87 replies to this topic

[finch661]

i noticed in my local asda that they sell 20W50 oil? does anyone know if this is any good?

cheers

[luiji89]

ive heard afew people use it, they said it was okay.

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

its recycled engine oil aka CRAP

i wouldnt both personally considering all the functions of engine oil you want a good base oil
and if its already been run threw and engine once NO thanks

[Pauly]

Great for running in, cack for everything else.

Paul.

[steble]

i whacked it in mine last time round as i needed to do a emergancy oil change so to speak and asda was all that was available. i have to say i had no problems with it

[Ouster]

I'd use it for running in, nothing else.

[minidaves]

standard motor change itevery 1000 miles and its fine

[Ethel]

Who would recycle oil? There must be masses of surplus heavy oils for every gallon of petrol 'n diesel the refineries churn out.

Asda are hardly likely to produce their own, I guess they buy it off whoever supplies their forecourt fuel.

[camp freddy]

Great for running in, cack for everything else.

Paul.

surely you would want to use a decent oil to 'run in' as this is a
critical time in an engines life. I can't see asda oil being that bad
as it would still need to be made to a standard oil grading (SAE).

[Pauly]

You need mineral oil to bed the rings in, will only be in for a few 100 miles so it's perfect, dont want to chuck in expensive stuff only to drain it a few 100 miles later.

Paul.

[jonny d]

dont scrimp on engine oil

[finch661]

like i said i just came across it.... i did question the £5 for 5L lol

[Goldie1275]

I've used it only when super poor and because my mini is using a hell of alot of oil at the moment, it's not great but its better than nothing i guess! x

[R1minimagic]

Don't be too hasty to *woman of ill repute* it off, what API/ACEA specification is it? Just quoting ASDA oil and the SAE viscosity grade tells you nothing really....

[m1n1]

I looked at it a while ago; could not see any quality ratings on it whatsoever. Did use it, but the engine needed more frequent topping up. Now I use it in the landrovers oil-bath air filter.