Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Oil/Lubrication => Topic started by: porter on July 14, 2023, 17:31:44

Title: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: porter on July 14, 2023, 17:31:44

Bought some Castrol power 1 10w 40 ( the non racing) at Halfords today for £31.78 for 4ltre's. That's cheaper than Ebay or Amazon, not often you get a bargain at Halfords!

Title: Re: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: Barbel Mick on July 14, 2023, 20:45:16

I'd have had that for the convenience but you could have saved another £1.68 if you bought it from the sportsbikeshop.  :whistle:
£30.10p with free UK delivery.  :)

Title: Re: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: nigel s on July 15, 2023, 05:22:13

Good spot porter,with my 10% Bennets discount at Halfords that is £28.60. :thumb: I'm in.

Title: Re: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: porter on July 15, 2023, 11:09:23

Unfortunately in Northern Ireland free UK delivery doesn't cover here as it's usually mainland only, in most cases. We get screwed for delivery now from Brexit.
Used this oil from new apart from one change to Motul 5100 that was quickly removed because the gearbox was extra clunky.
The discount doesn't cover the 10w30 or any of the racing grades.

Title: Re: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: Barbel Mick on July 15, 2023, 11:48:24

Porter, according to their web page Northern Ireland counts as the UK mainland.  :shrug:
Yes, I've always used Castrol Power 1, Castrol Power 1 Racing occasionally but I don't know if it's any better in a V-Strom, I doubt it?

Title: Re: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: porter on July 15, 2023, 17:56:55

 Cheers Mick, I'll keep them in mind next time.  Can't speak for the 650 but the 1000 tends to use a bit of oil when on the racing 10w40 but none on the normal stuff.

Title: Re: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: Barbel Mick on July 15, 2023, 19:47:10

Check before you order though, just in case!  :)
I've only put the racing in a couple of times over the years but can't remember it using any oil on it.   :shrug:

Title: Re: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: Barbel Mick on July 16, 2023, 18:27:28

Porter, I couldn't leave it so I emailed them to ask................

Ray Coulson (SPORTSBIKESHOP)
16 Jul 2023, 10:27 BST
Hello Mick,
 
Thank you for your email,
 
I can confirm that we do offer free postage to Northern Ireland.
You will however need to select Northern Ireland instead of mainland UK.
 
 
Kind Regards
Ray
Customer Support

Title: Re: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: nigel s on July 16, 2023, 18:41:58

Mick I don't know if I should say bravo or if I should be worried . :grin:

Ho Hum

Title: Re: Castrol power 1 at Halfords
Post by: Barbel Mick on July 16, 2023, 20:19:49

Be worried Nigel, be very worried!  lol