Duckhams oil

[Lannister902]

I've just popped into a local car spares, and was recommended this stuff for my Honda Jazz, got home and not to sure now if I should use it, or return it and get the usual branded stuff...

What's the opinion of this?

Thanks

[SidewaysSi]

Eh? How have you not heard of Duckhams?

Those were the days..

https://youtu.be/lwe6PAFc138

[mikey_b]

Interesting - the brand has been owned by BP for a loooong time, but I didn't know they were actively using it to sell oil again. Not seen it for years!

Do let us know if the oil is still green, like it used to be...

Edit - turns out BP sold it a while back, so that probably explains it's sudden reappearance in the market.

[shtu]

Lannister902 said:

What's the opinion of this?

If it meets the spec required for your car, use it.

[Lannister902]

I'm thinking of returning it and getting some more modern stuff that everyone uses

[TheAngryDog]

Lannister902 said:

I'm thinking of returning it and getting some more modern stuff that everyone uses

It's fking honda jazz....

[Lannister902]

hey, it's a 2004 honda jazz, and one I look after

[waynecyclist]

Lannister902 said:

I'm thinking of returning it and getting some more modern stuff that everyone uses

I would not bother, it will be fine

[The spinner of plates]

Is this thread a wind up?
Or some in-joke and I need a whoosh parrot??

[Lannister902]

I'm serious!, I honestly haven't heard of it

[waynecyclist]

They and Castrol have been around for years, I did not know you could still get Duckhams.

[SidewaysSi]

Lannister902 said:

I'm serious!, I honestly haven't heard of it

Google is your friend, my man. They have been going years ..see my clip. It's what your engine would choose after all.

[mikey_b]

Duckhams goes back to 1899 apparently. So just about as long a heritage as you can get in automotive terms - it merely got shelved as an active brand for a while when BP owned them.

If it meets the correct spec, for your car then it will be absolutely fine. Get it poured in and carry on.

[Lannister902]

Ok I'll use it, and give everyone some feedback on how it handles my high spec 1.4 honda jazz

[Feirny]

Duckhams has been brought back by MOOV Lubricants, and is still top quality stuff and up there with Castrol et al.

[valiant]

Nowt wrong with Duckhams especially in an everyday motor like a Jazz.

You’ll be fine.

[Tabs]

Also known as 'Quak lube' in the day.

[LuS1fer]

Duckhams was one of my favourite oils, back in the 70s and 80s and used in the 1971 Range Rovers that bridged the Darien Gap in Panama, a remarkable feat which I read about in Duckhams News.

The expedition: https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/r...

[ARHarh]

All oil is produced to a set standard (you may find some that isn't if you search on Bangood). If you feel the need to pay for pretty labels and made up additives for you old shed feel free. I have always used the cheapest oil available from the local motor factors since I started driving (1981) and all my engines have survived for years without issue. Millions have their cars serviced by their local garage who use any old oil they have in stock, and the roads are not full of cars with wrecked engines. Duckhams will probably be OK

[808 Estate]

Duckhams has been around longer than you have.