This is the first post of 2014. I've been busy with work and busy with finding better products to sell. One that's beneficial for your engines. I present you as per below,
Shenzo Oils!
A few FAQs as per below will answer your questions :
1. Why Shenzo? Why did you pick this on top of other oils?
- I have known this particular supplier for many years and always had faith in products he chose to distribute. I heard of this oil circling the market for quite some time and didn't know he was the one selling it as we don't meet up often. The moment I found out he was the one supplying this, I was eager to find out more, on WHY he chose this and not other oils.
2. Would you classify this oil as a good oil in your personal automotive dictionary and why?
- YES. This oil is made and blended in Japan. Japanese base oils. Bear in mind that our sensitive little engines are not in favor of oils that are from the depths of the middle eastern deserts. They are high in salt and sulfur which is a big no-no for our engine. The Japanese and German oils are from undersea, which is much refined in terms of purity. Even our local Pet***** oils are from the middle east. They get good oils locally off the South China Sea but sell them off and buy back cheapo oils for processing all for the sake of money.
3. How is this going to work in my engine?
- Oils have 3 main purpose. Luricate, cool, protect. However, on top of it's good base oil, Shenzo uses the very best additives and blends to ensure this oil performs and protects well when used long term. This includes close to zero evaporation of engine oil during high revving and hot weather. Some customers tend to lose oil over time eventhough their piston ring tolerances are tight.
4. API SN you say? Most or every oil now has that.
- Most claim to have them, or at least SM. You all may not know what it is, but it's a donut looking logo that's on the front of the bottle written API SN. Kindly note that a lot of companies are abusing this logo and you can do a search for each and every of the oil's company name on the API website. More info on API Licensing also can be found here.
Their certificates can be found here
It isn't at all cheap to get API licensing and endorsement. An oil may say "Exceeds API SM specifications" but it does not mean that it has the certification. Below are years where specifications were established setting new benchmarks on tests :
SG = 1993 formula
SH = 1996 formula
SJ = 1997 formula
SL = 2001 formula
SM = 2004 formula
SN = 2011 formula (SHENZO racing oil)
5. Why should I use SN and not SL or SM or anything earlier?
- Well, if you have an old car, not an issue. But if you have a real new car, requiring specific engine oils, be aware. In comparison, the SN formula is more refined technologically. Better blends, better additives, better antifriction properties, better cooling agents, etc. Take an Audi, VW or BMW for example. These engines are made with tighter tolerances, smaller oil channels and are more compact to the 90s engine of the same capacity. You want your oil to reach out to the engine engine's bearings and journals faster or as fast as possible without risking damage on startup and the SN oils are capable of doing so. On top of that, these engines also tend to lose engine oil over time. The latest shenzo oil are designed not to evaporate as fast as their competitors oils.
6. Can I race with Shenzo Oil?
- Yes. In fact, a few of the MME and S1K guys in Sepang were using this oil and the oil loss rate is half as slow as compared to competitor's oils. Temperature was pretty stable too.
7. So many grades available, what should I use?
- We do have various grades as per below :
| SHENZO CHALLENGER | 20W-50 | SN | ||
| SHENZO HIGH-RPM | 15W-40 | SN | ||
| SHENZO INFINITY | 5W-30 | SN | Resource Conserving | GF-5 |
| SHENZO INVINCIBLE | 5W-40 | SN | ||
| SHENZO RUSH-GT | 10W-30 | SN | Resource Conserving | GF-5 |
| SHENZO SMART | 10W-30 | SN | Resource Conserving | GF-5 |
| SHENZO SUPER-GT | 10W-40 | SN |
The smaller and also newer engines can run on the 5w30 Infinity series. The oil is pretty thin, but still retains its viscosity and does not break down under extreme heat. The thicker grades like 15w40 and 10w40 can be used on moderately aged vehicles and turbo engines. As for the 20w50, this will be specifically for old dinosaur-aged vehicles that are losing oil not through evaporation, but compression loss.
I am well trained to pick a suitable oil for your engine and you can ask me anytime.
8. The above says Resource Conserving GF-5, what does this mean?
- These oils are so-called energy saving oils. Also licensed under API, only on 30grade. This is known as the Starburst Logo. There are a minority of oil companies abusing these logos and slapping them onto their 40grade oils. These oils on tests are proven to save fuel due to good kinetic viscosity on certain temperatures.
9. You sure you got API license?
- Yes. In fact, you can actually ask ANY oil company to show you their certs. Challenge them and see if they can produce one.
10. What kind of oil change interval do you recommend?
- I would recommend 10k intervals on these oils. My 5w30 and 5w40 states 15000km. The OCI for these oils are stated by API themselves and not based on assumptions. However, I would recommend to just stick to 10,000km as we don't really have american fuel or clean american air lol.
11. You got 5l package?
All Shenzo oils are sold in 4litre package.
12. They say different package, different blends. Like those of S**** and Cas**** you find in hypermarket got different blends than the one selling in sparepart shop. What about Shenzo?
- True that. Different country have different budgets, ambient temperature, fuel, climate, and conditions. They request that oil companies put in either the best available blends or cheaper blends based on both budget and the said conditions. Problem in the oil market is that there are a lot cross border sales resulting in oils of different blends reaching end users without their knowledge. Shenzo will be the very first in the world, and is in the midst of putting serial numbers on their containers to track down which blend goes where as each oil is specifically and carefully blended to suit each and every country's conditions ensuring the best for end users.
13. Most oils in the market are sold 5w30 and 5w40 as fully synthetics, 10w30 10w40 as semi synthetics, 15w40 and 20w50 as minerals. What about Shenzo?
- All Shenzo oils are fully synthetics, regardless of the amount of polymers put in to stretch its viscosity over temperatures.
14. Are we supposed to care about 5w 10w and 15w?
Generally, in our weather, not necessarily. However, the cold viscosity does affect OUR(climate) cold start, but only to a certain extent. Hence, when you shake a brand new 5w40 and a 10w40, the 5w40 feels thinner. The 10w40 has got more base oil and less additives compared to a 5w40.
I think that pretty much sums up all the questions in your head. I have started selling this oil and the selling price is as per below :
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SHENZO INFINITY 5W30 - RM238.00
For smoother acceleration & engine response.
API standard : SN Resource Conserving
volume : 4 Liters
SHENZO Infinity SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil is formulated to meet the new API SN standards. Oils which comply to the API SN service category have demonstrated in tests to provide greater protectons of the emission systems and turbochargers. In addition, Infinity SAE 5W-30 also meets the latest ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) GF-5 requirements. Such oils help to improve fuel economy and protect vehicle emission system components. It is therefore designated as Resource Conserving. Consistent use of Resource Conserving oils in gasoline engines may result in overall saving of fuel in the vehicles.
The specially selected synthetic components and the advanced additive technology of Infinity SAE 5W-30 ensure tip-top performance over extended period of driving. This project is suitable for use in all modern gasoline engine cars and light trucks. It is a licensed product with API (American Petroleum Institute) and carries both the "Donut" and "Starburst" symbols.
BENEFITS
- improves fuel economy
- improves life of emission components (catalytic converter, oxygen sensors)
- improves sludge, deposit and oxidation controls.
- improved filter clogging protection
- a truly all-season engine oil
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SHENZO Rush-GT 10W-30 - RM198.00
For smoother acceleration & engine response.
API standard : SN Resource Conservingvolume : 4 Liters
SHENZO Rush-GT SAE 10W-30 are superior quality fully synthetic engine oils formulated to meet the new API SN standards. Oils which comply to the API SN service category have demonstrated in tests to provide greater protectons of the emission systems and turbochargers. In addition, Infinity SAE 5W-30 also meets the latest ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) GF-5 requirements. Such oils help to improve fuel economy and protect vehicle emission system components. It is therefore designated as Resource Conserving. Consistent use of Resource Conserving oils in gasoline engines may result in overall saving of fuel in the vehicles.
Specially selected synthetic components and the advanced additive technology of Rush-GT SAE 10W-30 ensure tip-top performance over extended period of driving. This project is suitable for use in all modern gasoline engine cars and light trucks. It is a licensed product with API (American Petroleum Institute) and carries both the "Donut" and "Starburst" symbols.
BENEFITS
- improves fuel economy
- improves life of emission components (catalytic converter, oxygen sensors)
- improves sludge, deposit and oxidation controls.
- improved filter clogging protection
- A truly all-season engine oil
- Same quality product is available in different pack sizes
- Superior performance
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SHENZO High-RPM 15W-40 - RM148.00
Thicker viscosity for better high rev protection.
API standard : SNvolume : 4 Liters
SHENZO High-RPM SAE 15W-40 fully synthetic engine oils is formulated to meet the new API SN standards. Oils which comply to the API SN service category have demonstrated in tests to provide greater protectons of the emission systems and turbochargers. This top tier engine oil is much sought after for its outstanding performance protection. It is especially suited for high-rpm engines that may be running hotter.
The specially selected synthetic components and the advanced additive technology of High-RPM SAE 15W-40 ensure tip-top performance over extended period of driving. This project is suitable for use in all modern gasoline engine cars and light trucks. It is a licensed product with API (American Petroleum Institute) and carries the "Donut" symbol.
BENEFITS
- improves fuel economy
- improves life of emission components (catalytic converter, oxygen sensors)
- improves sludge, deposit and oxidation controls.
- improved filter clogging protection
- A truly all-season engine oil
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SHENZO Invincible 5W40 - RM238.00
Better high temperature management for high performance cars.
API standard : SNvolume : 4 Liters
SHENZO Invincible SAE 5W-40 fully synthetic engine oil is formulated to meet the new API SN standards. Oils which comply to the API SN service category have demonstrated in tests to provide greater protectons of the emission systems and turbochargers. Their top tier engine oil is much sought after for its outstanding performance and protection.
The specially selected synthetic components and the advanced additive technology of Invincible SAE 5W-40 ensure tip-top performance over extended period of driving. This project is suitable for use in all modern gasoline engine cars and light trucks. It is a licensed product with API (American Petroleum Institute) and carries the "Donut" symbol.
BENEFITS
- improves fuel economy
- improves life of emission components (catalytic converter, oxygen sensors)
- improves sludge, deposit and oxidation controls.
- improved filter clogging protection
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SHENZO Super-GT 10W-40 - RM198.00
Provide excellent temperature management and maximum power for the engine.
API standard : SNvolume : 4 Liters
SHENZO Super-GT SAE 10W-40 are fully synthetic engine oils formulated to meet the new API SN standards. Oils which comply to the API SN service category have demonstrated in tests to provide greater protectons of the emission systems and turbochargers. This top tier engine oil is much sought after for its outstanding performance protection.
Specially selected synthetic components and the advanced additive technology of Super-GT SAE 10W-40 ensure tip-top performance over extended period of driving. This project is suitable for use in all modern gasoline engine cars and light trucks. It is a licensed product with API (American Petroleum Institute) and carries the "Donut" symbol.
BENEFITS
- improves fuel economy
- improves life of emission components (catalytic converter, oxygen sensors)
- improves sludge, deposit and oxidation controls.
- improved filter clogging protection
- A truly all-season engine oil
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SHENZO Challenger 20W-50 - RM128.00
Suitable for endurance racing. Maximum engine protection under extreme conditions.
API standard : SNvolume : 4 Liters
SHENZO Challenger SAE 20W-50 fully synthetic engine oils is formulated to meet the new API SN standards. Oils which comply to the API SN service category have demonstrated in tests to provide greater protectons of the emission systems and turbochargers. This particular grade is suited for use in older vehicles, especially those in tropical climates.
The specially selected synthetic components and the advanced additive technology of Challenger SAE 20W-50 ensure tip-top performance over extended period of driving. This project is suitable for use in all modern gasoline engine cars and light trucks. It is a licensed product with API (American Petroleum Institute) and carries the "Donut" symbol.
BENEFITS
- improves fuel economy
- improves life of emission components (catalytic converter, oxygen sensors)
- improves sludge, deposit and oxidation controls.
- improved filter clogging protection
- A truly all-season engine oil
Kindly contact me at 012-9096996 for further enquiries. COD location usually around Subang Jaya SS14 or SS19 after dinner time. Postage available at RM20.00 for up to 2cans flat rate.
Cheers
Elton
