Cheap Car Engine oil

sleigh_2

Loaded up a trolley of Tesco's engine oil today.
Stopped doing it instore and price reduced to 49p litre, same in some of the filling stations,

fatbelly

That's an excellent price, but not free. Maybe better on the grabbit board. But thanks anyway. Sounds ideal for a 16 year-old VW Polo!

sleigh_2

and learning,

WELSH-DRAGON_2

thank you sleigh - when I fill up the car tomorrow I will look out for it. Welcome to MSE and keep posting your finds/bargains.

welsh-dragon x

scotsblood

Cheap it may be but even an old engine needs decent oil.
Most owners of classic or high performance cars would argue that its more important for these engines.

At that price its not even covering the price of the base oil let alone any additives that give it the ability to do its job as an engine oil.

If you do use a cheap oil then plan to change it much more often and remember to add in the cost of a filter each time!

wannasave_2

fatbelly wrote:

Maybe better on the grabbit board.

already on there in the Tesco reductions thread :cheesy:

tomstickland

Using cheap oil and replacing it regularly is probably the best method for long engine life. By regularly I mean every 1000-2000 miles or so.

Personally I'm happy with the £4.50 semi synthetic from the motor factors.

davey210

sleigh wrote:

Loaded up a trolley of Tesco's engine oil today.
Stopped doing it instore and price reduced to 49p litre, same in some of the filling stations,

Have You any idea if they had diesel oil on offer

sleigh_2

got both, still had today, just dont need anymore..shed full, it is actually good oil heavily discounted,

surfsister

thanks sleigh very helpful!

balt

Did they have any SAE 30 for lawn mowers? I went to Halfords and they wanted £5.50 for 1 liter own brand! Next time I will book an ECG before going again.