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[chrisgixer]

Any idea who supplies oil to gm? Just wondered.

[cd 2.2]

You need to look at the can for the specs below as most oils cover both petrol and diesel specs ie ACEA A3/B3

A1 Fuel economy petrol
A2 Standard performance level (now obsolete)
A3 High performance and/or extended drain
A4 Reserved for future use in certain direct injection engines
A5 Combines A1 fuel economy with A3 performance

B1 Fuel economy diesel
B2 Standard performance level (now obsolete)
B3 High performance and/or extended drain
B4 For direct injection car diesel engines
B5 Combines B1 fuel economy with B3/B4 performance

C1-04 Petrol and Light duty Diesel engines, based on A5/B5-04 low SAPS, two way catalyst compatible.
C2-04 Petrol and light duty Diesel engines, based on A5/B5-04 mid SAPS, two way catalyst compatible.
C3-04 Petrol and light duty Diesel engines, based on A5/B5-04 mid SAPS, two way catalyst compatible, Higher performance levels due to higher HTHS.

Note: SAPS = Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous and Sulphur.

Put simply, A3/B3, A5/B5 and C3 oils are the better quality, stay in grade performance oils.


Cheers
Guy

This is an interesting bit of information that I'm happy to have at hand!
You never get told what the grade of the oil is when you buy it only that it's 10/40 and so on.  This is very helpful to know 
The oil I use specifies on the bottle A3, B3, B4  and it also states that it's   API SN/CF (I think that's a good thing)

[oilman]

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[dbug]

Engine oil for '67 TR4A? - currently filled with Duckhams 20W50

[oilman]

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[oilman]

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[chrisgixer]

If you are struggling to find the right engine oil for your car, don't forget about our free oil advice.

All we need to know is

Make:
Model:
Year:
Engine type:
Performance modifications:
Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc)
Any other information that may be relevant: e.g. approx BHP if modified, oil temps if known

If you need help you can call us Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm on 01209 202944, email us at sales@opieoils.co.uk, or use our Recommendation form, or just ask here.

May I direct the honourable member to post 33.

[05omegav6]

Missed a trick earlier, someone was actually asking for a recommendation earlier on a different thread... oh well another sale missed

[chrisgixer]

I wonder what the honourable member suggests for my Mrs Lexus is300? Standard engine. Un-modified, one lady driver, gets an occasional thrashing now and then.

The car that is, not the lady

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Gm 5/30 fully at guess would do(dexos)

[chrisgixer]

Gm 5/30 fully at guess would do(dexos)

That's a very helpful reply in the help section Biggriffin. Thankyou.

I wonder if the oilman has a suggestion though. And will it be any cheaper than our usual tc outlet?

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Gm 5/30 fully at guess would do(dexos)

That's a very helpful reply in the help section Biggriffin. Thankyou.

I wonder if the oilman has a suggestion though. And will it be any cheaper than our usual tc outlet?

kernow a long way, they still on dial-up. Wouldn't hold your breath for to long.

[Stemo]

The man in kwik fit only uses the finest oils and lubricants on my vehicles, and then, if necessary, I top up using asda's own brand.

[chrisgixer]

The man in kwik fit only uses the finest oils and lubricants on my vehicles, and then, if necessary, I top up using asda's own brand.

No surprise there at all

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The man in kwik fit only uses the finest oils and lubricants on my vehicles, and then, if necessary, I top up using asda's own brand.

only the best for a gaywoo no expense spared.