Help! Where to find engine oil in Torquay? Or does anyone know of an alternative to 20w50 for 74 bay

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Chris Brown, Aug 23, 2019.

  1. Evening all,

    Need some help, please! Was travelling home from two weeks in Cornwall this evening and the oil light flickered! Checked the nearest Halfords and got as fast as I could to Torquay. Arrived here at 8.03 and they had shut.

    Does anyone know a petrol garage that might stock suitable engine oil or have an alternative idea?

    Cheers

    Chris
     
  2. Any petrol station will sell you something suitable...
     
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  3. Any oil is better than no oil!
     
  4. Morrison Paignton just told me they have 15w40 would they be ok?
     
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  5. According to google 24 hrs

    47 Avenue Rd, Torquay TQ2 5LG
     
  6. Yes
     
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  7. Yes...but your oil light is telling you that your oil pressure’s low, not that you’re running out of oil. Slow down a bit ;)
     
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  8. I presumed the level had been checked and was on the brink !! ?? Maybe. How has he gone fast traffic today has been poo
     
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  9. When you find some , get one small 1 ltr one and pop it behind your rear lights , to keep there and use in emergency for top up. One each side is best when you get chance :thumbsup:
     
  10. Betty the Bay

    Betty the Bay Supporter

    Roads deserted around us....everyone must be on the IoW !
     
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  12. Found 15w50 in that esso, back to Wales I go! Thank you all!
     
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  13. Good time to be travelling chris , much cooler at night :thumbsup: safe journey
     
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  14. Soggz

    Soggz An inquisitive supporter

    If anything, the van will appreciate it having cooler air running through it’s system. Goes better, on fat, cold air!
     
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  15. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    On a long trip its worth checking oil every time you stop for petrol, some engines get through a fair amount.
    When the oil light flickers at a traffic light, just speed up the engine until the light goes out. Dont stop the engine as it gets even hotter just after switchoff, such that a 5 minute stop may become permanent.

    If you are running20W/50 already, start budgeting for some eventual £500 (poking around by garage) to £2500+ (all new).engine work...
     
  16. Soggz

    Soggz An inquisitive supporter

    Sea Core, in Gweek.
    They are a drilling company...
     
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