

Prestone mineral 20W-50: RM49/4L, Tesco JB,

Q8 Advanced Semi-Synthetic 10w-40: RM99/4L, Klang Valley,
Q8 Excel Fully Synthetic 5w-40: RM165/4L, Klang Valley,

Quaker State mineral 10w30, Rm48/4L, Perai, Penang,

Ravenol RFS 15W-50 (semi-syn??) RM130/5L, .
Royal Purple Semi-Syn 10w40 Rm134 JB.COD city square

Shell Helix Ultra fully-syn 5W-40: RM139/4L, Tesco JB,
Shell Semi Syn HX-7 10W 40 API SM RM79.2/4L (but need to buy 1 box/4bottle), KL,
Shell Semi Syn HX-7 10W 40 API SM RM88/4L PH Auto (Sea Park),

TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 SM 5W30 RM180/4L Jalan Kuchai Lama,

Any experience? come give your comment here =)