What OIL for a S2 803cc Minor!?

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 1:19 pm

it was wilko's own brand 20/50W.

Right only good for topping up bad leakers then.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 1:23 pm

or for flushing a gearbox or engine?.. before refilling with better oil.
Maybe it's just me, but I put a pint or so of clean oil through an engine after draining it, as it helps flush out the remnants of dirty oil.

Post by **Matt** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 2:13 pm

I used cheaper oil that that for about 6 months....... the engine was using a pint and a half every hundred mils

needless to say i have rebuilt it now.....

Post by **57traveller** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:23 pm

Sensible Matt, engine was knackered anyway. Had to replace correct engineering terminology by "knackered," real description not allowed on here.

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:56 pm

Had to replace correct engineering terminology by "knackered,"

Ahh 57 you mean the plumbers friend, Ballcock.

Post by **MrA.Series** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 4:16 pm

Kevin wrote:If thats right 57 do Wilkinsons have a southern branch

There's a Wilkos' in Hemel, Kev.

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 4:24 pm

Still north of Watford tho Rob

I thought Bennetts was favorite in Hemel, but thanks for the info will have to have a look sometime..

Post by **MrA.Series** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 4:38 pm

Nah, I always opt for 'Motorway Belts' (well, 'M1 Motorstore' now). They have two stores in Hemel and am family friends with one of the Managers!

Post by **57traveller** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 3:36 pm

"Ballcocks" no Kevin I was thinking of something even more descriptive.

That'll do for starters though.

Post by **57traveller** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:11 am

Went to nearest Wilkinsons but they didn't have Comma oils. Plenty of the £2.99 own brand stuff. They are selling 4.5litre Castrol GTX for £9.99, is this a good price?

Post by **pskipper** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:28 am

Wilko's are definitely down south, we have one in Trowbridge.