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Title: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: dave the builder on 24 January 2021, 22:25:49

20L of 10w40 delivered for  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fanfaro-TSX-20L-Semi-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-10W-40-501-01-505-00-SL-CF-MB229-1/303135413735?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)£25.49
not sure how long the offer will last
I've purchased from them several times without issues  :)
obviously they won't deliver to Brackley though

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: Broomies Mate on 24 January 2021, 22:40:36

I got excited.... then realised it's semi-synth.  No good for the pair of Swedes.  :'(

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 January 2021, 22:44:07

I noticed it’s labelled SN on the top of the page but SL on the bottom description?

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 January 2021, 22:46:51

Although plenty good enough for normal cars

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: dave the builder on 24 January 2021, 22:55:46

Quote from: Broomies Mate on 24 January 2021, 22:40:36

I got excited.... then realised it's semi-synth.  No good for the pair of Swedes.  :'(

they sell other flavours too  :D

Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 January 2021, 22:44:07

I noticed it’s labelled SN on the top of the page but SL on the bottom description?

it's ACEA A3/B4  :y
Trade club 10w40 semi was ACEA A3,B3 and  API SL/CF but that seems to have been discontinued

£8 an oil change ish  ;) plus filter  :P

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: dave the builder on 24 January 2021, 22:58:52

Just to add ,i'm not on commission  ;D
but i know people pay £25 for a 5 L tub from halfords and the like  ::)
and in these "unprecedented times"  saving some money helps

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 January 2021, 23:08:08

Oh definitely, it’s well good enough for these cars and probably better than it was when it was given its first specification.

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: Broomies Mate on 24 January 2021, 23:30:19

Quote from: dave the builder on 24 January 2021, 22:55:46

they sell other flavours too  :D

You are right.  Bought (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MANNOL-20L-Fully-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-EXTREME-5W-40-SN-CH-4-A3-B4-VW-502-505/303141880823?hash=item4694aa03f7:g:JqgAAOSweaResTtK)

Cheers Dave.  :y

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2021, 16:09:05

Quote from: dave the builder on 24 January 2021, 22:25:49

obviously they won't deliver to Brackley though

Thats fine, as he dont sell what I need.

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: biggriffin on 27 January 2021, 14:25:16

Quote from: Broomies Mate on 24 January 2021, 23:30:19

Quote from: dave the builder on 24 January 2021, 22:55:46

they sell other flavours too  :D

You are right.  Bought (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MANNOL-20L-Fully-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-EXTREME-5W-40-SN-CH-4-A3-B4-VW-502-505/303141880823?hash=item4694aa03f7:g:JqgAAOSweaResTtK)

Cheers Dave.  :y

 My Saab(vectra) uses 5/30 fully sympathy

Title: Re: Cheap 710 10w40 OIL
Post by: Broomies Mate on 27 January 2021, 15:16:32

Quote from: biggriffin on 27 January 2021, 14:25:16

 My Saab(vectra) uses 5/30 fully sympathy

It does indeed.  I find mine run hotter than standard (remaps), and neither are young cars, so I use 5w40.  :y