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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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Hi Guys,
Going on recommendation from Turner Engineering I have been advised to do oil changes every 3000 miles for a few oil changes while everything beds in plus I suspect my piston rings are a bit gummed up so this should help. For me every 3000 miles is about 2months-ish so this is going to be very expensive if I uses halfords.. So, where do you guys buy 20/25l drums of 10w40 semi synthetic from? What is considered a "good price" if there is such a thing? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  |
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5th Oct 2015 9:37am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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I have a Halfords Trade Card so that is usually my first port of call.
In larger quantities I would consider approaching Oilman one of the site sponsors at Opie to see what he could do? 
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40310.html?highlight=opie http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-2354-lookup-re...ilter=1991 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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5th Oct 2015 9:52am |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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Hello shaggydog
Engine Oil Costco / Trade Card Required (5W-30 for my 2.4tdci)  Click image to enlarge All Other Oils I get form either a Local Independent Landrover Specialist or a family rum Automotive Spares Shop, both are excellent, and supply enough in volume to individuals and Local Businesses that their prices are good. Oil Type and Quality 1st Price 2nd, both... SKIP
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5th Oct 2015 10:08am |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
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5th Oct 2015 10:25am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Will have a look and see what I find.
Thanks Guys Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
Self confessed mileage hunter |
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5th Oct 2015 10:28am |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6603 
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Opie for gear oils
Advanced Factors for engine oils (buy with filters etc) Halfords sometimes if there is an offer/deal on - they were doing discounted Halfords-own Ford spec oil recently 1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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5th Oct 2015 10:49am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Thanks guys.
Found Opie oils will do 20l of Castrol Magnatec 10W40 for £105 or I can go for 20L Fuchs Titan for £75. I don't imagine that there would be a world of difference between the 2 would there so I'm probably going to go for the Fuchs
Thanks Guys Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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5th Oct 2015 1:11pm |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123 
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Opie oils. But then it is just down the road for me.
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5th Oct 2015 1:47pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109  
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Makes economic sense to go for a cheaper oil if you are going to drain it every 3000 miles, the oil is hardly going to lose its lubricity in that millage. Just out of interest several years ago I replaced a head with a reconditioned head from Turners and I was advised to add Fortes engine flush to the oil before the first drain and to run the engine with the flush in the oil for about ten miles then drain. http://www.forteuk.co.uk/product-detail/36...otor-Flush For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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5th Oct 2015 2:16pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20292
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Opie.
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5th Oct 2015 2:30pm |
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| cobs Member Since: 12 Jun 2008 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 336 
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Smith and Allan
http://www.smithandallan.com/ Do their own oils and also Shell |
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5th Oct 2015 8:20pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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+1 for Castrol Engine oil at Costco
+1 for Gear Oils etc from Opie Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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5th Oct 2015 8:25pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298  
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for those that frequent Costco can you recall which Mobil 1 oils they sell and cost.
I'm thinking the Mobil 1 is better for less? |
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8th Jan 2016 9:30am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5842 
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Fuchs Titan XTR from Opie 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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