Saw this oil on ebay and wondered if it is too thick for winter use?

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Poptop2, Oct 26, 2013.

  1. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    I am about to do a service and began looking up oils as you do and stumbled across this on a google search. Now I know it would be fine in the summer as I have used it in the past but as this service is nearer the winter and cold times ahead I wondered if maybe it want thin enough?

    That said, it is a good price and I will probably buy some for the summer.

    Bargain

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMMA-CLA...KED-POST-/181225599167?_trksid=p2054897.l4276
     
    Poptop2, Oct 26, 2013
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  2. fritt

    fritt

    Nothing wrong with that 20 - 50 or Comma oil for that matter.....my engine runs on the stuff:D
     
    fritt, Oct 26, 2013
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  3. snotty

    snotty

    It's fine. 20 grade when cold. Same as the Halfords stuff.
     
    snotty, Oct 26, 2013
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  4. Disco_kegs

    Disco_kegs

    I used to run all the time on that.
     
    Disco_kegs, Oct 26, 2013
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  5. 3901mick

    3901mick

    3901mick, Oct 26, 2013
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  6. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    I have used it this year tbh and it's been good. I payed more than that though!
     
    Poptop2, Oct 26, 2013
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  7. Disco_kegs

    Disco_kegs

    Mr weeding did some work and serviced my van in April and changed it to 15w40. Something about type 4 engines and summer.
     
    Disco_kegs, Oct 26, 2013
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  8. matty

    matty Supporter

    I was told its best for use in a old engine and 15w40 for good engines
     
    matty, Oct 26, 2013
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  9. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    My engine is a newish recon engine.
     
    Poptop2, Oct 26, 2013
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  10. Paul Weeding

    Paul Weeding

    Type 4?

    I can't remember what everyone has in their van :(
     
    Paul Weeding, Oct 26, 2013
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  11. pkrboo

    pkrboo

    oh no not the oil debate again
     
    pkrboo, Oct 26, 2013
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  12. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    malc has a lawny in his.
     
    rickyrooo1, Oct 26, 2013
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  13. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    No mate 1600 ab twin port!
     
    Poptop2, Oct 26, 2013
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  14. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    The engine will run happily but you will spend ages pouring it in when it gets really cold. I use the Comma or the Halfords depending on whether I have been to Trago Mills recently..
     
    mikedjames, Oct 26, 2013
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  15. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    I love Trago at Liskeard.
     
    Poptop2, Oct 26, 2013
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  16. Paul Weeding

    Paul Weeding

    I normally stick to 15/40 dude... 20/50 is really meant for an engine that is suffering from high mileage low oil pressure!!

    It can also cause oiling issues with the lifters
     
    Paul Weeding, Oct 26, 2013
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