qunvat Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Noticed that Asdas has a 20/50 oil for less than a fiver...is this any good for a service or should I go for a btter make / type?Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I think what it consists of is even more important than its rating, but obviously you want 20/50. It might be synthetic, I can't remember the details, people will know.I got some Halfords classic car oil 20/50 in mine that wasn't overly expensive, some of it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I agree with James, I have been using Halfords Classic oil, and it has not been too expensive for me. Good thing really, what with my engine drinking the same amount of oil per mile as it does petrol!!!!!Ohh, and mine is a 1500 engine if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 That cheapo asda oil is fine for initial running in or oiling hinges. Otherwise NO, get something that actually has a specification (not just the 20/50, but SJ, SL etc) or and api spec.Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperate Damson Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I have been using Duckhams green 20-50 and found that just fine. Would recomend. I have a 2.0 6cyl if that helps, but i did use it in my 1500 spity before. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.in_Lux Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Like anything, you get what you pay for...I doubt it will be of high quality for that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_nutter Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Think of oil like baking. You need certain ingredients to make a given recipe, and anyone following that recipe will end up with, hopefully, the same. In practice there are of course numerous variables, including the quality of the raw materials used, the amount in which they are used, and how they are mixed together. As a consequence you end up with different products, some of which will be very good, and others not so.There is also a question of balance. When making an oil many features have to be considered, including wear protection, anti-corrosion, anti-foam, filterability, etc. Getting good performance in all areas is essential for a good oil but compromises are often made. Getting good performance in one area usually involves a compromise elsewhere. (This is why you should not normally use additives in an oil).To answer the question then, as has previously been said, you get what you pay for. If it costs a fiver then that's the value of the ingredients and expertise in making it. Do you want to put that in your pride and joy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil866 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I know Asda's don't make the oil, so who does? I wonder if its in the small print on the container? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYGhost Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Probably ideal for the first 50 miles or so on a brand new engine?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maph2 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 flushing oil....gets in cars to go to local asda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnaz Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am all for saving a few pennies here and there but I do not understand the logic of putting in inferior oil in a car that you want to take care of. I suppose there is an argument for using cheap oil and changing it often but sub-£5 oil for 5l seems to be too cheap to be any good as others have said. I have used Millers, Halfords classic, Duckhams, and am about to see what Mobil 1 is like. You can't really tell what is going on with different oils and general wear on the engine but I wouldn't risk anything too cheap as the results could be rather expensive........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The cheap stuff is reclaimed oil - spot the black flecks where some of the old sludge hasn't been removed by the centrifuge process.It's fine for an oil burner on it's last legs, but don't put it in anything you care about. Buy a reasonable quality oil (around £10/gallon) and change it regularly,Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.in_Lux Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I've stuck Mobil1 in my bodgemobile. I have to look really hard to see the level on the dipstick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ.Lintern Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 What grade Mobil 1 are you using? I thought the most available stuff was too thin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.in_Lux Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 0-40. Standard stuff.Don't need it to go to 50 weight...***edit***I may be wrong... could be 10-40. I'd have to see the bottle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnaz Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I think the stuff I got is 15-50 (I am not exactly sure I'd have to confirm but it isn't the 0-40). I got a 4.5l tub for the change and a 1l tub for top-up. I think I was feeling rather flush at the time!! Oil consumtion doesn't seem particularly high (top up every few weeks with a smidge) so I decided to give it a go. I have my MOT next Friday and will do a routine service including oil and filter change then.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Bet many buy cheap bacon and eggs from a supermarket without reading the spec, if the asda oil has the right specification creditation then it should meet those requirments, if the label is a bit lacking in comitment then you get what you pays for ,, then there is the duty of the car its seasonal mileage, driven like you stole it or just potter around never beyond 200rpm its all relevant in the decision similar prices in wilkinson( even have GL4 80/90) and tesco anyone what to conjour up a spread sheet of the specs,,, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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