Oil change recomendations

[Randy_Baton]

I need to top up my oil a little bit, its down to 1/2 full. I'm not sure whats in there at the moment so was planning on getting a garage to do a full oil change at some point in the very near future.

 

Any recommendations on what oil I should use. I know it should be 5w30 fully synthetic but that only narrows down the range! I only drive once or twice a week and do <5k a year and I'm fairly sensible with the accelerator pedal.

 

Preferably something I could get from Halfords at the weekend, so I can top up it up, but could get something from Opie for a full change further down the line. Also how much oil would a full change need?

Edited April 8, 2016 by Randy_Baton

[Flex]

Are you sure it's not half empty?

[Ekona]

Just top it up with any old 5w30 you can get, as long as it's fully synthetic.

[Randy_Baton]

Just top it up with any old 5w30 you can get, as long as it's fully synthetic.

But probably not Halfords own brand ?

[Ekona]

Why not? If it's the cheapest, I would. It's only a top up, you're mixing it with 9 times as much of the good stuff at least.

[veeg33]

I bought them Mobil 3000 X1 Formula XE from Halfords to top up every now and then (I think i got them 5Litre for £19.99 when they are on offer, its £29.99 now) . Alternatively, if you are near to Eurocarparts, Shell Helix HX7 Pro (http://www.eurocarpa...72231&0&cc5_247 ) should be OK for £19.99 (5 litre)

Edited April 8, 2016 by veeg33

[evilscorp]

Your not technically half full, your just halfway up the dipstick marker. As Dan said above you won't be putting much in, in fact I wouldn't bother, just wait and do a full change.

[Flex]

Just buy the good stuff, for the sake of a few pounds why stress it?

[Randy_Baton]

exactly !

[HEADPHONES]

Castrol Edge on offer at Costco til 24/4

£25.90 4 litres

[Tricky-Ricky]

This is nice and cheap at the moment, use it in my diesel.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/engineoils/5w30-engine-oil/?521772231&0&cc5_247

[Juggalo]

Asda Fully synth for a top up. It's just as oily as your designer brands.

[Randy_Baton]

What are you saying about my Kevin Clein pants?

[brillomaster]

 

though actually I think ekona is right, Halfords stuff has to pass the same regulations as all other motor oils, 5w/30 fully synth will be fine if its just a top up.

 

but if you're only halfway down the dipstick, as long as you're not drastically burning oil, it'll be fine for a couple of weeks.

[Ken]

Oil change is 4.7 litres with new filter.

[Jack wellZ]

I normally just buy this pretty good price and opie oils are quick with delivery normally (hopefully link works)

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pv-98362-motul-8100-eco-nergy-5w-30-fully-synthetic-car-engine-oil-service-pack-5-litres.aspx?vehicleid=11972&yearfilter=2005&FitmentNotes=