5w/30

s40_kid · Nov 2nd, 2008, 13:21

There seem to be so many oils on the market and such a variance in price!

Can anyone recommend a decent 5w/30 oil at a decent price? Is it safe to safe you pay for what you get or is oil another of the many rip offs we seem to be acustomed too these days?

Am i correct in thinking that if it meets WSS-M2C913-B spec it will be ok for use in my 2.0d 65k inter service?

Lynton 3 · Nov 3rd, 2008, 12:46

WSS-M2C913-B spec is a semi-synthetic 5W-30, not a mineral or full synthetic oil. If the oil meets that standard, you will be OK. Most of the oil majors and specialist oil blenders will produce this spec. Halfords oil is as good as any. My own preference is for ***hs oil but its not widely available.
If you shorten your service intervals, you can use mineral. Like wise, if you lengthen, use fully synthetic oils.

Lynton 3 · Nov 3rd, 2008, 12:48

The asterisks on oil blender have been inserted by the forum. The oil name is; eff, you, cee aitch ess. They are a well known oil blender in the industry.

7050man · Nov 4th, 2008, 20:53

I've been using Castrol until last service where I used Halfords as it was £10 cheaper with an extra litre.

Castrol oil is (or was Commer).
It doesn't matter, as long as it meets the spec as per the label under the bonnet.

In my opinion it is not worth running with full synth oil because it will be changed fairly regularly (12k) and anyway, I've not seen any Ford spec/viscocity fully synth oil until only recently.

This assumes that you don't drive like a looney.

My last Volvo used 10/40 Shell Helix for 70k miles and engine had virtually no wear at the last mot, according to emmissions tester.

Gel · Nov 4th, 2008, 21:20

Why is only the blender brand disguised, and who is it??

4 forty · Nov 4th, 2008, 21:31

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-393-***hs.aspx

Gel · Nov 5th, 2008, 07:59

This URL has been "tinied"!!

http://tiny.cc/QX7IR

Lynton 3 · Nov 11th, 2008, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gel

Why is only the blender brand disguised, and who is it??

Try this site
http://www.***hslubricants.com/contact.php
I have used these in my present V50 2.0D, previous Volvo (V40 T4 with 250bhp), Seat Altea 2.0 Diesel, and other applications in the marine industry (my job). Never had any troubles. In my work, servicing showed minimal even less wear than when using Shell/BP/Castrol/Total, etc.

Marmoset · Nov 11th, 2008, 16:18

I use Millers XFD in mine - I think it's fully synthetic but about £25 for 5 litres at my local factors - been using it for 60k miles with no adverse affects.

Weezy · Nov 12th, 2008, 06:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynton 3

The asterisks on oil blender have been inserted by the forum. The oil name is; eff, you, cee aitch ess. They are a well known oil blender in the industry.

Any idea why we are not allowed to say Fu. chs ?

Nov 2nd, 2008, 13:21	#1
s40_kid Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2013 14:59 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Preston	5w/30 There seem to be so many oils on the market and such a variance in price! Can anyone recommend a decent 5w/30 oil at a decent price? Is it safe to safe you pay for what you get or is oil another of the many rip offs we seem to be acustomed too these days? Am i correct in thinking that if it meets WSS-M2C913-B spec it will be ok for use in my 2.0d 65k inter service?

Nov 4th, 2008, 21:20	#5
Gel Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2015 17:47 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thames Valley	What the 4X Why is only the blender brand disguised, and who is it?? __________________ Gel-Berkshire: 1st Volvo + Well pleased V50 R SE_2008 MY: 477 Inscription Electric Silver

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4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	who is it!! http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-393-***hs.aspx

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Nov 3rd, 2008, 12:46	#2
Lynton 3 Lynton 3 Last Online: Mar 19th, 2009 14:35 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crewe	WSS-M2C913-B spec is a semi-synthetic 5W-30, not a mineral or full synthetic oil. If the oil meets that standard, you will be OK. Most of the oil majors and specialist oil blenders will produce this spec. Halfords oil is as good as any. My own preference is for ***hs oil but its not widely available. If you shorten your service intervals, you can use mineral. Like wise, if you lengthen, use fully synthetic oils.

Nov 3rd, 2008, 12:48	#3
Lynton 3 Lynton 3 Last Online: Mar 19th, 2009 14:35 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crewe	The asterisks on oil blender have been inserted by the forum. The oil name is; eff, you, cee aitch ess. They are a well known oil blender in the industry.

Nov 4th, 2008, 20:53	#4
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	I've been using Castrol until last service where I used Halfords as it was £10 cheaper with an extra litre. Castrol oil is (or was Commer). It doesn't matter, as long as it meets the spec as per the label under the bonnet. In my opinion it is not worth running with full synth oil because it will be changed fairly regularly (12k) and anyway, I've not seen any Ford spec/viscocity fully synth oil until only recently. This assumes that you don't drive like a looney. My last Volvo used 10/40 Shell Helix for 70k miles and engine had virtually no wear at the last mot, according to emmissions tester.

Nov 11th, 2008, 16:18	#9
Marmoset Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2012 13:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chester	I use Millers XFD in mine - I think it's fully synthetic but about £25 for 5 litres at my local factors - been using it for 60k miles with no adverse affects.

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