engine oil - halfords

1. user_38425 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Angus, Scotland Posts: 1061 Mk2 Two-Tone VTR

   #1 9th March 2010, 09:22

   i need some oil today as i checked the dipstick and its on the minimum.
   
   i only have a halfords near me. so can someone recommend anything from there? i have a vtr with sportex exhaust and raceland induction kit.
   
   do i need to drain out all oil and get a 2/5l bottle? or just top up with a 1l bottle?
   
   thanks.
2. ats101 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 129

   #2 9th March 2010, 09:52

   i dont know which oil mate but definitely drain it all out, then top it up.
3. Jo3fish Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3

   #3 9th March 2010, 10:00

   Halfords dont sell descent oil tbh, its basically their own branded oil (which your better off using urine)
   
   And Castrol, id buy a 5lr bottle of semi synthetic 10W/40, of the Castrol stuff. And possibly an oil filter. Then swap them over when you can get your hands on some descent oil/filter.
4. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #4 9th March 2010, 10:20

   Halfords own branded fully synthetic is fine tbh.
5. user_38425 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Angus, Scotland Posts: 1061 Mk2 Two-Tone VTR

   #5 9th March 2010, 11:24

   hows this until i get it serviced?
   
   http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...m_vc=IOV4PLPZ1
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 9th March 2010, 11:29

   Personally i`d use Castrol.
   
   Steve.
7. user_38425 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Angus, Scotland Posts: 1061 Mk2 Two-Tone VTR

   #7 9th March 2010, 11:30

   so what i linked would be fine?
8. user_38425 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Angus, Scotland Posts: 1061 Mk2 Two-Tone VTR

   #8 9th March 2010, 12:35

   ended up going for mobil super s 10w 40 semi-synthetic. will this be ok?
9. Alexywhite Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Oxford Posts: 222 Citroen Saxo VTR MK2 DC2 Integra Type R EP3 Civi

   #9 9th March 2010, 12:41

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sm02_saxo Halfords dont sell descent oil tbh, its basically their own branded oil (which your better off using urine) And Castrol, id buy a 5lr bottle of semi synthetic 10W/40, of the Castrol stuff. And possibly an oil filter. Then swap them over when you can get your hands on some descent oil/filter.

   
   What a load of balls. How do they not sell decent oil? I have always used halfords oil and it is absolutely fine! It is also way cheaper than the other "branded" oils.
   
   There is NO need to buy expensive oil for a 'more of less' standard engine.
10. user_38425 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Angus, Scotland Posts: 1061 Mk2 Two-Tone VTR

    #10 9th March 2010, 12:49

    the mobil stuff was only a quid or so more. will this stuff be ok?
11. Alexywhite Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Oxford Posts: 222 Citroen Saxo VTR MK2 DC2 Integra Type R EP3 Civi

    #11 9th March 2010, 12:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike_420 the mobil stuff was only a quid or so more. will this stuff be ok?

    Yeah it will be fine, as long as you bought the right type.
12. user_38425 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Angus, Scotland Posts: 1061 Mk2 Two-Tone VTR

    #12 9th March 2010, 13:04

    mobil super s 10w 40 semi-synthetic. ?
    
    ive also got a leak from the oil filter and im assuming thats why the oil has gone down so quick, do i just tighten this up?
    
    i will be draining the oil and replacing the oil filter soon but i just need a quick fix for now
13. user_38425 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Angus, Scotland Posts: 1061 Mk2 Two-Tone VTR

    #13 9th March 2010, 13:07

    do i just tighten at the top ?
    
    
14. Jo3fish Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3

    #14 9th March 2010, 13:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Alexywhite What a load of balls. How do they not sell decent oil? I have always used halfords oil and it is absolutely fine! It is also way cheaper than the other "branded" oils. There is NO need to buy expensive oil for a 'more of less' standard engine.

    Its way cheaper for a reason, ask anyone with an idea on here "which oil should i use if i care about the reliability, durability and relative performance of my engine, halfords own brand 10W/40 or the brand Silkolene, Motul, Amsoil or fuchs? 5W/40 or 10W/40?
    
    Have a look through here, get some ideas.
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike_420 do i just tighten at the top ?

    You do mate
15. user_38425 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Angus, Scotland Posts: 1061 Mk2 Two-Tone VTR

    #15 9th March 2010, 13:51

    cant find a large enough socket to tighten, and it wont budge with the pliars ive got,
    
    so the 10w 40 will be alright to use then yeah? only i hear mixed opinions between that and the 15w40
16. Jo3fish Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3

    #16 9th March 2010, 13:56

    10W/40 mate, cant remember off the top of my head what size socket you need mate.
    
    Id go with the castrol stuff untill you get it serviced mate, should be fine
17. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

    #17 9th March 2010, 16:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike_420 do i just tighten at the top ?

    It'll be the seal that's fucked
    
    Wait until you get a new oil filter and you get a replacement o-ring with them.
    
    That casing doesn't have to be very tight at all. Overtighten it and you'll have buckets full of fun trying to take it off come oil change time.
18. jordie883 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Durham Posts: 132 106 GTi

    #18 9th March 2010, 16:36

    As said above more than likely the seal which is gone if its leaking oil round there. you'll need a 27mm socket to get the canister off
19. user_38425 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Angus, Scotland Posts: 1061 Mk2 Two-Tone VTR

    #19 9th March 2010, 16:44

    thanks guys. its not leaking that much so ill leave it till i get a replacement