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[-Alex-]

I'm terribly sorry to jump on the bandwagon, was about to search and saw this post

Is it Semi Synth VX 10W/40 for a 2000 (facelift, paper filter) 3.0 MV6 please?

I can at least promise I won't ask the same question again

[Marks DTM Calib]

I'm terribly sorry to jump on the bandwagon, was about to search and saw this post

Is it Semi Synth VX 10W/40 for a 2000 (facelift, paper filter) 3.0 MV6 please?

I can at least promise I won't ask the same question again

Yep, I use fully synth in my Facelift but, its had this every 3-4K miles since sub 20K on the clock!

The mini face lift gets semi synth

[-Alex-]

I'm terribly sorry to jump on the bandwagon, was about to search and saw this post

Is it Semi Synth VX 10W/40 for a 2000 (facelift, paper filter) 3.0 MV6 please?

I can at least promise I won't ask the same question again

Yep, I use fully synth in my Facelift but, its had this every 3-4K miles since sub 20K on the clock!

The mini face lift gets semi synth

Wow, that was quick! Thanks for this Mark, Semi Synth 10W/40 VX stuff for new shape MV6. Burnt onto the mind

[humbucker]

just bought me 20 litres of the good stuff. 4 5L for the price of 3. and god bless the trade card...!

 

[cem_devecioglu]

Strange, when I have the oil changed as part of a service by the local Vx stealer it says Mobil 1 10W/40 on the invoice...

Mr Hagon.

That might be what they are using as many of these garages have a bulk delivery setup for servicing rather than using the excellent Vx/Gm oil....

Anyway, Mobil dont do a Mobil 1 oil in 10W40 grade....they do do a Super-S and a Super-M

Can't really see a stealer shelling out £46.99 for 5 litres of oil - unless the bulk price is very, very much lower than Halfrauds. I'd be wanting single malt for that!  

Kevin

Its probably nothing more than Super-M which is a pretty basic multigrade oil by all accounts.

Mobil 1 is only available as 0-30 and 0-40!

The last 2 changes I used 0-40 Mobil 1..The lifter noise is reduced somewhat or my money  

[Kevin Wood]

Strange, when I have the oil changed as part of a service by the local Vx stealer it says Mobil 1 10W/40 on the invoice...

Mr Hagon.

That might be what they are using as many of these garages have a bulk delivery setup for servicing rather than using the excellent Vx/Gm oil....

Anyway, Mobil dont do a Mobil 1 oil in 10W40 grade....they do do a Super-S and a Super-M

Can't really see a stealer shelling out £46.99 for 5 litres of oil - unless the bulk price is very, very much lower than Halfrauds. I'd be wanting single malt for that!  

Kevin

Its probably nothing more than Super-M which is a pretty basic multigrade oil by all accounts.

Mobil 1 is only available as 0-30 and 0-40!

The last 2 changes I used 0-40 Mobil 1..The lifter noise is reduced somewhat or my money  

That'll be because all those pennies in your wallet aren't rattling around any more.

Kevin

[Phil]

Can't really see a stealer shelling out £46.99 for 5 litres of oil - unless the bulk price is very, very much lower than Halfrauds. I'd be wanting single malt for that!  

Kevin

Seeing as Costco do 4ltrs of Mobil 1 for £22ish incl VAT i would assume a garage buying direct pays considerably less than that, so in answer to your question Hellfarts have a massive mark up on it (btw on halfords trade card its £36ish, still considerably more than Costco)

[Kevin Wood]

I have used the fully synthetic Chevron 5w40 oil from Costco before. Not bad value. About 50 quid + VAT for 20 litres IIRC. Semi Synth GM oil is so much cheaper that I just use that and change it more often now. It comes in manageable containers too (unless you just ask for 20 litres  ).

I used to use mobil 1 7 or 8 years ago when you could pick up a 4l (could even have been 5l actually) container of it in France for about 12-15 quid. Used to chuck a few of them in the car whenever I did a booze cruise, etc. They can take a hike these days though.  

Kevin

[ians]

I have used the fully synthetic Chevron 5w40 oil from Costco before. Not bad value. About 50 quid + VAT for 20 litres IIRC. Semi Synth GM oil is so much cheaper that I just use that and change it more often now. It comes in manageable containers too (unless you just ask for 20 litres  ).

I used to use mobil 1 7 or 8 years ago when you could pick up a 4l (could even have been 5l actually) container of it in France for about 12-15 quid. Used to chuck a few of them in the car whenever I did a booze cruise, etc. They can take a hike these days though.  

Kevin

who on earth would do that - must weigh a ton

[Kevin Wood]

I have used the fully synthetic Chevron 5w40 oil from Costco before. Not bad value. About 50 quid + VAT for 20 litres IIRC. Semi Synth GM oil is so much cheaper that I just use that and change it more often now. It comes in manageable containers too (unless you just ask for 20 litres  ).

I used to use mobil 1 7 or 8 years ago when you could pick up a 4l (could even have been 5l actually) container of it in France for about 12-15 quid. Used to chuck a few of them in the car whenever I did a booze cruise, etc. They can take a hike these days though.  

Kevin

who on earth would do that - must weigh a ton

It makes for a humourous first oil change when trying to pour it. I have actually got a tap that screws into the neck of the bottle but seeing as it's just as cheap in 5L bottles it's not worth bothering. Just have to remember to ask for 4x5L   Otherwise, you get a box about the same size and take it home, only to find it's got one great big 20l carton in it.

Kevin

[bighed]

GM 10/40 Semi Syth.

GM Oil is £8 for 5L when you get the 4 for 3 offer on 5L bottles.

Oil filters work out at about £1.10.

So an oil change on mine costs me less than a tenner. I change the oil 3/4 times a year. Made a massive difference to the feel of the engine!  

  :oThe 10/40 semi is £25 at my local stealers?? :-?

[Martin_1962]

GM 10/40 Semi Syth.

GM Oil is £8 for 5L when you get the 4 for 3 offer on 5L bottles.

Oil filters work out at about £1.10.

So an oil change on mine costs me less than a tenner. I change the oil 3/4 times a year. Made a massive difference to the feel of the engine!  

  :oThe 10/40 semi is £25 at my local stealers?? :-?

Get a trade club card

[tunnie]

GM 10/40 Semi Syth.

GM Oil is £8 for 5L when you get the 4 for 3 offer on 5L bottles.

Oil filters work out at about £1.10.

So an oil change on mine costs me less than a tenner. I change the oil 3/4 times a year. Made a massive difference to the feel of the engine!  

  :oThe 10/40 semi is £25 at my local stealers?? :-?

Hehe, yeah, thats retail prices!

Its by 3 x 5L and get the 4th 5L free at most dealers, its been an offer running for ages.

If you buy 20 oil filters at one time, they work out at £1.10 ish including VAT each!

[Amego52]

Whats the crack with VX fully synthetic 5w30, I've got a couple of gallons knocking around in my garage which I bought for 14 pounds per gallon. Not sure weather to use it or not in the V6.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Whats the crack with VX fully synthetic 5w30, I've got a couple of gallons knocking around in my garage which I bought for 14 pounds per gallon. Not sure weather to use it or not in the V6.

Its what goes in mine!