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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FocalPoint" data-source="post: 4532654" data-attributes="member: 2732">We always feel we work harder than others ( competitors ). Plenty of explanations, suggestions and advice are solicited from us and hardly ever from our competitors. Everything from the earth to the sky are thrown at us. But fortunately, we always look at it positively for this is the only way to connect to REAL car lovers whom we treasure unreservedly. What say you, cheuman? By the way, it is good to be discerning and this is to be encouraged.The first step is to read completely all that is there on the packaging and even check out the quality of the paper card used in the making of the box and even the printing resolution. If in doubt, hold on to that wallet!Today's motor oils are all detergent oils. They not only lubricate but very importantly, also clean. From R & D at the factory, there is some remnants of Tufoil still clinging onto bearings and metal surfaces inside the engine after first application. A half bottle for the subsequent application is a cost-effective way to maintain the performance. But bear in mind that the new motor oil has 100% strength detergents and this will continously clean the interior metal surfaces. Hence, at the end of the day, only a super thin micron layer of highly slippery and shiny film remains. There is no way for this film to gain " thickness " due to the constant attack by the detergents.Ester oils and all PAO form Group 5 are highly regarded. In fact, all synthetics should be from this base stock before they can rightfully call themselves synthetics so as to raise the bar in motor oil performance.Tufoil contains a significant amount of ester oils.Always check the oil quality. There is no hard and fast rule that a motor oil is good for 10,000 km, otherwise it will be printed on the sticker. On the other hand, a motor vehicle that is daily used for outstation travel will normally have cleaner oils even at 10,000 km. Recently, there were many complaints and gripes directed at a car company in Cars, Bikes and Trucks ( NST.Sunday editions ) for oil change at 5000 km even with full synthetics. This isn't surprising at all for we have seen the horrors of physical sludge in luxury cars. No, these cars belong to super rich and they do not use mineral oils. How scary can Halloween be? The sludge you see will kill you faster than a bullet if you are truly a DIE-HARD car lover!! No bones about it!!By the way, how long can oils filters last? The moment you install a new oil filter, it gets partially clogged. Just think of the house water filter to obtain a picture or understanding. The water flow will be reduced after sometime just like the oil flowing through the filter before it exits to meet the moving and turning parts. At 5000 km, this filter is already clogged and no longer efficient unless it is from a brand new car. Think about this. We have sawed out used oil filters and seen the slag inside. You can even use a small tea spoon and scrap this black slag for afternoon tea in some of them!Take care.</blockquote>