Do I need exotic oil?

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Do I need exotic oil?

I'm now a vintage motorist. When I used to do an oil change a gallon of GTX cost me £8. Now I'm told my new Seat Leon needs Castrol Edge Professional, which costs a staggering £46 a gallon. My wife had to give me CPR!

Do I really need this exotic, synthetic lubrication? Won't a more humble, cheaper lube do an adequate job?

Asked on 13 July 2013 by Jonnor

Answered by Honest John

Yes, you do need this oil or the equivalent or you will wreck your engine. Check with www.millersoils.co.uk

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