how much difference is there in oil brands?

1. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #1 26th May 2009, 18:04

   im sltarting to run out of money now and have seen engine oil can get silly in price, will this do http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ci...b149cde1ad2352
   i'll be srvicing regularly so will probably only be in a couple of thousand miles
2. Wizzy Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Wokingham, Berkshire Posts: 606 16v VTR

   #2 26th May 2009, 18:15

   It will be fine.
   
   All brands have to meet certian specifications so it isnt going to be sub standard or cause any problems.
   And 10w40 semi syn is what citroen specify anyway
3. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #3 26th May 2009, 18:17

   it just seems very cheap... seein as im buying a clutch, oil filter, spark plugs and gearbox oil from them it would be easy just to get engine oil from them too, but thats all they sell
4. Wizzy Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Wokingham, Berkshire Posts: 606 16v VTR

   #4 26th May 2009, 18:22

   Imo if youre on a budget then as long as it is the correct grade it shouldnt matter what brand.
   
   Admittedly more expensive oils may well perform better under extreme operating conditions, but as you said youre only going to do a few K on it it will be fine.
5. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #5 26th May 2009, 18:27

   its not bein tracked for a while and i'll rarely use it for more than 15 miles a day