Underworld Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 My car is running rather low on oil ive just seen. Im a bit of a noob with cars, is it ok to use the stuff from Garages or is it better to goto Halfords to get something better? Or am I just talking balls? Please advise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 use the search tool mate. i think valvoline and silkoline are the recommended but depends what driving you mainly do, age of car etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underworld Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hehe oil seems to be another language at the mo, theres loads of different flavours. Im a careful driver I guess, I dont go hammering the car and its only used at the weekends. Looks like I need 5w40 - Silkolene Pro S, Castrol RS, Motul 300V Power 5w50 - Valvoline VR1 SynPower, AGIP PC5w-50. Just gotta find what the diff between 40 and 50 means now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 look for posts on it by Alex. I am sure he did an excellent right up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 The difference is temperature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 have a speak to the oilman on here aka simon at opieoils.co.uk they will recomend you an oil, they are a trader on here and are giving speacil discount to members on here this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underworld Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yea I think ill just pick up a bottle of a good looking sort as i cant see much on my dip stick :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff_Rider Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Don't forget that oil at garages / petrol stations will overcharge you heavily. Halfords would be better especially if buying a gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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