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twr7cx
3rd March 2019, 02:16 PM
Couldn't find a previous mention of this here on AULRO so thought I'd throw it up incase the info helps others in the future.

Called in to Repco to get some Penrite Full Synthetic 5W-30 for an oil change on the MY12 D4 2.7 TDV6 as per the Penrite Lube Guide < Penrite Australia - NetLube (https://www.datateck.com.au/Lube/PenriteAus/) > recommendation. Couldn't find it on the shelf and the guy checked the computer and advised it's no longer available so offered me the Vantage version - Penrite Vantage Full Synthetic 5W-30 < VANTAGE FULL SYNTHETIC 5W-30 | Penrite Oil (https://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/vantage-full-synthetic-5w-30#/) >. Checked the specs on Google to compare when I noticed:


Note: Sold as Vantage Full Synthetic 5W-30 (https://www.penriteoil.com.au/applications/car-4wd/engine-oils/vantage-full-synthetic-5w-30) in Repco (https://www.penriteoil.com.au/faqs#/225/what-is-penrite-vantage-and-everyday-oil-range) retail stores

stated on the Penrite Full Synethic 5W-30 product page. No idea why, maybe some special arrangement Repco have in place so people return to them to buy the oil under a false belief that the Vantage product cannot be attained elsewhere. The specifications on the product pages are identical.
justinc
3rd March 2019, 03:05 PM
Couldn't find a previous mention of this here on AULRO so thought I'd throw it up incase the info helps others in the future.

Called in to Repco to get some Penrite Full Synthetic 5W-30 for an oil change on the MY12 D4 2.7 TDV6 as per the Penrite Lube Guide < Penrite Australia - NetLube (https://www.datateck.com.au/Lube/PenriteAus/) > recommendation. Couldn't find it on the shelf and the guy checked the computer and advised it's no longer available so offered me the Vantage version - Penrite Vantage Full Synthetic 5W-30 < VANTAGE FULL SYNTHETIC 5W-30 | Penrite Oil (https://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/vantage-full-synthetic-5w-30#/) >. Checked the specs on Google to compare when I noticed:



stated on the Penrite Full Synethic 5W-30 product page. No idea why, maybe some special arrangement Repco have in place so people return to them to buy the oil under a false belief that the Vantage product cannot be attained elsewhere. The specifications on the product pages are identical.


....so enjoying the D4 Scott? A big improvement on the Ranger or whatever the ute was...🤔
twr7cx
3rd March 2019, 03:10 PM
....so enjoying the D4 Scott? A big improvement on the Ranger or whatever the ute was...🤔

Took delivery of it Friday afternoon but aside from a quick spin to get it home from the freight depot can't really drive it until it's been over the pits and registered. May did comment after she had driven it about 100m that it was significantly more comfortable than the Ranger!

Doing a full oil/fluid change so that we've got a blank slate to start from.
justinc
3rd March 2019, 03:18 PM
Took delivery of it Friday afternoon but aside from a quick spin to get it home from the freight depot can't really drive it until it's been over the pits and registered. May did comment after she had driven it about 100m that it was significantly more comfortable than the Ranger!

Doing a full oil/fluid change so that we've got a blank slate to start from.

Congrats!!! Life is too short not to love the car you drive!!!😄