Where do you buy oil from? - Page 2 - SV650.org

tom_e · 24-05-16, 09:12 PM

If you're changing the filter you'll need 2.7lt of oil rather than the 2.3 you find quoted in most places. I use hiflo filters and get my oil from wherever has the best offer on something like castrol at the time.

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madcockney · 24-05-16, 09:59 PM

I would have no issues with Smith and Allan oils and I know others that have used it. They are a main Shell distributor and reckon that it is to the same standard as the Shell top semi synthetic bike oil. They were going to produce a fully synthetic bike oil but found that they could not produce at a significant enough lesser price than the Shell product to make it attractive to purchasers.

24-05-16, 10:51 PM

Thanks guys. Lots of info.

I'll probably just use the 5lt Halfords if it's pretty much the same as I can use a trade card.

It's 'part' synthetic, is that the same as 'semi'?

madcockney · 25-05-16, 09:52 AM

It is, though different companies tend to use it for marketing purposes. Morris Lubricants for instance do a Semi and a Part, two versions of the 10w40 bike oil, and they confirmed that they were both semi-synthetic so I can only think that it is a part of their marketing strategy to differentiate between them. I have used Halfords 10w40 semi/part on many occasions and have never had an issue and if you have a trade card then the discount will be significant.

embee · 25-05-16, 10:14 AM

Just as a throw away, I sometimes use http://www.opieoils.co.uk/ when their offers are competitive because they stock some products which aren't widely available. They do discounts for various clubs, which fortunately I can get. Their prices aren't usually all that good when postage is included, but they do offers with free postage or special discounts now and then. Just another option.

Also as another aside, I use http://www.eurocarparts.com/ for a lot of car stuff, and they have recently started doing bike batteries which might be of interest to some. I don't see bike oils on there yet (maybe one day). The big thing with this company site is you must check the front page whenever ordering because the offers change daily, sometimes discounts are added automatically and sometimes you have to enter codes. At the moment there is a 25% discount on service items, but as said it changes daily. They generally have the best prices I've found for proper branded car batteries.

madcockney · 25-05-16, 10:55 AM

Actually Euro Car Parts do motorcycle oil, "Shell Advance", but only appear to do it on Ebay. I have come across a few things that they only do via Ebay or Amazon and sometimes you will find different prices between their shops, Ebay, Amazon, and their own on-line shop so it is worth checking all.

Opie oils have a good rep and as stated by embee they often have hard to get items, but even with club discounts I can normally get less expensive elsewhere, and as with Smith & Allan by the time you add the delivery costs it is often cheaper to buy locally or on Amazon. I believe that Smith & Allan supply some clubs or groups of riders with 45 gallon drums when I should imagine it becomes more cost effective.

aesmith · 25-05-16, 12:18 PM

If it's the same company, Smith and Allan have their own brand motorcycle oil on Ebay for £18.49 with free postage.

yokohama · 25-05-16, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aesmith

If it's the same company, Smith and Allan have their own brand motorcycle oil on Ebay for £18.49 with free postage.

Yeah. It's the same and much cheaper on ebay at that price. Using Smith & Allen's own website, it works out at over £22 once VAT and delivery have been added.

Fen Tiger · 25-05-16, 01:01 PM

I order via e bay, normally from Opie Oils as the nearest Halfords is a 25 mile round trip. Am using Silkolene Comp 4 for the SV. Not cheapest at about £35 for 4ltrs but am happy with it.

24-05-16, 09:12 PM	#11
tom_e Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 438	Re: Where do you buy oil from? If you're changing the filter you'll need 2.7lt of oil rather than the 2.3 you find quoted in most places. I use hiflo filters and get my oil from wherever has the best offer on something like castrol at the time. Sent from my XT1580 using Tapatalk

24-05-16, 09:59 PM	#12
madcockney Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131	Re: Where do you buy oil from? I would have no issues with Smith and Allan oils and I know others that have used it. They are a main Shell distributor and reckon that it is to the same standard as the Shell top semi synthetic bike oil. They were going to produce a fully synthetic bike oil but found that they could not produce at a significant enough lesser price than the Shell product to make it attractive to purchasers.

24-05-16, 10:51 PM	#13
ZER0 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where do you buy oil from? Thanks guys. Lots of info. I'll probably just use the 5lt Halfords if it's pretty much the same as I can use a trade card. It's 'part' synthetic, is that the same as 'semi'?

25-05-16, 09:52 AM	#14
madcockney Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131	Re: Where do you buy oil from? It is, though different companies tend to use it for marketing purposes. Morris Lubricants for instance do a Semi and a Part, two versions of the 10w40 bike oil, and they confirmed that they were both semi-synthetic so I can only think that it is a part of their marketing strategy to differentiate between them. I have used Halfords 10w40 semi/part on many occasions and have never had an issue and if you have a trade card then the discount will be significant.

25-05-16, 10:14 AM	#15
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	Re: Where do you buy oil from? Just as a throw away, I sometimes use http://www.opieoils.co.uk/ when their offers are competitive because they stock some products which aren't widely available. They do discounts for various clubs, which fortunately I can get. Their prices aren't usually all that good when postage is included, but they do offers with free postage or special discounts now and then. Just another option. Also as another aside, I use http://www.eurocarparts.com/ for a lot of car stuff, and they have recently started doing bike batteries which might be of interest to some. I don't see bike oils on there yet (maybe one day). The big thing with this company site is you must check the front page whenever ordering because the offers change daily, sometimes discounts are added automatically and sometimes you have to enter codes. At the moment there is a 25% discount on service items, but as said it changes daily. They generally have the best prices I've found for proper branded car batteries. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

25-05-16, 10:55 AM	#16
madcockney Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131	Re: Where do you buy oil from? Actually Euro Car Parts do motorcycle oil, "Shell Advance", but only appear to do it on Ebay. I have come across a few things that they only do via Ebay or Amazon and sometimes you will find different prices between their shops, Ebay, Amazon, and their own on-line shop so it is worth checking all. Opie oils have a good rep and as stated by embee they often have hard to get items, but even with club discounts I can normally get less expensive elsewhere, and as with Smith & Allan by the time you add the delivery costs it is often cheaper to buy locally or on Amazon. I believe that Smith & Allan supply some clubs or groups of riders with 45 gallon drums when I should imagine it becomes more cost effective.

25-05-16, 12:18 PM	#17
aesmith Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 966	Re: Where do you buy oil from? If it's the same company, Smith and Allan have their own brand motorcycle oil on Ebay for £18.49 with free postage.

25-05-16, 01:01 PM	#19
Fen Tiger Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 219	Re: Where do you buy oil from? I order via e bay, normally from Opie Oils as the nearest Halfords is a 25 mile round trip. Am using Silkolene Comp 4 for the SV. Not cheapest at about £35 for 4ltrs but am happy with it.