Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 21:10:04 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsafish.com> Subject: Re: Inexpensive oil (or too cheap)?
'arry wrote: From peck'am? > > I'm in the UK. > > I have just found a supply of Fully Synthetic oil, which seems too good to > be true. I'd like to know if you think its worth a try or whether I should > steer clear. > > The oil is a no-name (Silverspeed or some such unheard of brand) 5W40 API SJ > in 4.54 litre plain containers - they certainly haven't spent anything on > advertising or packaging! > Look for specification. I have API SJ/CF ACEA A3 B3 - (Halfords 5W40), not sure what it all means, but this spec should be OK. > It IS fully synthetic and it's only £11 a gallon. > In the UK? carboot sale ? or a reputable outfit ? Is packaging genuine ? > So is it a bargain because its a no-namer or am I going to blow up my > engine??? Since My Saab doesn't consume any oil, this expenditure is not all that significant. Johannes