Duckhams Q
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still around in the uk
We had it here in Australia too. I can remember using it some time around 1985 to 1987 I think.
I don't remember it being called "Q" though. That might have been a local (US) thing. I can distinctly remember the green colour though. It was just a dye, just a good gimmick.
The other gimmick they had here was the "pull out spout". I remember that very clearly too. When you unscrewed the top it would lift out a little clear plastic spout that made it easier to pour. Depending on the car and the accessibility of the filler, that was actually a good idea.
I don't remember it being called "Q" though. That might have been a local (US) thing. I can distinctly remember the green colour though. It was just a dye, just a good gimmick.
The other gimmick they had here was the "pull out spout". I remember that very clearly too. When you unscrewed the top it would lift out a little clear plastic spout that made it easier to pour. Depending on the car and the accessibility of the filler, that was actually a good idea.
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Duckhams hypergrade. Duckhams and Castrol are owned by BP.
VERY surprised to hear that it was sold in a U.S. speed shop, especially back then when there was NO 'import tuner movement' to speak of.
I remember them sponsoring the old, solid axle RWD Escort Cossies back in the late '60s to early '80s world and Brit rally championships.
I remember them sponsoring the old, solid axle RWD Escort Cossies back in the late '60s to early '80s world and Brit rally championships.
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
VERY surprised to hear that it was sold in a U.S. speed shop, especially back then when there was NO 'import tuner movement' to speak of.
Yep, those were the good old days. Performance World in San Diego was the Speed Shop.
I spent more there than I earned. Datsun 510 - SSS Datsun Head, Twin Weber 45DCOE sidedraft carbs, Minilite Wheels, Mullholland Springs, Koni Shocks, BRE Swaybars, Cibie Lights, Duckhams Q. God I miss that car...lol
VERY surprised to hear that it was sold in a U.S. speed shop, especially back then when there was NO 'import tuner movement' to speak of.
Yep, those were the good old days. Performance World in San Diego was the Speed Shop.
I spent more there than I earned. Datsun 510 - SSS Datsun Head, Twin Weber 45DCOE sidedraft carbs, Minilite Wheels, Mullholland Springs, Koni Shocks, BRE Swaybars, Cibie Lights, Duckhams Q. God I miss that car...lol
Originally Posted By: shDK
I remember hearing something about duckhams being bought and shut down by castrold. And that the oil today is named castrol classic 20-50 and i sold in metalcans.
BP own both the Duckhams and Castrol brand names and stopped marketing the Duckhams oil in around 2008 2009.
The Castrol Classic 20W/50 is based on their XL range available in the sixties.
eddie
I remember hearing something about duckhams being bought and shut down by castrold. And that the oil today is named castrol classic 20-50 and i sold in metalcans.
BP own both the Duckhams and Castrol brand names and stopped marketing the Duckhams oil in around 2008 2009.
The Castrol Classic 20W/50 is based on their XL range available in the sixties.
eddie
Originally Posted By: Nyati
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
VERY surprised to hear that it was sold in a U.S. speed shop, especially back then when there was NO 'import tuner movement' to speak of.
Yep, those were the good old days. Performance World in San Diego was the Speed Shop.
I spent more there than I earned. Datsun 510 - SSS Datsun Head, Twin Weber 45DCOE sidedraft carbs, Minilite Wheels, Mullholland Springs, Koni Shocks, BRE Swaybars, Cibie Lights, Duckhams Q. God I miss that car...lol
Does Minilite even still exist as a company, or are they gone now that Panasport bought out their patents for that style wheel??
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
VERY surprised to hear that it was sold in a U.S. speed shop, especially back then when there was NO 'import tuner movement' to speak of.
Yep, those were the good old days. Performance World in San Diego was the Speed Shop.
I spent more there than I earned. Datsun 510 - SSS Datsun Head, Twin Weber 45DCOE sidedraft carbs, Minilite Wheels, Mullholland Springs, Koni Shocks, BRE Swaybars, Cibie Lights, Duckhams Q. God I miss that car...lol
Does Minilite even still exist as a company, or are they gone now that Panasport bought out their patents for that style wheel??
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Originally Posted By: Nyati
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
VERY surprised to hear that it was sold in a U.S. speed shop, especially back then when there was NO 'import tuner movement' to speak of.
Yep, those were the good old days. Performance World in San Diego was the Speed Shop.
I spent more there than I earned. Datsun 510 - SSS Datsun Head, Twin Weber 45DCOE sidedraft carbs, Minilite Wheels, Mullholland Springs, Koni Shocks, BRE Swaybars, Cibie Lights, Duckhams Q. God I miss that car...lol
Does Minilite even still exist as a company, or are they gone now that Panasport bought out their patents for that style wheel??
Well I have a pair of Weber 45DCOE carb's and 15" X 6.5" Minilites with some old Yoko 008's ( btw they are anything but light unless they are cast in magnesium, they're just spares now) on my Caterham but I refuse to use an antiquated 20W-50 grade.
Originally Posted By: Nyati
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
VERY surprised to hear that it was sold in a U.S. speed shop, especially back then when there was NO 'import tuner movement' to speak of.
Yep, those were the good old days. Performance World in San Diego was the Speed Shop.
I spent more there than I earned. Datsun 510 - SSS Datsun Head, Twin Weber 45DCOE sidedraft carbs, Minilite Wheels, Mullholland Springs, Koni Shocks, BRE Swaybars, Cibie Lights, Duckhams Q. God I miss that car...lol
Does Minilite even still exist as a company, or are they gone now that Panasport bought out their patents for that style wheel??
Well I have a pair of Weber 45DCOE carb's and 15" X 6.5" Minilites with some old Yoko 008's ( btw they are anything but light unless they are cast in magnesium, they're just spares now) on my Caterham but I refuse to use an antiquated 20W-50 grade.
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Does Minilite even still exist as a company, or are they gone now that Panasport bought out their patents for that style wheel??
I "think" Minilites are still made. But I had Panasports on a later 240Z. They were much better wheels and much lighter than the Minilites. Finished better too. I also had some Revolution wheels with shaved BFGs for autocross. They were even lighter. Can you still get Panasport street wheels?
Does Minilite even still exist as a company, or are they gone now that Panasport bought out their patents for that style wheel??
I "think" Minilites are still made. But I had Panasports on a later 240Z. They were much better wheels and much lighter than the Minilites. Finished better too. I also had some Revolution wheels with shaved BFGs for autocross. They were even lighter. Can you still get Panasport street wheels?
It seems Duckhams oil is back, or at least the name is
https://www.duckhams.com
I would love to see a VOA of some of their products. A quick search seems to show many of the company executives are of East Indian origin and hope to sell in the Asian market.
Your thoughts?
https://www.duckhams.com
I would love to see a VOA of some of their products. A quick search seems to show many of the company executives are of East Indian origin and hope to sell in the Asian market.
Your thoughts?
Interesting web page, looks like they are going for the classic market with API SJ 20W-50 and low detergent SAE 30 & SAE 40.
They don't give too much away
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Through careful selection of oxidation-stable base oils and additive technology, Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50 protects from bearing corrosion and prevents sludge build-up.
Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50 is formulated specifically for vehicles manufactured from 1950 - 1989 and also older vehicles where full-flow cartridge filters have been retro-fitted.
Optimised ZDDP ("zinc") level for engine component wear protection is a leading feature of Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50
API SJ/CD performance level
Original, distinctive "Duckhams green" colour
I would like to know what their optimum zinc level is. I assume oxidation stable base oil is Group II, but it would be nice to know for sure.
I like how it's their traditional green colour.
They don't give too much away
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Through careful selection of oxidation-stable base oils and additive technology, Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50 protects from bearing corrosion and prevents sludge build-up.
Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50 is formulated specifically for vehicles manufactured from 1950 - 1989 and also older vehicles where full-flow cartridge filters have been retro-fitted.
Optimised ZDDP ("zinc") level for engine component wear protection is a leading feature of Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50
API SJ/CD performance level
Original, distinctive "Duckhams green" colour
I would like to know what their optimum zinc level is. I assume oxidation stable base oil is Group II, but it would be nice to know for sure.
I like how it's their traditional green colour.
Looks like they have modern engine oils too
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Duckhams QS 5W-40 A3/B4 is a fully synthetic full SAPS engine oil, designed using modern additive technology and high-quality base oils for petrol or diesel engines used in passenger cars or light commercial vehicles.
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Duckhams QXR 5w30 C3 is a long-life mid SAPS, low viscosity synthetic multigrade engine oil, designed using cutting edge additive technology and high-quality synthetic base oils for use in high performance petrol or diesel engines fitted with exhaust after treatment systems.
etc
Sold through OPIE in the UK but made in Malaysia
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Duckhams QS 5W-40 A3/B4 is a fully synthetic full SAPS engine oil, designed using modern additive technology and high-quality base oils for petrol or diesel engines used in passenger cars or light commercial vehicles.
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Duckhams QXR 5w30 C3 is a long-life mid SAPS, low viscosity synthetic multigrade engine oil, designed using cutting edge additive technology and high-quality synthetic base oils for use in high performance petrol or diesel engines fitted with exhaust after treatment systems.
etc
Sold through OPIE in the UK but made in Malaysia
Originally Posted by SR5
Interesting web page, looks like they are going for the classic market with API SJ 20W-50 and low detergent SAE 30 & SAE 40.
They don't give too much away
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Through careful selection of oxidation-stable base oils and additive technology, Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50 protects from bearing corrosion and prevents sludge build-up.
Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50 is formulated specifically for vehicles manufactured from 1950 - 1989 and also older vehicles where full-flow cartridge filters have been retro-fitted.
Optimised ZDDP ("zinc") level for engine component wear protection is a leading feature of Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50
API SJ/CD performance level
Original, distinctive "Duckhams green" colour
I would like to know what their optimum zinc level is. I assume oxidation stable base oil is Group II, but it would be nice to know for sure.
I like how it's their traditional green colour.
Duckhams on ZDDP https://www.duckhams.com/zddp-what-does-it-all-mean/
A good write up but no figures.
Interesting web page, looks like they are going for the classic market with API SJ 20W-50 and low detergent SAE 30 & SAE 40.
They don't give too much away
Quote
Through careful selection of oxidation-stable base oils and additive technology, Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50 protects from bearing corrosion and prevents sludge build-up.
Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50 is formulated specifically for vehicles manufactured from 1950 - 1989 and also older vehicles where full-flow cartridge filters have been retro-fitted.
Optimised ZDDP ("zinc") level for engine component wear protection is a leading feature of Duckhams Classic Q 20W-50
API SJ/CD performance level
Original, distinctive "Duckhams green" colour
I would like to know what their optimum zinc level is. I assume oxidation stable base oil is Group II, but it would be nice to know for sure.
I like how it's their traditional green colour.
Duckhams on ZDDP https://www.duckhams.com/zddp-what-does-it-all-mean/
A good write up but no figures.
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