Hi guys,
Would appreciate some wisdom from you on this topic!
I recently purchased a Volvo XC70, it has the D5 engine, so a 2.4L turbo diesel 5 cylinder. I'm just sorting out parts so I can complete a service when I came across this LUKOil which seems too good to be true in terms of price.
I initially planned to purchase Shell Helix 0W-30 Ultra A5/B5 https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/p/shell-helix-0w-30-ultra-a5-b5-4ltr-521773091, a name brand I've heard of, and seemingly good oil according to reviews I read. It works out at approx. £8.30 per litre.
Then I came across this LUKOil GENESIS SPECIAL A5/B5 0w-30 on eBay, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUKOil-G...L-QX-VOLVO-VCC-95200377-Approved/114592355454 . It's not a brand I've heard of, but after some quick Googling I can see they are a huge Russian oil company... and this oil works out at just £2.75 per litre. Firstly how can it be so cheap? It seems too good to be true. Assuming the site is legit (seems so, another Volvo owner purchased it, and all delivered, sealed etc), then am I foolish not to go with this option considering it's a quarter of the price?
I've read online that as long as the oil meets the correct spec, which in this case it does being A5/B5 rated, then it's fine to use. I just don't understand how it can be so cheap? Either the 'name' brands are ripping us off hugely, or this oil involves some serious corner cutting?
Would very much appreciate your advice on this guys.
Tom
Would appreciate some wisdom from you on this topic!
I recently purchased a Volvo XC70, it has the D5 engine, so a 2.4L turbo diesel 5 cylinder. I'm just sorting out parts so I can complete a service when I came across this LUKOil which seems too good to be true in terms of price.
I initially planned to purchase Shell Helix 0W-30 Ultra A5/B5 https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/p/shell-helix-0w-30-ultra-a5-b5-4ltr-521773091, a name brand I've heard of, and seemingly good oil according to reviews I read. It works out at approx. £8.30 per litre.
Then I came across this LUKOil GENESIS SPECIAL A5/B5 0w-30 on eBay, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUKOil-G...L-QX-VOLVO-VCC-95200377-Approved/114592355454 . It's not a brand I've heard of, but after some quick Googling I can see they are a huge Russian oil company... and this oil works out at just £2.75 per litre. Firstly how can it be so cheap? It seems too good to be true. Assuming the site is legit (seems so, another Volvo owner purchased it, and all delivered, sealed etc), then am I foolish not to go with this option considering it's a quarter of the price?
I've read online that as long as the oil meets the correct spec, which in this case it does being A5/B5 rated, then it's fine to use. I just don't understand how it can be so cheap? Either the 'name' brands are ripping us off hugely, or this oil involves some serious corner cutting?
Would very much appreciate your advice on this guys.
Tom