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***waynne*** · 18-06-2008, 06:31 AM

I see people at Halfords buying oil. They just start reading the back of the bottle and then go along the row.

I don't think they even notice the SAE ratings, I imagine this is what they are thinking as they pick up the 0/20 "Ah performance oil that is good! But hey look at the price, this 30/40 sludge maker is cheaper, but I think I go with a brand I trust so Magnatec 20/40 it is."

Then you get oils rated as 0/30 formulated for Ford turbo engines and another 0/30 formulated for VAG turbo engines? Is there really this much difference that an oil of equal SAE needs a rating for a certain brand of engine?

18-06-2008, 06:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
*waynne* Administrator Torque King Car: A3 1.8T Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deal, Kent UK Posts: 10,787	Re: What do you think are the top oil brands? I see people at Halfords buying oil. They just start reading the back of the bottle and then go along the row. I don't think they even notice the SAE ratings, I imagine this is what they are thinking as they pick up the 0/20 "Ah performance oil that is good! But hey look at the price, this 30/40 sludge maker is cheaper, but I think I go with a brand I trust so Magnatec 20/40 it is." Then you get oils rated as 0/30 formulated for Ford turbo engines and another 0/30 formulated for VAG turbo engines? Is there really this much difference that an oil of equal SAE needs a rating for a certain brand of engine? __________________ I stepped in a plate of Pasta the other day - now I have to worry about my Carbonara footprint!