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Old 11 November 2002, 03:58 PM
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Don't stock it can't order it........had enough of looking so whats another good oil ?
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Old 11 November 2002, 04:12 PM
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halfords always have it in stock - where do you live mars ??

Motul/redline oils are always touted as an alternative
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lol they don't keep the 4Ltr tubs in stock m8 1ltr only.
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Old 11 November 2002, 04:27 PM
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True - I bought 5 x 1litres last time
Old 11 November 2002, 05:07 PM
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Halfords only sell the 1ltr tubs I'm afraid.
Old 11 November 2002, 05:41 PM
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and usually only keep 3 on the shelf so you end up going to 2 stores and clearing them out It does work well.
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LOL John - my local Halfords had exactly 3 also - how bizarre
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£31.96 a good price for 4ltrs then ?
Old 12 November 2002, 11:51 AM
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That is their stock level in most stores it seems. Yes your price of £8/litre is good.
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Its also the first time Ive heard of it in 4ltr bottles. Usually only 0.5, 1.0 or 25 ltrs
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sorry I got them in 4 * 1ltr bottles I don't think castrol do it in 4ltr for some strange reason.
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