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Castrol magnetic promotional offer.

  • 28-08-2012 07:48PM
    #1
    Jesh1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭


    All,

    Halfords in swords are selling 4L of Castrol magnetic (multi-grades) for €20. The chap in store said the offer is usually nationwide. Not a bad offer, considering it normally retails at €37.99

    J


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  • #2
    hellyeah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 464 ✭✭hellyeah


    thanks for the heads up on that. Got some last time out and regretted not getting more. Cheers.


  • #3
    The Pontiac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,415 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    How long does oil last i.e does it has a shelf life?

    Thinking of stock up here. My car takes 4.5l so will have to buy 2 of these. So might as well just buy 3 and have enough for 2 oil changes, and top-ups. Or might buy 5 for €100 if it will last a few years?


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    It's regularly on special offer


  • #5
    goz83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,778 ✭✭✭goz83


    <Ollie> wrote: »
    How long does oil last i.e does it has a shelf life?

    Thinking of stock up here. My car takes 4.5l so will have to buy 2 of these. So might as well just buy 3 and have enough for 2 oil changes, and top-ups. Or might buy 5 for €100 if it will last a few years?

    A few years? Two...maybe. Depending on what you drive, you should be changing the oil every 6 months or every 10k klms. €100 is pretty good for 4 oil changes, plus top ups (if needed).


  • #6
    The Pontiac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,415 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    That's right actually. 20L is four oil changes with top-ups.

    Every 6 months minimum I plan to drop the oil, so 2 years. No idea why I thought it'd last more.

    Might just get two bottles, and keep an eye out for the next offer if it's fairly regular. Great price for good quality fully synthetic.


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  • #7
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    goz83 wrote: »
    A few years? Two...maybe.

    Then what happens?

    If sealed, it will probably outlive us.


  • #8
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Thanks for this, I need to get oil.

    And I've an axa card so I get another 15% or so off iirc


  • #9
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,074 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    I seen this but I noticed that some of the 5W30 (which suits my Golf) says "for Ford vehicles" or "for Vauxhall vehicles" underneath.

    Confused as to why this is? Can I not use it on my Golf?


  • #10
    Wheelnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭Wheelnut


    NIMAN wrote: »
    I seen this but I noticed that some of the 5W30 (which suits my Golf) says "for Ford vehicles" or "for Vauxhall vehicles" underneath.

    Confused as to why this is? Can I not use it on my Golf?

    I have not seen the oil but I would suspect that the statement means that the specification is ACEA A1/B1. You need to check your driver's handbook and then read the small print on the can.


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