Where can I get cheap oil?

[Andy]

My local tyre place that did Mobil 1 0-40 oil changes has been bought by Kwik Fit. They refuse to fit my own supplied Volvo oil filter whilst doing an oil change.

How important is it to fit a Volvo oil filter with its check valve?

Anyone know where I can get cheap Mobil 1 from?

I've searched the net and you can buy anything cheaper except, it seems, oil.

I've heard oil in France is cheaper- might do an 'oil run' if it's worth it. Fill up the back of the R with oil instead of booze!! Anyone know?

[Bob]

The Mobil 1 in France is 5W-50. I asked Mobil why some time ago and they said that it was because of the warmer climate. I use it in my T5. It is cheaper in the large Hypermarkets in France, especially if there is a 'sale' on.

The Volvo oil filter will filter out smaller particles than other cheaper makes. I don't know if the non-return valve thing applies, as the filter hangs down on the 850/70 models.

[NugentS]

I have used Kwik Fit on a couple of occaisons for an oil change and had no problems with supplying my own filter. They even knocked off a few quid from the price as they weren't supplying a cheapo filter.

Mind you I kept a very close eye on them doing the work. Close enough that I got a fair amount of oil down my shirt on one occaison when it spat out suddenly.

They were a bit worried (and laughing) at the mess I was in till I pointed out that all their posters said stay in the customer area - I was under the car because I wanted to be - and if I got covered in oil then it was my problem......

Sean

I get my Mobil 1 from a place called Costco. it's a membership only place but easy to become a member (for £30). 4L is about £25 (which is loads cheaper than the dealers I normally get it from). I use the Costco in Reading myself but there are a few dotted about the county.

Regards

Rhod

One thing to remeber.... Halfords oil is the same oil as branded oil!

The only oil that you can't get as non-branded is Magnatech...

Ian

[tj101c70]

Evening Andy

"How important is it to fit a Volvo oil filter with its check valve?"

!!!! VERY a must !!!!!!

re the oil ??? Mobil 1 is a very good oil,,BUT,, there is No duff oil out there, so long as the spec is comparable on the label,
As you know I've always used Morris oil,, in the full group A Cosworths, all alloy escort BDG dry sump's to all my R's
Speak to Steve on Wednesday !!

Regards TJ

TJ101 04 V70R AWD (flash)

[tj101c70]

Evening Andy

"How important is it to fit a Volvo oil filter with its check valve?"

!!!! VERY a must !!!!!!

re the oil ??? Mobil 1 is a very good oil,,BUT,, there is No duff oil out there, so long as the spec is comparable on the label,
As you know I've always used Morris oil,, in the full group A Cosworths, all alloy escort BDG dry sump's to all my R's
Speak to Steve on Wednesday !!

Regards TJ

TJ101 04 V70R AWD (flash)

[Wentworth Man]

Hi Rod,
I am in Reading as well, let me know when you are next going (I'm not a member!).

Would it be worthwhile for a 940 Turbo - I 've had all matter of opinion, now local independendent says it is up to me.

Where do you get yours serviced?

Tony

[NugentS]

I also use the Reading Costco - but don't currently use Mobil-1. I am using Silkolene Pro-S as thats what my mechanic gets from his normal supplier.

I also get it at cost - which is very nice.

I can be persuaded to go to Costco as my brother lives nearby - so if anyone wants to meet for an oil run - I am more than happy to cooperate....

Sean

[highgun]

Hi,

I also use Costco for my oil, but not mobil 1.

I use Chevron Supreme fully synthetic 5W-40, and change oil and filter every 5k miles.

And the price of this oil..... £9.99 + VAT for 4 liters!!!

All the best,

Tony D.