Gulf Western SYN-X

I will not buy Gulf Western ever again due to misleading advertising! I bought synx 3000 as it said synthetic on bottle. This means its NOT full synthetic but a blend. All other companies say semi-synthetic. I left my oul changes too long trusting it was synthetic and am now paying price!

Quality Australian made oil – Australian made oil worth considering and using Purchased from Autobarn Eltham as was on sale and originally was going to use as a soft flush for VQ35 engine in 05 J31 Nissan Maxima TI-L VQ35 engines are known oil consumers and their variable valve timing systems are sensitive to grade and viscosity indexes etc Once I had done a soft flush and… Read more

driven around 100 klms I re drained and changed oil filter I refilled with the Syn X 3000 instead of my usual Castrol Edge 5w40 fully synthetic and thought I’d see how it performed Well… Nothing bad to say about it Took a road trip up through North eastern Victoria in 29-38 degree temperatures Drove spiritedly on occasion with family and luggage on board Oil consumption was reduced and also held clean colour for first 3000 klms or more Reading the specifications on this oil and also the Gulf Western Syn X 5000 10 w 40 full synthetic I am very impressed with both So impressed in fact I am going to state that both exceed many other manufacturers oils specifications regardless of brand with at least a 25% saving In conclusion Congratulations Gulf Western Your products where suitable are equal and often better than many other big name brands and the factual specifications if researched prove it Your pricing structure is fair and I will totally recommend and suggest to any one reading this review Try there oils I’ve been an automotive enthusiast for years Owned many different brands of vehicles and have serviced mine and many others vehicles for over thirty years Quality Reasonable pricing I’m convinced!

Smooth as in a motorcycle – Running this in the GSX1400 and doing a great job. The bike never appears to get hot. No change with sound and operation of bike during the 8 to10,000km of use (some may change it earlier or leave it longer). This is the third time in succession I've used this oil. Engine never appears to be using/burning any oil. Operation of engine is smooth,… Read more

gearing is smooth, what can I say but very smooth. Generally you can tell when the oil is breaking down and it is telling you to change out for fresh stuff but this one seems stronger and durable. No apparent detrimental effects or problems during use of this product. Good price of around $35 (but wait for sales). I would recommend this product for any motorcycle capable of using 10W40 semi-synthetic oil. I have tried fully synthetic but save your money and use this product. The semi-synthetic oil works better in this engine.

This engine oil is very good value for money! – Brought two 5-litre bottles while they were on special from Repco for a total of $60.00. Was a bit reluctant and sceptical first...I have been using either Valvoline Synpower or Shell Helix HX8 for the last five years, but since I've got two old cars, I thought I'll just give Gulf Western a try and see how things go. Result: It was and is right up… Read more

there with either Valvoline Synpower or Shell HX8. Had the oil changes done three months ago....I checked the oil quality and quantity every fortnight...oil stayed clean and still at the right level. No problems so far. Looks like Gulf Western syn-x 5000 is performing well. Would buy it again, yes!

GREAT OIL FOR WET CLUTCH MOTORCYCLES – Just serviced my 2009 YAMAHA XJR1300 MOTORCYCLE with this oil and it runs great . No clutch slip , smooth gear changes , engine runs smoother , less engine noise than using twice the price MOTUL 5100 Oil from a MOTORCYCLE STEALERSHIP , and you get it in 5 litre containers instead of 4 litre Motorcycle oil container sizes . I would be happy to use this oil in any of my Motorcycles that I own , and GULF WESTERN OILS are AUSTRALIAN OWNED .  Show details

Excellent quality at great prices – This was recommended to me by a fellow professional mechanic and have had great results. It may clean up an engine after previous poor quality oils have left sludge. This may cause the oil to discolour at the first time use. Will continue to put it in my fleet including the newest acquisition, a Land Rover Series 3, V8.  Show details

Stopped lifter rattle on Start up – I have been using Penrite HPR 30 in my HZ Holden for the last 9 years, every time without fail there was lifter rattle on start up from a cold start, since switching to the GW Syn-X 3000 no more lifter rattle. And tho oil is half the price as well .. A win win for my old Holden.  Show details

Cheap and nasty oil – Own a 2007 Hyundai Elantra and was due for 90000k service, Hyundai were miles too dear so went back to our old mechanic. Oil used was Western Oil and shortly after noticed the motor was noisy on start up. Dipped oil and it was already dark and starting to stink and it had burned onto the dipstick even though the level was ok. This was at… Read more

93000k...ONLY 3000K AFTER SERVICE!! Drained oil and cleaned dipstick and replaced with Castrol and engine is again smooth and not noisy on startup and oil is lasting longer with no burning on dipstick. Won't ever go near Western Oil or this local mechanic again. You are charged the same for this garbage oil as you are for a good oil so am of the opinion it's obviously a cheap blended oil for workshops that they use to maximise their profits, Contacted Western Oil in Shepparton, being the local distributor, at the time and never heard back from them.

Make the switch today :) – Switched to Gulf Western Syn X 5000 Full Synthetic Oil 2 weeks ago. Got it on special at under half the price of the other brands fully synthetic oils. Previously using Nulon 10-40 Hi Tech fast flowing for many years, before making the switch.. I was reluctant at first, and sceptical, but after 2 weeks of using the product I can honestly say… Read more

that I'll be sticking with it from now on. Sick of paying top dollars for marketing purposes.. for the same thing..

This oil meets and or exceeds many specs and is a high performance product. Im running 2 V6 ECOTEC engines at home and the engines are quiet, smooth and I really cannot complain at all. This oil far exceeds the oil specs set dow by Gm for the Holden V6 ECOTEC.

As for the price, I might as well switch to 5000 klm service intervals, instead of 10000klms. It works out not much more than the cost of one service using the other brands synthetic oils... So it makes sense really. Its a fully synthetic oil with zinc and other additives, just like the other brands.

Australian made and tested on Applications in Australia and to the industry standards..

Not letting the hype of brand name control my choices anymore. If it works good, it works good.

I would honestly recommend it to any car enthusiasts looking for the best quality high performance oil possible, without costing you a days pay along the way..

Im stoked, will change oil more often now.

Specifications:

SN/CF, ACEA A3, B3, B4, MB 229.3, RN 700/710, VW 502, 505, PSA B71-2300.