how much difference is there in oil brands? - Saxperience

LeeM · 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

Wizzy · 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

LeeM · 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

Wizzy · 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.

LeeM · 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