Engine Oil - How Much are we paying nowadays?

Jan 28, 2009 3 Replies

Until recently i have had a free supply of engine oil for my cars, from a friend.



He has now changed jobs and his new employer don't have a personal usage allowance.



:-(



However a mates dad has a garage and has invited me around to fill up my 25L drum thing from his tank inviting me to pay what i think is right.



Now i know it aint supermarket Castrol GTX magnatex stuff but it meets all the specs i require namely



ACEA A3/B3 SAE 0W-30



-or- ACEA A3/B3 SAE 5W-40



-or- ACEA A3/B3 SAE 10W-40



He buys it from an oil dealer who turn up with a tanker and fill up his what i estimate to be 1000-2000Ltr tank.


What do you guys think would be a fair amount to give him in return for



25Ltrs, i know he would be happy to take £10 but id rather give him a fair price then i can a) get more in future and b) because he is always fair and helps me out.

North Manchester.



Thanks Tom


For cheapo Comma crap you're paying £8-£12 for 5 litres now. £20?

Last time I bought a 25l drum of oil with those specs (A3/B3 10W40) it was around £25 inc VAT from the motor factors.

I get oil in the 205L (45 gallon) drum size. The last lot was a synthetic blend type and cost circa £1.70/Litre if that's any help.

Julian.

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