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25-11-09, 09:35 PM
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I always buy castrol BUT
would this be a good alternative or is it cheap crap?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTUL-5000-10W...item2303d3ccb2 its just i normally pay £34 for castrol at halfords and this is only £22 mmmmmmmmmmmm...... hang on just seen this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shell-Advance-...item5635b91d51 12 Litres for £39 quid! that seems like a bargain to me? Last edited by ian505050; 25-11-09 at 09:42 PM. |
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25-11-09, 09:47 PM
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Re: I always buy castrol BUT
Motul is highly recommended online.
But, Its hard to say, a quick google and i cant find any reviews/test comparing oils. People useually go for the higher price oils and hope the higher price is a better oil. As for motul, apparently HGs own oil is also rebranded motul, and its ony £13.99 for semi 4L. No idea how true this is. Many say they wont put cheap oil in there bikes but will be happy to get a 1p ryanair flight to europe lol. Last edited by beabert; 25-11-09 at 09:50 PM. |
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25-11-09, 09:51 PM
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Re: I always buy castrol BUT
Think I remember that Hein Gerike is Motul rebranded.
Even Halfrauds own brand must be some big oil companies product. So why buy Castrol at that over inflated price. Crazy
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25-11-09, 10:16 PM
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Re: I always buy castrol BUT
Yeah I think Hein Gericke's own stuff is rebranded Motul. That's what I use, and at £13.99 (I paid £10.99 when it was on offer) for 4 litres it sure is cheap compared! Not heard of anyone having problems using it either.
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25-11-09, 11:10 PM
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Re: I always buy castrol BUT
I use putoline, motul are supposed to be good as are rock oils. Castrol and halfrauds I dunno about but halfords usually ain't good on the wallet
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26-11-09, 12:11 AM
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Re: I always buy castrol BUT
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http://www.morrislubricants.co.uk/sc...idCategory=100 They Probably do not go through all the tests that Castrol do on bikes on the road and bikes in their labs, but probably a lot of the others don't as well. If I recall correctly Morris Lubricants used to support race teams at one time. |
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27-11-09, 01:01 AM
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Re: I always buy castrol BUT
Motul 5100 seems to be the most popular at SVDU (aussie) and I've used it predominantly for the last 6-7 years and like it a lot. Quite expensive here is the most significant drawback.
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27-11-09, 07:03 AM
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Re: I always buy castrol BUT
Used Motul 5100 for 6 years now without issue
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27-11-09, 07:28 AM
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Re: I always buy castrol BUT
The Shell oil is really good stuff.
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