Opie Oils Offer 08-OCT-13
Discussion
just out of curiosity, if you were to guess, if OPIE have 4 litres of oil for £40, what do you reckon "trade" price is for a normal garage (i.e. what would they pay?) ECP with that 30% discount sell 4 litres castrol edge 5W30 for £28 but trade must surely get it cheaper than this?? thoughts?
Try smithandallan.com for Shell Helix Ultra Racing 10W-60: BMW M-Power & Ferrari spec.
20 litres for £76.60 inc VAT & delivery. (Use their Discount code FBOCT8888 at the checkout.) That's about £3.80+/- per litre but you do have to buy a 20 litre drum. For an E39 M5 that's nearly 3 oil changes (or 2 + regular top-ups). If you live near Darlington you could pick up from them direct.
A bulk buy, great quality & a stunning bargain....I bought 2!
Smith & Allan also have an eBay presence - the same 20 litre container is £90 there (though includes "free" delivery).
20 litres for £76.60 inc VAT & delivery. (Use their Discount code FBOCT8888 at the checkout.) That's about £3.80+/- per litre but you do have to buy a 20 litre drum. For an E39 M5 that's nearly 3 oil changes (or 2 + regular top-ups). If you live near Darlington you could pick up from them direct.
A bulk buy, great quality & a stunning bargain....I bought 2!
Smith & Allan also have an eBay presence - the same 20 litre container is £90 there (though includes "free" delivery).
Depthhoar said:
Try smithandallan.com for Shell Helix Ultra Racing 10W-60: BMW M-Power & Ferrari spec.
20 litres for £76.60 inc VAT & delivery. (Use their Discount code FBOCT8888 at the checkout.) That's about £3.80+/- per litre but you do have to buy a 20 litre drum. For an E39 M5 that's nearly 3 oil changes (or 2 + regular top-ups). If you live near Darlington you could pick up from them direct.
A bulk buy, great quality & a stunning bargain....I bought 2!
Smith & Allan also have an eBay presence - the same 20 litre container is £90 there (though includes "free" delivery).
Thanks for that, very good deal. Especially if you want to do more frequent oil changes.20 litres for £76.60 inc VAT & delivery. (Use their Discount code FBOCT8888 at the checkout.) That's about £3.80+/- per litre but you do have to buy a 20 litre drum. For an E39 M5 that's nearly 3 oil changes (or 2 + regular top-ups). If you live near Darlington you could pick up from them direct.
A bulk buy, great quality & a stunning bargain....I bought 2!
Smith & Allan also have an eBay presence - the same 20 litre container is £90 there (though includes "free" delivery).
Depthhoar said:
Try smithandallan.com for Shell Helix Ultra Racing 10W-60: BMW M-Power & Ferrari spec.
I take it you've been using the Shell oil for a while with no issues?Just wondered if there is any difference that you, or anyone else, knows of between this and the Castrol. Good to have a choice.
Jellyfishfields said:
Depthhoar said:
Try smithandallan.com for Shell Helix Ultra Racing 10W-60: BMW M-Power & Ferrari spec.
I take it you've been using the Shell oil for a while with no issues?Just wondered if there is any difference that you, or anyone else, knows of between this and the Castrol. Good to have a choice.
No, not used the Shell 10W-60 yet but thought it worth a punt in my M5 as it as it has a rare Ferrari spec (as well as BMW M-Power) and comes from a reputable, well known and long established manufacturer. Very difficult to argue against it when it's £3.80 per litre and ticks all technical and spec boxes as well!
Engine oil technology has progressed in the 15 yrs since the E39 M5 was first produced and it's not realistic to think that there's now just one oil available from one manufacturer for our cars.
On a different but related issue, I recently bought the full BMW TIS CD/DVD for all BMW cars made between 1986 and 2007 and gives the full run down on repairs, technical data, recommended service items, fluids etc.. I wasn't that surprised to find listed on the TIS a whole raft of different acceptable anti-freeze/coolants that meet the BMW spec and can be used. There will be those amongst us who will stick strictly to BMW-branded products but I'm not that anal about such things since BMW don't actually manufacture their own fluids. Coolant is bought in from the likes of BASF (a major supplier of 'Glysantin' - an important component in many modern coolants) and others, and the same will apply to all other service fluids that are BMW-branded. I was happy enough to buy Comma G48 (with Glysantin) and use it in my own car since G48 is deemed to be an acceptable alternative. It too is way cheaper than the stuff you buy from the dealer and does meet or match the all important specification. Needless to say, it is vital to do your homework and check the spec and ensure it is acceptable in/on your car.
I have different views on replacement mechanical components for my car though and buy BMW-original or stuff from OEM suppliers like Lemforder. Anything electrical/electronic I tend to buy from the dealer and not elsewhere.
Engine oil technology has progressed in the 15 yrs since the E39 M5 was first produced and it's not realistic to think that there's now just one oil available from one manufacturer for our cars.
On a different but related issue, I recently bought the full BMW TIS CD/DVD for all BMW cars made between 1986 and 2007 and gives the full run down on repairs, technical data, recommended service items, fluids etc.. I wasn't that surprised to find listed on the TIS a whole raft of different acceptable anti-freeze/coolants that meet the BMW spec and can be used. There will be those amongst us who will stick strictly to BMW-branded products but I'm not that anal about such things since BMW don't actually manufacture their own fluids. Coolant is bought in from the likes of BASF (a major supplier of 'Glysantin' - an important component in many modern coolants) and others, and the same will apply to all other service fluids that are BMW-branded. I was happy enough to buy Comma G48 (with Glysantin) and use it in my own car since G48 is deemed to be an acceptable alternative. It too is way cheaper than the stuff you buy from the dealer and does meet or match the all important specification. Needless to say, it is vital to do your homework and check the spec and ensure it is acceptable in/on your car.
I have different views on replacement mechanical components for my car though and buy BMW-original or stuff from OEM suppliers like Lemforder. Anything electrical/electronic I tend to buy from the dealer and not elsewhere.
Depthhoar said:
No, not used the Shell 10W-60 yet but thought it worth a punt in my M5 as it as it has a rare Ferrari spec (as well as BMW M-Power) and comes from a reputable, well known and long established manufacturer. Very difficult to argue against it when it's £3.80 per litre and ticks all technical and spec boxes as well!
Engine oil technology has progressed in the 15 yrs since the E39 M5 was first produced and it's not realistic to think that there's now just one oil available from one manufacturer for our cars.
On a different but related issue, I recently bought the full BMW TIS CD/DVD for all BMW cars made between 1986 and 2007 and gives the full run down on repairs, technical data, recommended service items, fluids etc.. I wasn't that surprised to find listed on the TIS a whole raft of different acceptable anti-freeze/coolants that meet the BMW spec and can be used. There will be those amongst us who will stick strictly to BMW-branded products but I'm not that anal about such things since BMW don't actually manufacture their own fluids. Coolant is bought in from the likes of BASF (a major supplier of 'Glysantin' - an important component in many modern coolants) and others, and the same will apply to all other service fluids that are BMW-branded. I was happy enough to buy Comma G48 (with Glysantin) and use it in my own car since G48 is deemed to be an acceptable alternative. It too is way cheaper than the stuff you buy from the dealer and does meet or match the all important specification. Needless to say, it is vital to do your homework and check the spec and ensure it is acceptable in/on your car.
I have different views on replacement mechanical components for my car though and buy BMW-original or stuff from OEM suppliers like Lemforder. Anything electrical/electronic I tend to buy from the dealer and not elsewhere.
Thanks for the info, ordering the TIS seems a good idea. Engine oil technology has progressed in the 15 yrs since the E39 M5 was first produced and it's not realistic to think that there's now just one oil available from one manufacturer for our cars.
On a different but related issue, I recently bought the full BMW TIS CD/DVD for all BMW cars made between 1986 and 2007 and gives the full run down on repairs, technical data, recommended service items, fluids etc.. I wasn't that surprised to find listed on the TIS a whole raft of different acceptable anti-freeze/coolants that meet the BMW spec and can be used. There will be those amongst us who will stick strictly to BMW-branded products but I'm not that anal about such things since BMW don't actually manufacture their own fluids. Coolant is bought in from the likes of BASF (a major supplier of 'Glysantin' - an important component in many modern coolants) and others, and the same will apply to all other service fluids that are BMW-branded. I was happy enough to buy Comma G48 (with Glysantin) and use it in my own car since G48 is deemed to be an acceptable alternative. It too is way cheaper than the stuff you buy from the dealer and does meet or match the all important specification. Needless to say, it is vital to do your homework and check the spec and ensure it is acceptable in/on your car.
I have different views on replacement mechanical components for my car though and buy BMW-original or stuff from OEM suppliers like Lemforder. Anything electrical/electronic I tend to buy from the dealer and not elsewhere.
Although I was considering ordering a package from BMW cables and I think that comes with the TIS, I've just asked them to check before ordering.
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