Thoughts? On Biltema Classic Motor oil 20W-50 with datasheet.

[Focus82]

Biltema Classic Motor oil 20W-50 ACEA A3/B3 API SL CF

(Sorry tried the post picture here but couldn't find a way too do it unfortunately.)

 

[SR5]

TBN = 8.7 with Ca = 3000 ppm
Zinc = 1100 ppm

So a strong but traditional add pack. Looks fine for classic applications.

 

[Kira]

Any idea who blends / bottles oil for Biltema (a Swedish store)?

 

[Focus82]

Kira: It has been various companies but currently i don't know unfortunately.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

So just how much of a bargain is thi$ oil? Has to be cheap if you can hardly find anyone that carries it or I'm just not interested.

 

[kschachn]

Considering some of their other oils don't have the actual approvals they list ("meets") I'd be suspicious of the ACEA sequence listed for this one. No way I'd buy an oil based on a PDS alone without proof of performance through approvals and specifications.

 

[Focus82]

So just how much of a bargain is thi$ oil? Has to be cheap if you can hardly find anyone that carries it or I'm just not interested.

29.70 $ for 5 litres

 

[Focus82]

29.70 $ for 5 litres

It's considered cheap here in Norway.

 

[Focus82]

Considering some of their other oils don't have the actual approvals they list ("meets") I'd be suspicious of the ACEA sequence listed for this one. No way I'd buy an oil based on a PDS alone without proof of performance through approvals and specifications.

Don't think large company like biltema will take that risk. So i trust them

 

[Focus82]

Thank you for the opinions

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

29.70 $ for 5 litres

LOL does not make my under $20 pricing point! Never going to happen here unless the have some rebates and free shipping!

 

[Focus82]

LOL does not make my under $20 pricing point! Never going to happen here unless the have some rebates and free shipping!

Yes i know

 

[kschachn]

Don't think large company like biltema will take that risk. So i trust them

Yes, without actual approvals and licenses that's all you have. But like some boutique brands they don't actually meet the requirements but are instead the "best" product for that use and are therefore "recommended". You just don't know.

 

[Focus82]

Yes, without actual approvals and licenses that's all you have. But like some boutique brands they don't actually meet the requirements but are instead the "best" product for that use and are therefore "recommended". You just don't know.

Okey

 

[PimTac]

The search function here has improved greatly. I would try that.

Search results for query: Biltema

 

[V70tdi]

Iḿ not a big fan of Biltema and their quality on spare parts are quite low. I rather look for an 20litre jug with oil from a known company rather than buy a Biltema oil with unknown manufacturer. Swedol here in Sweden sells Q8 oils for lower price/litre than Biltema in 20litre jugs for an example and Texaco Havoline or Delo oils are even cheaper if i go to resellers. Dont know if there is some of them in Norway ?

 

[Focus82]

Iḿ not a big fan of Biltema and their quality on spare parts are quite low. I rather look for an 20litre jug with oil from a known company rather than buy a Biltema oil with unknown manufacturer. Swedol here in Sweden sells Q8 oils for lower price/litre than Biltema in 20litre jugs for an example and Texaco Havoline or Delo oils are even cheaper if i go to resellers. Dont know if there is some of them in Norway ?

I can fully understand that. I have had good luck with there brake disk. The tools they have is decent have i heard.

 

[ofelas]

Is Biltema considered a jobber version of IKEA?

 

[Focus82]

I don't understand, what's jobber version? Never heard that word before. Tried to Google it but couldn't understand it.

 

[2EHA]

I don't understand, what's jobber version? Never heard that word before. Tried to Google it but couldn't understand it.

jobber means a workshop. american auto parts stores sell primarily to jobbers