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Uncle Joe Guest
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject: Which oil brand? |
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This is really a spin-off from the 20/50 topic.
Which oil brand does everyone prefer?
Years ago, for me it was Shell. Then, Duckhams Q20/50 arrived - is it still green? After moving here, things changed, (no Duckhams) and Quaker State was the one to use. Nowadays, it tends to be Castrol in bikes, Valvoline synthetic in modern cars or Valvoline synthetic blend in everything else.
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Old-Nail Guest
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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For me it used to be Duckhams in the '70's when it was a readily available alternative to Castrol but it somehow became harder to find so I changed to Castrol.
I still use Castrol GTX or Magnetec but have to use Halfords 20/50 in the Classics as it is the one most easily obtainable in my area. |
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Stuchamp Guest
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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VALVOLINE |
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Scotty Guest
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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If its good enough for Aston Martin's, its good enough for me (and the Chevy) - Duckhams 20/50! |
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buzzy bee Guest
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
I am not sure what brand I am using just now, I tend to get differnt stuff each time!
Cheers
Dave |
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old gto Guest
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:09 am Post subject: |
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I use Castrol, and sometimes Valvoline. |
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Uncle Joe Guest
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Theres a definate trend beginning to show here...or am I wrong?
Does anyone else, apart from me use Castrol R as an upper cylinder lubricant?
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Lincolnshire Poacher Guest
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 5:24 pm Post subject: oil |
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I seem to recall that Duckhams was taken over by Castrol some years ago.
I run a 1936 Morris Ten, Penrite oil seems to suit my car best. |
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Uncle Joe Guest
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 10:09 am Post subject: |
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Penrite is sold here as well, but it has a really bad reputation, and I mean REALLY bad.....
Check their recommendation table, and you will find mistakes as to the oil grades that they recommend....in the one case I just looked at, I know that their recommendation will cause failure due to seizure!
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