Asda Motor Oil
Discussion
jagracer said:
ou'll be asking what points and condensers are next 
Dashpots are what we have on SU carburetors, you know, the things before throttle bodies. Basically there is a piston with the needle on the end that rises up and down in the dashpot as more vacuum is applied as the throttle is opened. The piston is damped by about 30 grade oil, but you can also use 20-50 in them as well.
Or whatever crap oil is lying around the garage Dashpots are what we have on SU carburetors, you know, the things before throttle bodies. Basically there is a piston with the needle on the end that rises up and down in the dashpot as more vacuum is applied as the throttle is opened. The piston is damped by about 30 grade oil, but you can also use 20-50 in them as well.
Years ago, my local motor factors used to sell 15w40 for something ridiculous like £4 for 2 litres. I always imagined that it was probably sourced from the oil disposal point at the local tip, after being poured through a coffee filter.
I'm with OP on this, I bought some cheap Wilko 20w50 once and it did feel suspiciously watery. I'm sure it was fine and exceeded whatever my tired 40 year old engine actually demanded but I just couldn't bring myself to use it. The cheapest 20w50 from Asda felt better.
Maybe the Halfords/Comma Classic stuff is unusually thick.
Maybe the Halfords/Comma Classic stuff is unusually thick.
jagracer said:
ou'll be asking what points and condensers are next
Dashpots are what we have on SU carburetors, you know, the things before throttle bodies. Basically there is a piston with the needle on the end that rises up and down in the dashpot as more vacuum is applied as the throttle is opened. The piston is damped by about 30 grade oil, but you can also use 20-50 in them as well.
http://65brick.blogspot.co.uk/2009/04/carbs.html
Aah right,havehad cars with points but never had anything with s.us so that a new one on me,ta.Dashpots are what we have on SU carburetors, you know, the things before throttle bodies. Basically there is a piston with the needle on the end that rises up and down in the dashpot as more vacuum is applied as the throttle is opened. The piston is damped by about 30 grade oil, but you can also use 20-50 in them as well.
http://65brick.blogspot.co.uk/2009/04/carbs.html
Edited by jagracer on Sunday 2nd March 23:52
Sump said:
It will be made by someone like tetrosyl so I wouldn't worry.
It is!Und...5w-40 gold container matches VW505.01 spec for those pesky PD engines so is highly shear stable...
Comparing specs through the tetrosyl site[s] is enlightening
And instead of purchasing a top of the line "ester" for say £60 plus incl postage/filter and leaving it in for quite some time....I change my 1.8t oil/filter every 2500 miles for £27 and let the diesel detergents in said^^ gold^^ oil gently maintain the cleanliness of my engine internals
Whats not to like.??
Edited by Mojocvh on Thursday 3rd September 13:47
I know it's probably not in the least bit of interest except for those looking to save a few ££..
..however the company in the title are the only ones to date who will confirm who makes/supplies their own branded oils, the others contacted quote "commercial confidentiality" .....but will still sell you the stuff...
no naming/shaming rule applies...
..however the company in the title are the only ones to date who will confirm who makes/supplies their own branded oils, the others contacted quote "commercial confidentiality" .....but will still sell you the stuff...
no naming/shaming rule applies...
HaloGen8 said:
Before this turns into an oil brand snobbery thread it's worth noting that (obviously) ASDA don't make their own oil so common sense suggests it's a 'proper' brand but with their branding.
Isn't Tesco oil Comma oils?
I know all oils are not the same but those of us with Lambos and Astons won't be topping up with ASDA oils. For Mr Average I'm happy they're just fine.
^This.Isn't Tesco oil Comma oils?
I know all oils are not the same but those of us with Lambos and Astons won't be topping up with ASDA oils. For Mr Average I'm happy they're just fine.
If your in the position of wondering whether supermarket own-brand oils are good enough, then they are very likely to be good enough for your car/ cars.
If you were able to afford to run something extraordinary, you wouldn't be asking the question. Same principles apply to supermarket petrol imho.
Note: I can't afford to run something extraordinary, and have run lots of relatively modest cars problem-free with eg Halfords oils for many years.
littlebasher said:
nagsheadwarrior said:
I wondered,and still am,what are dashpots?
An oil filled dampener used in old school carbs, some to dampen the throttle response and more famously in SU carbs to dampen the motion of the piston.I used to religiously change oil every 6k with Mobil 1 in my Pug 1.9Gti.
My mate used to use my 'used' oil in his Vx Carlton every 12k.
Both cars were over 120k miles last we saw of them....
He also used my old oil instead of back to black on his bumper trims.
True story!
I now use whatever is on offer at ecp.
My mate used to use my 'used' oil in his Vx Carlton every 12k.
Both cars were over 120k miles last we saw of them....
He also used my old oil instead of back to black on his bumper trims.
True story!
I now use whatever is on offer at ecp.
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