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Free Screwdriver Set at Halfords
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colwyn500



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:42 pm    Post subject: Free Screwdriver Set at Halfords Reply with quote

I don't know if this is universally available at all Halfords but I just got this set of screwdrivers worth £15 with my £20 can of oil.
The offer applies to all 5 litre cans of Halfords' own brand oils...not just the classic one. Very Happy
COR_1115 by Peter Thompson, on Flickr
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D4B



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the heads up, just what I need Cool Cool

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Guess which screwdriver set I bought a few weeks ago...
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

riley541 wrote:
Guess which screwdriver set I bought a few weeks ago...


Sorry David. Sad Laughing
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Bitumen Boy



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 7:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

riley541 wrote:
Guess which screwdriver set I bought a few weeks ago...


You can never have too many screwdrivers. The more you have, the better the chance of finding one when you actually want it... Laughing

Other tools that share this property include 1/2" spanners, pliers and Stanley knives - any others?
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have just looked at the Halfords website and it confirms looks like
the offer is open in all branches.
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peter scott



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've had a set the same as those for few years now and they are very good.

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stevel98



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It only goes to show how really crap the oil is if they have to give away freebies to shift it.

There are much better lubrication alternatives for older cars these days in terms of quality and cost.


If you need screwdrivers, this is the best.. I bought one of these kits randomly at a BP station eight years ago for £9.99 and I've used it to death ever since. Its made by Draper and has a lot of very useful additions and it simply will not wear out!!

If you see one when your out and about, grab it, as its an absolute bargain!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Screwdriver-Set-70-piece-Precision-Mechanics-Socket-Bit-Tool-Set-MM-/181645342585?hash=item2a4ae7f779#ht_1862wt_721
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D4B



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

stevel98 wrote:
It only goes to show how really crap the oil is


Oil is Oil as far as I'm concerned..... all these fancy oils are similar but with a few different additives and posh bottles.....

Any way, off to Halfords now Wink
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D4B



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Update........



Funny thing was, there was a notice above saying

"All Oil is NOT the same"

Very Happy
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stevel98



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 12:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not at all..

If you care for your engines internals, you'll provide it with a decent oil not that "classic" recycled rubbish.

As you'll know, your mineral oil runs out like black ink when you change it giving you some idea of how its quickly failed to lubricate. Good oil pressure is no indication of good lubrication as its task is to remove heat from the bearing surfaces transport it away constantly, so a low pressure with good oil is always better. Thicken the oil and it has nowhere to go to do its job properly either.

I use Mobil 1 Extended Life 10w-60 fully synthetic for extreme conditions and for older cars with high mileages. Contrary to popular belief among the classic fraternity, it isn't super thin and won't run out of the seams of the older car's looser tolerances.

Yes, its £39 (..or £25 with my Halfords card!) for 5 litres, but its a fill and forget oil, so it'll work out cheaper in the long run and the quality is much better. The only downside is that you don't get a fancy old timey can to sit in your garage, but for you guys with really old cars, doing low mileages, it'll last almost forever and keep its lubrication qualities til the end.

I change it on my '87 Corvette every couple of years and around 30k miles. I don't need to, but it gives me something routine to do. The oil I remove is filtered through a bit of cloth and then used in my mates MGB 'B' series motor as its still got great body and lubrication qualities for him and stays in the engine for many miles til I change mine again.

For added protection and total peace of mind, I add in Activ8 as removing a small block chevy motor is heavy and awkward and I don't ever want to have to do that. This gives the same protection qualities as the No.1 oil, Royal Purple, but without the extreme cost.

Check the Royal Purple wear characteristics here against others..

http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 12:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bitumen Boy wrote:
riley541 wrote:
Guess which screwdriver set I bought a few weeks ago...


Other tools that share this property include 1/2" spanners, pliers and Stanley knives - any others?


Where's the ruddy tape measure?
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Peter_L



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had rather strange request one evening while driving home. A young lady stepped into the road and signalled me to stop. "I need a screwdriver" she said.

I apologised for not having such thing with me and continued blissfully on my way.

........ oh and back to oil etc. I have had a set of "Craftsman" screwdrivers for some 13 years. (Craftsman by Sears) they have been used for all sorts of things, including their intended purpose and are still in No1 condition.

I also have a few Stanley brand that must be 20+ years old, many cheaper brands fell by the wayside.

I have always opted for quality oil and moved to synthetic a few years back. The Dodge Journey does tend to use a drop on long hot road trips, but hardly anything when running on synthetic.
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Bitumen Boy



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 1:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lowdrag wrote:
Bitumen Boy wrote:
riley541 wrote:
Guess which screwdriver set I bought a few weeks ago...


Other tools that share this property include 1/2" spanners, pliers and Stanley knives - any others?


Where's the ruddy tape measure?


Yes, I forgot a few items on that list. Tape measures, steel rules, spirit levels, squares of all descriptions and of course the humble pencil - you can never have too many.

EDIT: Of course, I didn't see the original post until after getting back from doing the weekly shop and being parked less than 100 yds from Halfrauds, probably no chance by next week... Rolling Eyes
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colwyn500



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 5:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think the Halfords oil is recycled and it meets and beats all the specs for use in my engine. I am sure that synthetic 10-60 is "the business" but I like to change the oil at the frequency set by Fiat....6000 miles or every 12 months. Even if it is capable of retaining its lubricant properties for a very long time, the filter won't remove every micro-particle of abrasive debris in the oil which can the damage the engine. So it appears that if I used 10-60 I would be throwing money away.
Synthetic? Surely it is still made from oil that comes out of the ground and obviously all specialist lubricants are synthesised in some way?
As for the tin, I couldn't care less about it, although I suspect that it is cheaper to make than the fancy things made out of plastic with a pouring spout.
The idea of fill and forget is to some extent contrary to the philosophy of many classic car enthusiasts and even modern cars, with their high mileages between servicing, require an oil change at around 18,000 miles. Very Happy
Now if there was a free 3/8" drive torque wrench with the 10-60, that would be a different matter. Laughing
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