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[Impact Pete]

In the past I was able to get correct parts from a member on here that worked at a Vauxhall garage, is there anyone still doing this?

I only want oil filter and air filter and I'm also now unsure what I need as last time the local car parts supplier had supposed correct oil at about £17 for 5 litres now they say GM are recommending 5w 30 fully synthetic but price is up at £28 for 5 litre.

I know it's best not to listen to what GM say so what do people say on here and best place to get all the above

thank you

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

In the past I was able to get correct parts from a member on here that worked at a Vauxhall garage, is there anyone still doing this?

I only want oil filter and air filter and I'm also now unsure what I need as last time the local car parts supplier had supposed correct oil at about £17 for 5 litres now they say GM are recommending 5w 30 fully synthetic but price is up at £28 for 5 litre.

I know it's best not to listen to what GM say so what do people say on here and best place to get all the above

thank you

If, like myself, you don't have access to TC, then Autovaux are offering 4x5 litres of the above for £66 including VAT and delivery.

So £16.50 a pop.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Single  5 litre tin £22.20......plus one litre free.

[Sir Tigger KC]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20LTR-DRUM-10W40-ENGINE-OIL-VAUXHALL-GENUINE-SEMI-SYNTHETIC-PETROL-DIESEL-/390686523527?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5af6bb4087

Being ebay it might not be genuine though!   

Cheap enough though, it works out at £11.50 for 5 litres or £2.30 per litre. 

I'm not sure if anyone has used this supplier, so if you do let us know how it goes! 

[The Sheriff]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

I hope that's Genuine Asda oil?     

[The Sheriff]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

I hope that's Genuine Asda oil?     

Think so. Who does the copies, Lidl? 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

I hope that's Genuine Asda oil?     

Think so. Who does the copies, Lidl? 

No Genuine Lidl is far superior! 

[The Sheriff]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

I hope that's Genuine Asda oil?     

Think so. Who does the copies, Lidl? 

No Genuine Lidl is far superior! 

Does Gixer recommend the Lidl as opposed to the Asda then? Just the oil, not the filter, I never bother with that messy thing.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

I hope that's Genuine Asda oil?     

Think so. Who does the copies, Lidl? 

No Genuine Lidl is far superior! 

Does Gixer recommend the Lidl as opposed to the Asda then? Just the oil, not the filter, I never bother with that messy thing.

I think he's still testing.  He disapproves of recommendation on price alone you know.   

[powerslinky]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

Crisp & Dry  . .Steve  ?    you should try  their  Extra Virgin Olive... .

[The Sheriff]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

Crisp & Dry  . .Steve  ?    you should try  their  Extra Virgin Olive... .

Would you mind not taking the piss when I'm trying to do a serious review, Al. Asda 10w40 semi skimmed milk oil. Look, you've got me at it now.

[powerslinky]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

Crisp & Dry  . .Steve  ?    you should try  their  Extra Virgin Olive... .

Would you mind not taking the piss when I'm trying to do a serious review, Al. Asda 10w40 semi skimmed milk oil. Look, you've got me at it now.

Terribly sorry STMO old chap  . . . but didn't realise you done "serious" 

Given  myself a right verbal "bollocking"  for not being serious on this one 

Apologies to the OP

[Doctor Smeagol]

I put asda oil in mine. 
They don't do filters though. 

I hope that's Genuine Asda oil?     

Think so. Who does the copies, Lidl? 

No Genuine Lidl is far superior! 

Does Gixer recommend the Lidl as opposed to the Asda then? Just the oil, not the filter, I never bother with that messy thing.

I think he's still testing.  He disapproves of recommendation on price alone you know.   

Pair of half wits! 


There's advice on getting trade club access in FAQ. While it is £25 a year, it does support another good car club and allows members here access to trade prices. With oil you'll get most of your fee back in the first buy. A sound investment. 

As most sensible members know, gm oil keeps the Mayo effect on the filler neck and breathers to a minimum.  So gives your breathers a better chance of keeping clear. And hence has a better chance of keeping seals intact, including cam seals which protect your ignition system.

Most members, including the op, know this already. 

Avoid Castrol as its especially bad for Mayo. And feeding trolls.

[The Sheriff]

My car has a GM engine, albeit a modern one, and it loves asda oil. No salad cream on my dipstick, thank you bery much.