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Re: Which Oil should I buy?

Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 1:35 pm
by triathlondave
Asda has 5w 30 W synthetic. For £12 for 4 L

They also have castrol at a discount price too.

David.

Re: Which Oil should I buy?

Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 7:48 pm
by wishmaster
We use 10w/40 'semi' from Asda in our V6 and it purrs :D

Merry Christmas :wink:

Re: Which Oil should I buy?

Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 8:33 pm
by maviczap
Wilco motorist discount centres have good prices on Comma oil

http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php? ... 20a&page=2

20litres of 15w- 40 for £55

Bit thick for you

10-40w £69 for 4 x 5 litre packs

Delivery is free over £50

Re: Which Oil should I buy?

Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 12:54 am
by bigdaddycain
celtictigress wrote:Hi I have a 1995 2.5 Diesel Tintop, The oil is a wee bit low and I was thinking of topping it up however after much head scratching in Halfords I am at a loss as to which type of oil I should buy

Any suggestions?

Thanks
Did you own the vehicle when the oil was last changed? If so and the job was contracted out to a garage, ask them the grade of oil they used, (they may even ask you to pop in whilst they top it up for you). If however you bought the bongo with the oil that's already in it... assume nothing, and base your choice of oil on opinions voiced on here. I wouldn't assume the last owner had fitted the "correct" type of oil, i'd drop the lot, and replenish with the best quality oil you can afford, along with a new oil/air filter too... :wink: I currently use a semi synthetic 10/40 In my 1995 TD Bongo.

Re: Which Oil should I buy?

Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:17 am
by The Great Pretender
bigdaddycain wrote:
celtictigress wrote:Hi I have a 1995 2.5 Diesel Tintop, The oil is a wee bit low and I was thinking of topping it up however after much head scratching in Halfords I am at a loss as to which type of oil I should buy

Any suggestions?

Thanks
Did you own the vehicle when the oil was last changed? If so and the job was contracted out to a garage, ask them the grade of oil they used, (they may even ask you to pop in whilst they top it up for you). If however you bought the bongo with the oil that's already in it... assume nothing, and base your choice of oil on opinions voiced on here. I wouldn't assume the last owner had fitted the "correct" type of oil, i'd drop the lot, and replenish with the best quality oil you can afford, along with a new oil/air filter too... :wink: I currently use a semi synthetic 10/40 In my 1995 TD Bongo.
Along with a flushing agent to.
Wouldn't it be great if 'oil' was oil ' anti freeze' was anti freeze, 'petrol' now isn't petrol and unsuitable for classic vehicles. :shock: :( :roll:

Re: Which Oil should I buy?

Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:19 am
by bigdaddycain
Aye... Good thinking Mel, a flush would be a worthwile initiative. :wink: