Brand of oil.

Phil · 6th December 2008, 08:43

Hi, what brand of oil do people favour for their cars? I'm about to go and buy some. My favourite brand of oil is Duckhams.

stevemac · 6th December 2008, 08:50

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Originally Posted by Phil

Hi, what brand of oil do people favour for their cars? I'm about to go and buy some. My favourite brand of oil is Duckhams.

I purchased Halfords own brand fully synthetic when it was on half price offer last year. No complaints, but I don't think I would pay full price for any brand of synthetic oil.

T-Cut · 6th December 2008, 09:28

The most important thing is specification. Whatever oil we select, it must comply with the specification ACEA A2 (A3 for the V6/190 and Turbos and A3+B3 for diesels). Brand is a personal subject, but I always used to buy Duckhams too. Of course the primary reason was the unique Duckham's colour. That's the power of marketing! Any big name is to be recommended.

TC

Phil · 6th December 2008, 12:22

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

The most important thing is specification. Whatever oil we select, it must comply with the specification ACEA A2 (A3 for the V6/190 and Turbos and A3+B3 for diesels). Brand is a personal subject, but I always used to buy Duckhams too. Of course the primary reason was the unique Duckham's colour. That's the power of marketing! Any big name is to be recommended.

TC

Completely agree. However, I switched to Duckhams as I found Castrol GTX magnatec made the engine tap in hot weather. So tried Duckhams after a main dealer serviced the car using Duckhams and the engine was so quiet. it sounded like an electric motor.
Eyebrows raisedly I couldn't find any this morning so thought I'd try Magnatec once more. Both Duckhams and Magnatec are of the correct acea rating.

afcbadam · 6th December 2008, 12:23

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Originally Posted by stevemac

I purchased Halfords own brand fully synthetic when it was on half price offer last year. No complaints, but I don't think I would pay full price for any brand of synthetic oil.

me to. i have used it a few times in a number of cars. i would recommend it. about £17 for 5 litres

Phil · 6th December 2008, 12:25

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Originally Posted by afcbadam

me to. i have used it a few times in a number of cars. i would recommend it. about £17 for 5 litres

Any idea what the oil is Halfords use?

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The most important thing is specification. Whatever oil we select, it must comply with the specification ACEA A2 (A3 for the V6/190 and Turbos and A3+B3 for diesels). Brand is a personal subject, but I always used to buy Duckhams too. Of course the primary reason was the unique Duckham's colour. That's the power of marketing! Any big name is to be recommended. TC