Is oil a bit like cornflakes?

bobthebuilder · 18th February 2010, 19:53

I have never changed the oil on a car before but am about to do so on my new 75. I've bought the Pela pump (every day's like Christmas at the moment) but am shocked how expensive oil is.

So for example is this Halfords branded oil

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...sageParam=6.30

probably made by the same people that make Mobil, Castrol etc?

Or where can I get reasonably priced but good quality oil?

Number 6 · 18th February 2010, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobthebuilder

I have never changed the oil on a car before but am about to do so on my new 75. I've bought the Pela pump (every day's like Christmas at the moment) but am shocked how expensive oil is.

So for example is this Halfords branded oil

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...sageParam=6.30

probably made by the same people that make Mobil, Castrol etc?

Or where can I get reasonably priced but good quality oil?

Go to any motor factors and it will be cheaper than Halfrauds

But make sure you get the right spec and semi synthetic

foxspeed · 18th February 2010, 20:35

plenty of quality oil out there without a branded name on at good prices

bl52krz · 18th February 2010, 20:53

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Originally Posted by foxspeed

plenty of quality oil out there without a branded name on at good prices

always use castrol magnatec semi, 10/40 A3/B3 from cosco trade pack £31, 2x4litre= 8 ltrs=£3.87 litre.

Departed 32016 · 18th February 2010, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl52krz

always use castrol magnatec semi, 10/40 A3/B3 from cosco trade pack £31, 2x4litre= 8 ltrs=£3.87 litre.

or go to kwik fit and get mobil super s & an oil filter for £29....
thats all i would go to kf for...

bobthebuilder · 18th February 2010, 21:24

According to the handbook, I should be using 5w/30, 5w/40 or 0w/40 and not 10w/40. Is it actually Ok to use 10W/40?

Halfords maybe expensive but this seems good value.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...-OILS-M-1#dtab

foxspeed · 18th February 2010, 21:31

put 10w40 in mine - to be honest it will be a short drain interval as the oil i have put in is being used to clean and flush the system and will be changed in the next few months

Ian V · 19th February 2010, 09:31

Please make sure you cover the alternator with rag before changing the oil filter. Spilt oil in the altternator will kill it.

James C · 19th February 2010, 10:46

I use 5w/40 Full Synth, but it's expensive.

A good 10w/40 should be fine though.

T-Cut · 19th February 2010, 11:00

I wonder why MGR didn't include 10W/40 in the list of oils to use? It's thicker when cold than those recommended. Maybe it was a cold starting thing.

TC

18th February 2010, 19:53	#1
bobthebuilder Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gloucester Posts: 582 Thanks: 203 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Is oil a bit like cornflakes? I have never changed the oil on a car before but am about to do so on my new 75. I've bought the Pela pump (every day's like Christmas at the moment) but am shocked how expensive oil is. So for example is this Halfords branded oil http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...sageParam=6.30 probably made by the same people that make Mobil, Castrol etc? Or where can I get reasonably priced but good quality oil?

18th February 2010, 21:24	#6
bobthebuilder Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gloucester Posts: 582 Thanks: 203 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	According to the handbook, I should be using 5w/30, 5w/40 or 0w/40 and not 10w/40. Is it actually Ok to use 10W/40? Halfords maybe expensive but this seems good value. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...-OILS-M-1#dtab Last edited by bobthebuilder; 18th February 2010 at 21:41.. Reason: number wrong

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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: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I wonder why MGR didn't include 10W/40 in the list of oils to use? It's thicker when cold than those recommended. Maybe it was a cold starting thing. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 19th February 2010 at 11:03..

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foxspeed Loves to post rover 75cdt Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: secret airfield near Leeds Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	plenty of quality oil out there without a branded name on at good prices

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foxspeed Loves to post rover 75cdt Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: secret airfield near Leeds Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	put 10w40 in mine - to be honest it will be a short drain interval as the oil i have put in is being used to clean and flush the system and will be changed in the next few months

19th February 2010, 09:31	#8
Ian V Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Diesel CDT Club SE. 1978 GS 750 Suzuki. 1989 VFR 750 Honda. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Habrough Lincolnshire Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Please make sure you cover the alternator with rag before changing the oil filter. Spilt oil in the altternator will kill it.

19th February 2010, 10:46	#9
James C Regular poster MG ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minehead Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I use 5w/40 Full Synth, but it's expensive. A good 10w/40 should be fine though.