Castrol power 1 5w40 - best deal?

[cookie]

motomecca had 6 bottles on the shelf this morning - only one had a price tag, but it was £8.75

 

[telbenj]

Halfords 5w 40 fully syn

Actually went to look for Castrol 5/40 Power 1 in Halfords, want a litre as am going on hols tomorrow, none in stock. So, bought 1 litre of Halfords 5/40 full synth at £10.99. Spec for oil API SL as BMW require, but will only use it if a top up is required.

Just been to Halfords and there 5w 40 fully synthetic oil is £34.00 for 5 litres
wonder if its ok or just as good as the Castrol ?

 

[edwgordon]

Mine done 3800 miles mate done 5800 miles since mid march both used no oil!!!!

Mines done 5000 miles and last 500 miles been on twisties with low gearing and lots of engine braking and off road in Enduro. Not a drop used. Fingers crossed !!!

 

[FatAl]

Be very wary of using a car engine oil in the LC

Lets face it, the old oil and air heads would run on any old oil - I used whatever I had that was a suitable grade. But wet clutches are a different matter.

From experience, I can confirm that wet clutches can respond badly to some modern car oils.
I put some synthetic car oil in my Yamaha thundercat, and the clutch slipped horribly. Thankfully, it was remedied by putting in the right oil.

I've found the castrol at £11.99 per litre plus p&p. I was wondering if anyone has found it cheaper and in larger quantities.

Yes, it does beg the question - what do you do if you are in the boonies and need some oil. The non wc bikes would use anything...

Does the new LC have a wet clutch? I'm not familiar with this latest incarnation of the GS. If it has a dry clutch why not ASDA fully synthetic 5/40 API SL/CF rated for both petrol and diesel and only £20 for 5 litres.

 

[alp]

Does the new LC have a wet clutch? I'm not familiar with this latest incarnation of the GS. If it has a dry clutch why not ASDA fully synthetic 5/40 API SL/CF rated for both petrol and diesel and only £20 for 5 litres.

Because it has a wet clutch.

 

[FatAl]

Never mind then.