Cheap engine oil: opinions?

Geo · 2007-09-18T19:14:26+00:00

I've googled a bit before asking, but I came to the conclusion that it's more a matter of faith rather than knowledge. As far as I know there are very few facilitites that can produce the "base" oil, which companies source from the same few vendors, so it mostly comes to the additives every company uses to make a difference.Is there really enough difference between cheaper home-brand oils and those from well known companies or is one mostly paying the promotion campaigns and sponsoring (like some people like to do with their clothing for instance....)?In the end of the day, if I'm willing to eat Lidl's smoked salmon without worrying, should I worry about my Land Rover using their oil?In a related issue, is it ok that a V8 with 105,000km is reatively low on engine oil (10W40), 4 months and 5,000km after it's been serviced? It doesn't smoke and and doesn't appear to be leaking. The oil is so clear that I almost have trouble seeing where it reaches on the dipstick.GeoGeo

Sep 18, 2007 20 Replies

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snaggletooth 18 years ago

In an old lo-tech engine any old glug will probably be sufficient,if you've got an expensive hi-tech motor then you should buy hi-tech (read expensive) oil.

Mick

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