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[DrAndyB]

Looking to give the old girl a quick oil change, Genuine GM 10/40 Semi as always 

Found this on the bay of the flea http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20LTR-DRUM-10W40-ENGINE-OIL-new-VAUXHALL-GENUINE-SEMI-SYNTHETIC-PETROL-DIESEL-/252529374078?hash=item3acbec737e:g:vh4AAOSwGWNUVLoL  Is it too good to be true ?

Looks like a single 5ltr is £20ish, and given the V6 takes about 5.5 ltrs need 2 x as always 

Not sure what a 5ltr one is these days at the Vauxhall stealer dealer ?

Thoughts ?

[GrahamT]

Looking to give the old girl a quick oil change, Genuine GM 10/40 Semi as always 

Found this on the bay of the flea http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20LTR-DRUM-10W40-ENGINE-OIL-new-VAUXHALL-GENUINE-SEMI-SYNTHETIC-PETROL-DIESEL-/252529374078?hash=item3acbec737e:g:vh4AAOSwGWNUVLoL  Is it too good to be true ?

Looks like a single 5ltr is £20ish, and given the V6 takes about 5.5 ltrs need 2 x as always 

Not sure what a 5ltr one is these days at the Vauxhall stealer dealer ?

Thoughts ?

Not that special..

http://www.autovaux.co.uk/product/93165216-95599581-semi-synthetic-vauxhall-10w40.aspx

[DrAndyB]

Not that special..

http://www.autovaux.co.uk/product/93165216-95599581-semi-synthetic-vauxhall-10w40.aspx

Ooooo, thats better .  Assume people ordered from Autovaux and is OK

[Mr Gav]

Not that special..

http://www.autovaux.co.uk/product/93165216-95599581-semi-synthetic-vauxhall-10w40.aspx

Ooooo, thats better .  Assume people ordered from Autovaux and is OK

Thats where I got mine from 

[DrAndyB]

 

May just get a 5ltr and 1ltr, and treat to a new filter.  She only does about 1000mls a year, and so not sure it wise to have oil laying around - Does it have a shelf life ?

[STEMO]

I got the 5ltr one for £19.99 a good while back. Seems to be genuine, but how would you know? 

[GrahamT]

If you're a member of an owners club like VDOC the 5l tubs are £14 from autovaux

[biggriffin]

May just get a 5ltr and 1ltr, and treat to a new filter.  She only does about 1000mls a year, and so not sure it wise to have oil laying around - Does it have a shelf life ?

It's been underground for a million years.
So I don't think it's got a best before day

[TheBoy]

I'd be wary of anything branded from ebay.  I'd be wary of anything from Autovaux - carefully inspect it when it arrives, as they have a history of sending stuff which isn't what you asked for.

As for shelf life, yes, it does degrade over time, but not enough to worry about - even with low mileage, you still have to change it annually .  Actually, if it does short trips, change it far more often than annually, as short journeys make the oil slightly acidic.

[Steve B]

I had one of those off the bay a few year ago...It was just out of date by a few months

[biggriffin]

I had one of those off the bay a few year ago...It was just out of date by a few months

And you used it, and your motor vehicle didn't go bang whoosh fizz  

[DrAndyB]

It's been underground for a million years.
So I don't think it's got a best before day

 

[Mr Gav]

I'd be wary of anything branded from ebay.  I'd be wary of anything from Autovaux - carefully inspect it when it arrives, as they have a history of sending stuff which isn't what you asked for.

As for shelf life, yes, it does degrade over time, but not enough to worry about - even with low mileage, you still have to change it annually .  Actually, if it does short trips, change it far more often than annually, as short journeys make the oil slightly acidic.

I`ve never had a problem with them but when I want something OEM  then I specify exactly what I want.

They do sell a lot of aftermarket parts but they also sell Genuine GM cheaper than the main stealers.

[biggriffin]

I'd be wary of anything branded from ebay.  I'd be wary of anything from Autovaux - carefully inspect it when it arrives, as they have a history of sending stuff which isn't what you asked for.

As for shelf life, yes, it does degrade over time, but not enough to worry about - even with low mileage, you still have to change it annually .  Actually, if it does short trips, change it far more often than annually, as short journeys make the oil slightly acidic.

I`ve never had a problem with them but when I want something OEM  then I specify exactly what I want.

They do sell a lot of aftermarket parts but they also sell Genuine GM cheaper than the main stealers.

Me to, not had problem with autovax, 

[STEMO]

I'd be wary of anything branded from ebay.  I'd be wary of anything from Autovaux - carefully inspect it when it arrives, as they have a history of sending stuff which isn't what you asked for.

As for shelf life, yes, it does degrade over time, but not enough to worry about - even with low mileage, you still have to change it annually .  Actually, if it does short trips, change it far more often than annually, as short journeys make the oil slightly acidic.

I`ve never had a problem with them but when I want something OEM  then I specify exactly what I want.

They do sell a lot of aftermarket parts but they also sell Genuine GM cheaper than the main stealers.

Me to, not had problem with autovax, 

Are they the ones that hoover your car when you buy a part?