Deisel engine oil for Mercruiser - do I need to be paying £27 for 4.L?

[Mike k]

I have a Mercruiser 250HP D-tronic engine and have religiously stuck to buying the recommended Quicksilver SAE 15X40 Diesel engine oil at about 27quid a 4L tub. I noticed Keypart are now selling the Volvo VDS 3 as a replacement but its still about £90 for 20L. I have found this SUPER HIGH PERFORMANCE DIESEL ENGINE OIL (SHPD) 15W40 ACEA E7 VOLVO VDS3 20 LTR on Ebay for £57 and free delivery. Does the panel think this would be acceptable and not be a quality compromise ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPER-HIG...15W40-ACEA-E7-VOLVO-VDS3-20-LTR-/290638875441

Thanks for any advice

regards

Mike

 

[SEARANGER ANCASTER]

I have a Mercruiser 250HP D-tronic engine and have religiously stuck to buying the recommended Quicksilver SAE 15X40 Diesel engine oil at about 27quid a 4L tub. I noticed Keypart are now selling the Volvo VDS 3 as a replacement but its still about £90 for 20L. I have found this SUPER HIGH PERFORMANCE DIESEL ENGINE OIL (SHPD) 15W40 ACEA E7 VOLVO VDS3 20 LTR on Ebay for £57 and free delivery. Does the panel think this would be acceptable and not be a quality compromise ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPER-HIG...15W40-ACEA-E7-VOLVO-VDS3-20-LTR-/290638875441

Thanks for any advice

regards

Mike

Speak to technical dept at the likes of Miller Oils , they will be able to cross refer the specs. Oil is oil and there are only so many specs , viscosities/additives so no reason for paying ridiculous prices for the right name on the bottle.

 

[omega2]

http://www.lubetechshop.co.uk/ Give these people a ring, Been using 15/40w diesel on our boat for years, and 0/30 fully synth in my Honda Accord Tourer for 5 years no problems at all. Your last post is the same firm, also ask for a discount they will oblige.

 

[adey]

I recently used http://www.opieoils.co.uk/vsearch.aspx?SearchTerm=15w-40
Phone them for a 15% discount code

 

[Latestarter1]

I have a Mercruiser 250HP D-tronic engine and have religiously stuck to buying the recommended Quicksilver SAE 15X40 Diesel engine oil at about 27quid a 4L tub. I noticed Keypart are now selling the Volvo VDS 3 as a replacement but its still about £90 for 20L. I have found this SUPER HIGH PERFORMANCE DIESEL ENGINE OIL (SHPD) 15W40 ACEA E7 VOLVO VDS3 20 LTR on Ebay for £57 and free delivery. Does the panel think this would be acceptable and not be a quality compromise ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPER-HIG...15W40-ACEA-E7-VOLVO-VDS3-20-LTR-/290638875441

Thanks for any advice

regards

Mike

Mike,

No clue why people make life complicated when it comes to lubes, suits your engine perfectly 15W40 to ACEA E7 is all you need to know.

 

[Mike k]

thanks to Searanger Ancaster, Omega2, Adey and LS1- you have answered my question perfectly. Many thanks indeed

regards

Mike