A great engine oil for a great price using code MARCHMAD.
Use Shell's "Lube Match" to find out if this oil is compatible with your car: http://www.shell.co.uk/motorist/oils-lubricants/lubematch.html
Potential for 5.25% cashback through topcashback.co.uk too :)
5W-40 also available using the code for £18.69.
- ACEA A5/B5
- Approvals: Ford WSS-M2C913-C, WSS-M2C913-D; Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.03.5003;
- Fully synthetic motor oil
- Shell’s ultimate active cleansing technology helps to protect high-performance engines from power- and performance-robbing deposits
- BETTER FUEL ECONOMY Low viscosity and low friction formulation delivering a minimum 3% fuel efficiency improvement (ACEA fuel economy -MB M111FE test)
- Shell supplies a range of service-fill fluids to Ford workshops around the world.
Top comments
piphurst
4 Mar 164#2
Slick deal
Tyranicus66 to wolboy
5 Mar 163#17
Cooling the bores? If it is getting into the bore the piston rings are not sealing (and your bores will be glazed in no time) if it is not then it won't be consumed. Sounds like an excuse for poor engineering too me.
The coolant (the clue is in the name) cools the engine, any cooling effect the oil has is negligible - its there to lubricate the crank, con rods and pistons.
All comments (59)
Zolasfoot
4 Mar 16#1
Thanks, was after some oil. Not the one you listed but got another one for a different make using same code
I think the code marchmad gives 15% of everything.
mushypeas25
4 Mar 16#9
It's not as good a deal as the castrol 4l for £7
nomnomnomnom to mushypeas25
4 Mar 16#12
Magnatec isn't suitable for all vehicles, so it's not as simple as that.
kracker69 to mushypeas25
4 Mar 161#13
If you can find some !
Calvin_
4 Mar 16#10
nice! was looking for oil just this morning!
Warnic05
4 Mar 16#11
I just paid £25 for this 2 days ago :-(
wolboy
4 Mar 16#14
thank you just saved me around £20
Tyranicus66 to wolboy
5 Mar 163#17
Cooling the bores? If it is getting into the bore the piston rings are not sealing (and your bores will be glazed in no time) if it is not then it won't be consumed. Sounds like an excuse for poor engineering too me.
The coolant (the clue is in the name) cools the engine, any cooling effect the oil has is negligible - its there to lubricate the crank, con rods and pistons.
Lando
4 Mar 16#15
Great, thanks
Reserved three. As unfortunately my Mini Cooper S loves to eat oil. Apparently they are allowed to eat up to 1 litre for every 1000 miles. Used for cooling the bores.
Time to leave Castrol Edge and move to Shell Helix. I think that's what the local Mini franchise has in the barrels anyway.
stealth666 to Lando
5 Mar 16#25
We had a cooper that was the same, no smoke, no leaks, just drank oil... about a litre a month!
Lando
5 Mar 16#16
Ahhhh. I'm no wondering if I should be having the AM-L version where this is the AF version.
Ceejay1974 to Lando
5 Mar 161#18
I wouldn't worry too much if I were you, most manufactures (of oil) will have you believe that each type of oil is for a diff. car.
I've seen oil tankers turn up at diff garages BMW, Ford, Vauxhall etc and the same oil dispensed to each supplier (in large container tanks - oil for your service) yet say it's manufacturer specific !!
At the end of the day (within reason) oil is a lubricant and all the variants will do for most engines.
'
capa
5 Mar 16#19
Exact oil recommended by Hyundia for our IX35. Great find thanks.
Lando
5 Mar 16#20
Tyranicus66 - Yes, it's designed to. It squirts a bit in to cool the engine. Cooper S specific
Tyranicus66 to Lando
5 Mar 162#26
Don't believe it!! The dealer is fobbing you off. There is NO good reason to get oil in the cylinders. It will glaze the cylinder, reduce efficiency, smoke, consume oil and in time ruin the intake valves. It turns out the engine they use in your car is poorly designed, it allows oil from the crankcase into the inlet manifold.
So would this oil be suitable for a 330i petrol? Or would I have to fork out the extra "BMW tax" to get the BMW version.
I'm not interested if it's long life, I change my oil every year.
Tr1ppy
5 Mar 16#22
So would this be suitable for a 2008 330i petrol? Or would I have to fork out the "BMW tax" and get the BMW version?
I'm not bothered about long life as I change my oil every year anyway.
currychops to Tr1ppy
5 Mar 161#34
This may be suitable if you require BMW LL04 spec oil
my handbook specifies ll04 oil (Diesel car)- but also says you can use ll01 if 04 is not available , unfortunately it does not tell you why 04 is better and why it's preferred - but as the DPF costs over £1000 I only use ll04 to be safe even though like you I change my oil yearly (oil filter every two/ might go to 3 years this time (or 30000 miles)) - I got the ebay edge deal 2x4l for £50
SeraphXii
5 Mar 16#23
Hot, was just about to buy some Oil, but even Halfords own is over £25.
Ceejay1974 to SeraphXii
5 Mar 16#28
Wait for Halfords offers. I've bought their oil (burgundy coloured container) for £12 !!
Chef_uk
5 Mar 16#24
Usually buy the Comma stuff for my Mazda 6.will this be suitable as it's half the price?
Ceejay1974
5 Mar 16#27
I'd have no qualms whatsoever in putting this oil in.
Ceejay1974
5 Mar 16#29
Also, just make sure the viscosity is the same as manufacture's recommendations and you'll be perfectly fine.
SeraphXii
5 Mar 16#30
A difference of £5 isn't worth waiting for for the possibility of a lower price, especially when I was in need of oil.
Ceejay1974
5 Mar 16#31
I wasn't telling you to wait.
I was merely informing you that Halfords oil comes down in price to £12 thus saving you paying their stupid price of £25.
Their offer on this oil happens approx 3 times a year !!
SeraphXii
5 Mar 16#32
Ceejay1974
5 Mar 16#33
That's right.
Nowhere does it say don't get this deal (Shell oil) but instead wait for the Halfords deal.
You stated Halfords oil is priced at £25, I'm telling you that their price comes down to £12. It happens approx 3 times a year.
If you desperately need to buy oil then take this offer up, if not then WAIT for the Halfords deal.
You now need to go back, your village is missing one !!
Lando
5 Mar 16#35
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It's not a story it's fact.
Also mine is the later engine, N18
SeraphXii
5 Mar 16#36
"I didn't tell you to wait"
"wait for Halfords"
I find it ironic you're implying I'm the idiot here.
Saying "I didn't say don't get this offer" doesn't mean "I didn't say wait"
You stupid or something, pal?
Tyranicus66
5 Mar 162#37
I am trying to help you. The oil spray jets that moisten the piston crowns with engine oil will use a tiny tiny amount of oil. The real reason for high oil consumption is oil entering the intake manifold from the crank case. If you don't want to easily and cheaply fix this then keep buying oil at 1 litre per 1000miles (which is more than my 40 year old 5.3 V12 Jag)
simate
5 Mar 16#38
Good price. Need some for my car, good timing :smiley:
adam4007
5 Mar 16#40
Nice 1. Just got this and oil filter for £22.68. Cheers very much.
littel helper
5 Mar 16#41
thanks op.
sdutton007
5 Mar 16#42
Consuming that much oil is extremely bad. That engine will not last anywhere near as long as it should for the reasons mentioned by Tyranicus66.
I wouldn't recommend the fix though - the PCV is there to allow the engine to 'breathe'. It's there for a reason and blocking it could do more harm than good.
If I were you, I'd sell the massive-on-the-outside-tiny-on-the-inside poorly made BMW and get something much better made and reliable. Perhaps a Audi A1 or Toyota Aygo.
Lando
5 Mar 16#43
I believe the fix you found is for the N16 engine, not the N18. Mine might use more than the average for cooling as it does a lot of starting and stopping on a daily basis.
I have a lot of trust in the one guy at mini that I let work on my car, he knows my classic mini knowledge, I don't need to brag but I know my stuff. Plus he has saved me a lot of money over the years!
If you can find a fix to suit an N18 I'm all ears :-)
However I have a bigger problem at the moment, blue smokeeeeeeee ! Arggghhh
Lando
5 Mar 16#44
I could see myself maybe in an S1 (what's the output?) but a Toyota Aygo!?! Noooooo that will never take roundabouts, have anywhere near the power, or do my business justice.
I actually like the build on the mini (though not a true mini)
GAVINLEWISHUKD
5 Mar 16#45
The more ironic point is that both are models that use oil! Not as much as yours mind. You can scare your self silly in an aygo. Julian's C1 GTi (essentally same as aygo) did (RIP) 0-60 in 8.65sec in a car that is about the size and weight of a coke can!
Anyway are you a hairdresser? :smiley:
Ceejay1974
5 Mar 16#46
You really are thick.
Lando
5 Mar 16#47
I'm not sure how a mini would help a hair dressing business. Lol
Driving School
GAVINLEWISHUKD
5 Mar 16#48
175hp Driving school car! :confused: Think the Metro I leant to drive in had about 50hp. :disappointed:
Tyranicus66
5 Mar 16#49
Blue smoke? Nearly always nasty. If your lucky PCV valve but much more likely the valve stems / guides or rings. Book a couple of days off, the head is coming off.
Tr1ppy
5 Mar 16#50
Brilliant thanks mate! 5/30 is what they state
Lando
6 Mar 16#51
184bhp. It's the later engine. N18. Had it from new so made sure I ran it in properly even though they said I didn't need to.
Was going to get a remap but apparently it's not an easy job on my ecu :-(
Lando
6 Mar 16#52
My thought exactly :-(
I need to get a couple of video clips of the blue smoke first as then it can be done on warranty.
Generally does it when it's had a gentle lesson. Left on tick over for the debrief then as I touch the gas to pull off a cloud fills the rear window.
I'm sure this post was about shell oil lol
GAVINLEWISHUKD
6 Mar 16#53
You getting your work done at Sytner. Good luck with that! But as its under warranty I suppose you have little choice. But if you decide to keep it after warranty there is a wealth of knowledge on your door step (mechanics not technicians) you have Woodlinkin Citroen on the A610 or Prima Racing/Cituning at Basford which both have good internal knowledge of the Prince engine.
Anyway. This Shell oil is good I use it myself. Well I put it in my car!
Lando
6 Mar 16#54
Does anyone know the difference between the AM and AF version? The euro car parts is AF but the shell lube checker is saying AM-L. Guessing the L means long life, which makes no odds to me as its never in long enough.
GAVINLEWISHUKD to Lando
6 Mar 16#55
F=Ford. M=Merc/BMW R=Renault H=Hyundai P=Peugeot/Citroen V=VW and G=GM so Vauxhall.
Think I got them all but may have missed one. :smiley:
But if you choose a Peugeot or Citroen with the Prince engine engine it recommends the AP-L variant. Which means you can take it with a pinch of salt!
sdutton007
6 Mar 161#56
Think the S1 is about 230bhp. The Aygo is still a much better car than the Mini but they don't do a performance version.
The build on a mini is pretty good, as with any BMW, but it's just so badly designed. Classic Mini or nothing! :smiley:
Lando
7 Mar 161#57
I was thinking the same code wise.
Spoke to Shell earlier and they don't recommend the AF for BMW/Mini as it doesn't meet the minimum specification.
So cancelled my order. Looks like I'll stick with Castrol Edge for now as the Shell AM version is even more than Castrol.
slybunda
11 Mar 16#58
would this oil be suitable for a year 2000 toyota celica with a 2zz-ge engine?
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Opening post
Use Shell's "Lube Match" to find out if this oil is compatible with your car: http://www.shell.co.uk/motorist/oils-lubricants/lubematch.html
Potential for 5.25% cashback through topcashback.co.uk too :)
5W-40 also available using the code for £18.69.
- ACEA A5/B5
- Approvals: Ford WSS-M2C913-C, WSS-M2C913-D; Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.03.5003;
- Fully synthetic motor oil
- Shell’s ultimate active cleansing technology helps to protect high-performance engines from power- and performance-robbing deposits
- BETTER FUEL ECONOMY Low viscosity and low friction formulation delivering a minimum 3% fuel efficiency improvement (ACEA fuel economy -MB M111FE test)
- Shell supplies a range of service-fill fluids to Ford workshops around the world.
Top comments
The coolant (the clue is in the name) cools the engine, any cooling effect the oil has is negligible - its there to lubricate the crank, con rods and pistons.
All comments (59)
The coolant (the clue is in the name) cools the engine, any cooling effect the oil has is negligible - its there to lubricate the crank, con rods and pistons.
Reserved three. As unfortunately my Mini Cooper S loves to eat oil. Apparently they are allowed to eat up to 1 litre for every 1000 miles. Used for cooling the bores.
Time to leave Castrol Edge and move to Shell Helix. I think that's what the local Mini franchise has in the barrels anyway.
I've seen oil tankers turn up at diff garages BMW, Ford, Vauxhall etc and the same oil dispensed to each supplier (in large container tanks - oil for your service) yet say it's manufacturer specific !!
At the end of the day (within reason) oil is a lubricant and all the variants will do for most engines.
'
Cracking thread and FIX here : http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1036465
Look half way down the page for a post by Gary01502, explains it all perfectly.
I'm not interested if it's long life, I change my oil every year.
I'm not bothered about long life as I change my oil every year anyway.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-VW-Quantum-LONGLIFE-3-Engine-Oil-5w-30-5-Litres-504-00-507-00-/291640856182?hash=item43e7264e76:g:9RgAAOSwFqJWoOZs
I was merely informing you that Halfords oil comes down in price to £12 thus saving you paying their stupid price of £25.
Their offer on this oil happens approx 3 times a year !!
Nowhere does it say don't get this deal (Shell oil) but instead wait for the Halfords deal.
You stated Halfords oil is priced at £25, I'm telling you that their price comes down to £12. It happens approx 3 times a year.
If you desperately need to buy oil then take this offer up, if not then WAIT for the Halfords deal.
You now need to go back, your village is missing one !!
It's not a story it's fact.
Also mine is the later engine, N18
"wait for Halfords"
I find it ironic you're implying I'm the idiot here.
Saying "I didn't say don't get this offer" doesn't mean "I didn't say wait"
You stupid or something, pal?
I wouldn't recommend the fix though - the PCV is there to allow the engine to 'breathe'. It's there for a reason and blocking it could do more harm than good.
If I were you, I'd sell the massive-on-the-outside-tiny-on-the-inside poorly made BMW and get something much better made and reliable. Perhaps a Audi A1 or Toyota Aygo.
I have a lot of trust in the one guy at mini that I let work on my car, he knows my classic mini knowledge, I don't need to brag but I know my stuff. Plus he has saved me a lot of money over the years!
If you can find a fix to suit an N18 I'm all ears :-)
However I have a bigger problem at the moment, blue smokeeeeeeee ! Arggghhh
I actually like the build on the mini (though not a true mini)
Anyway are you a hairdresser? :smiley:
Driving School
Was going to get a remap but apparently it's not an easy job on my ecu :-(
I need to get a couple of video clips of the blue smoke first as then it can be done on warranty.
Generally does it when it's had a gentle lesson. Left on tick over for the debrief then as I touch the gas to pull off a cloud fills the rear window.
I'm sure this post was about shell oil lol
Anyway. This Shell oil is good I use it myself. Well I put it in my car!
Think I got them all but may have missed one. :smiley:
But if you choose a Peugeot or Citroen with the Prince engine engine it recommends the AP-L variant. Which means you can take it with a pinch of salt!
The build on a mini is pretty good, as with any BMW, but it's just so badly designed. Classic Mini or nothing! :smiley:
Spoke to Shell earlier and they don't recommend the AF for BMW/Mini as it doesn't meet the minimum specification.
So cancelled my order. Looks like I'll stick with Castrol Edge for now as the Shell AM version is even more than Castrol.