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After an absence of nearly 15 years, the much loved oil brand, made famous by its distinctive green hue, is back.
In a world where most of the ambitions of scientists and engineers appear to centralise around designing bigger and better batteries and finding more computer power, you might be forgiven for thinking that the era of land speed records was long gone. However, for the crew of Bloodhound SSC, the dream of breaking the 1,000 mph barrier is still very much alive.
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The great British car brand, Land Rover marked its 70th anniversary this week with a global, online broadcast celebrating the world's favourite 4x4s and the people who love them.
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After the long and drawn out winter, where your classic car has been safely tucked away in the garage, you will be wanting to drag it out as soon as the clocks change and the first glimmer of sunshine appears on the forecast. Before you rush out and start up the engine though, there are few things to consider when putting a car back on the road that has been in storage for a number of months.
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THE ENGINES CHOICE
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If your classic has a full-flow oil filter fitted (i.e. a disposable cartridge or spin-on filter as with many post -1960 vehicles), then Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50 is the mineral oil choice for your car. Duckhams Classic Q20W-50 was the period manufacturer recommendation for the vast majority classic marques. If your classic car handbook specifies a 20W-50 grade, then Duckhams is the premium choice.Purchase Classic Q20w-5010w-40 being launched in April 2019.
Vintage vehicle applications.If your car has a strainer-type filter, predominantly found on older and pre-war vehicles, and has not had a full flow, cartridge or spin-on type filter retro-fitted, then your choice is Duckhams Classic SAE 40 (for summer) or SAE 30 for winter. These low detergent monogrades are also the choice for many classic air-cooled engines such as those found on VWs. Purchase Classic SAE30 or Classic SAE40
It’s not just engine oil we can help you with.Duckhams Classic range also includes gear oils, brake fluid and an anti-ethanol corrosion additive specifically designed to prevent ethanol corrosion protection in classic cars, particularly with the introduction of E10 (10% ethanol-content fuels.Please also refer to our classic product section here
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