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sorry to be the bearer of bad news Tony, but, these prices are in no way competitive!
i could get three gallons of dukhams for that and still have change out of €30,
i could even almost get 2 gallons of Millers classic oil for that price!
i know that 20w50 oil is getting harder to come by and that prices do tend to go up with that in mind but
i mean no offence, personally i think that this is a bit of a rip off!
i used to get Dukhams from ashgrove in Bray (but they don't stock it anymore) but since i got my engine done by Paul in HRE it will only be using Millers from now on
It may be of use to all to post up here where we can get sources of oil, particularly 20W50.
Tip of the day would be to contact your local bulk oil supplier and see if they have any barrels (200 litres) of 20w50 left on their shelves. I contacted my local heating oil provider and ended up buying a barrel of 20w50 for 200 Euros as they wanted to offload it. That worked out at 1 Euro/litre. A barrel doesn't take up that much space and you'll have your Mini's oil requirements on tap for years.
actually having thought a lot more about the above post, i would have to say that it may not be such a rip off after all as i neglected to take into account that he will also DELIVER it within that price!
the halfords "classic" 20w50 stuff i've been using after Ashgrove ran out of Duckhams seems to be quite good: a little thin, certainly, but it "cleans" well and holds its pressure when old & hot.... usually 20 euro per 5 lt.
What Minis have you?: 1996 BRG mayfair 1275 auto-lyin up now 1990 1l city-daily driver 1993 cooper spi-completly stripped and upside down! the long term project(advantage) courtesy of mr skelly!! rotten shell-found a floor repair panel in the boot tho!
What Minis have you?: Mk1 Austin Mini,Mk3 Layland Mini,72Van,81 Clubman Estate, 87 Race carand a 2000 Rover Cooper.
Modifications: Mk1: 998 with flat top slipper pistons, 286 cam, 12G940 head 11:1 compression twin inch and a half SU's 5 speed gearbox. Mk3 998 automatic no mods, 72Van is a pile of rust, , Racer is being built but has the works and the 2000 rover cooper needs an engine again :(
Lads I stock millers 20W50 classic MINI oil for 19 euros retail and oil filters for 3.50 euros. I would also like to add that millers 20w50 is the only oil on the Market designed specifically for the mini.
Regards
Paul.
[quote="Merlin"]Lads I stock millers 20W50 classic MINI oil for 19 euros retail and oil filters for 3.50 euros. I would also like to add that millers 20w50 is the only oil on the Market designed specifically for the mini.
Regards
Paul.[/quote]
Paul,bring some along to the Autojumble in Clonsilla on the the 19th of September if you are free.I am sure you would find a few punters for oil at that price on the day.
