Engine Oil
What oil does your car need? Find it by your car or by your handbook: NAPA, Castrol, Mobil and Valvoline engine oil with the carmaker approvals. Order by 1pm for next-day delivery, or collect NAPA free from our Bulwell shop.
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Or by the oil in your handbook
Not sure, or how much oil your engine takes? WhatsApp us your reg and we’ll check.
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NAPA engine oil
The right oil for your car, delivered next day
NAPA’s engine oil range is developed with Valvoline. We stock it at our shop in Bulwell, Nottingham, in the grades and carmaker specifications most cars on UK roads need, in 1 and 5 litre packs.
- Specs for VW, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault and more
- 5W-30, 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-40, 5W-20 and 10W-40
- Order by 1pm for next-day delivery
- Free collection from our shop in Bulwell
From £5.92 a litre
Delivery is £3.99, or £5.99 for an order with a 5 litre pack. Not sure which oil? We’ll check it for you before you buy.
Shop by grade
NAPA engine oil by grade
NAPA is on our shelf in Bulwell. For Castrol, Mobil and Valvoline too, each grade has its own page, sorted by carmaker approval:
5W-30 engine oil
The most common grade in UK cars. Choose the one that carries your car’s approval. Match the right 5W-30 to your handbook. All our 5W-30 oils, by approval.
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0W-20 engine oil
A thin, fuel-saving oil for many newer petrol engines and hybrids. Only use it where your handbook lists it. Match the right 0W-20 to your handbook. All our 0W-20 oils, by approval.
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0W-30 engine oil
A low-friction oil that many newer diesel and petrol engines list, including some Ford, Peugeot and BMW engines. Match the right 0W-30 to your handbook. All our 0W-30 oils, by approval.
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5W-40 engine oil
A grade many older petrol and diesel engines use. Check the approval: some 5W-40s are not for cars with a particulate filter. Match the right 5W-40 to your handbook. All our 5W-40 oils, by approval.
5W-20 engine oil
Ford’s EcoBoost grade (WSS-M2C948-B).
10W-40 engine oil
Semi-synthetic oil for older engines. Not for cars with a diesel particulate filter. Match the right 10W-40 to your handbook. All our 10W-40 oils, by approval.
10W-60 engine oil
A thick, high-performance oil for the engines whose handbook lists 10W-60, such as some performance petrol engines.
Find your car
Engine oil by car and van
Each page lists the oil every engine of that model needs, generation by generation, from the carmakers’ handbooks, with the oils we sell for it. Not listed? Use the finder above or WhatsApp us your reg.
Fiat
Mazda
Mercedes
Renault
Suzuki
Volvo
Worth knowing
Grade and approval: what the codes mean
The grade, such as 5W-30, describes how the oil flows. The first number, with W for winter, is how easily it moves when you start the engine from cold. The second is how thick it stays once the engine is warm.
The approval, such as VW 504.00/507.00, BMW Longlife-04, MB 229.51, Ford WSS-M2C913-D or GM dexos2, is the carmaker’s own standard for that engine. Your handbook lists both, and the right oil needs to match both.
If your handbook gives only an ACEA class, such as C3 or A3/B4, use an oil with that class and the right grade.
Low SAPS oil and particulate filters
Most modern diesels, and many newer petrols, have a particulate filter in the exhaust. The ACEA oil sequences call the C classes (C1 to C6) “low SAPS”: they leave less ash, which protects the filter. The A/B classes, such as A3/B4, leave more ash and are for engines without one.
LongLife or fixed service? Some carmakers, such as Volkswagen, offer a LongLife service with longer gaps between oil changes. These need the LongLife approval in the handbook, such as VW 504.00 or 507.00, so check which one your car follows.
Worth knowing
How much oil, and how to check it
How much oil your engine takes depends on the engine, so check your handbook or WhatsApp us your reg. A 5 litre pack covers an oil change on many small and family cars; larger engines need more. Always fill to the dipstick level rather than by the number.
Check the level every few weeks and before a long drive: engine off, on level ground, after a few minutes. Some newer cars have no dipstick and show the level on the dashboard instead.
How it works
The right oil, without the guesswork
- Find your oil. Use the finder above with the grade and approval from your handbook.
- Not sure? WhatsApp us your reg and we’ll tell you the right oil and how much you need.
- Order by 1pm for next-day delivery, or choose free collection from our Bulwell shop.
- Or pop in. 2-4 Carey Road, NG6 8AT, with parking, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
Why Ken’s
Car parts people, not just a warehouse
- Advice from people who know cars: send us your reg and we’ll check
- Next-day delivery when you order by 1pm
- Free collection from our Bulwell shop
- Clear prices per pack and per litre, including VAT
- 50 years in Bulwell
Common questions
Engine oil questions
Which engine oil does my car need?
Your handbook or service book gives the grade, such as 5W-30, and the carmaker approval, such as VW 504.00/507.00 or GM dexos2. The right oil matches both. Our finder above matches them to the oils we sell, by your car or by the codes in your handbook, or WhatsApp us your reg and we’ll check for you.
What does 5W-30 mean?
It’s the oil’s grade. The first number, with W for winter, shows how easily it flows when the engine is cold; the lower it is, the faster it reaches the moving parts at start-up. The second number shows how thick it stays when the engine is warm.
What is an oil approval?
A carmaker’s own standard for its engines, such as VW 504.00, BMW Longlife-04, MB 229.51, Ford WSS-M2C913-D or GM dexos2. Your handbook lists the one your engine needs. Some carmakers list only an ACEA class, such as C3, instead.
What is low SAPS oil, and does my car need it?
Low SAPS oils leave less ash, which protects a particulate filter. In the ACEA oil sequences these are the C classes. If your car has a particulate filter, use the low SAPS oil your handbook lists, never a high-ash A/B oil.
How much oil does my car take?
It depends on the engine, so check your handbook or WhatsApp us your reg. A 5 litre pack covers an oil change on many small and family cars, and larger engines need more. Fill to the dipstick level rather than by the number.
How often should I change my engine oil?
Follow the service schedule in your handbook. Some cars have a fixed service every year, others a LongLife service with longer gaps that needs a LongLife-approved oil. Check the level every few weeks in between.
Can I mix different engine oils?
Topping up with a little oil of the same grade and approval is fine. For an oil change, use one oil that matches your car’s specification.
Will using NAPA oil affect my car’s warranty?
Not if the oil matches the specification in your handbook. Under the UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption, engine oil is an aftermarket part and carmakers shouldn’t make a warranty depend on their own branded oil (CMA guidance). A claim can still be refused if the wrong oil caused the problem, so use the grade and approval your handbook lists.
What’s the difference between fully synthetic and semi-synthetic oil?
Fully synthetic oils are made for modern engines, longer service intervals and low SAPS specifications. Semi-synthetic oils suit many older engines. Use the type and specification your handbook gives.
How do I check my oil level?
Park on level ground with the engine off and wait a few minutes. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it, push it back in fully, then pull it out again: the oil should sit between the two marks. Top up a little at a time. Some newer cars show the level on the dashboard instead.
How quickly do you deliver?
Order by 1pm for next-day delivery. Delivery is £3.99, or £5.99 for an order with a 5 litre pack. You can also collect for free from our Bulwell shop.
Where can I buy NAPA engine oil in Nottingham?
Right here, or at our shop at 2-4 Carey Road, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8AT, with parking. We’re open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. Order online by 1pm for next-day delivery, or choose free collection.
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Not sure which oil?
WhatsApp us your reg and we’ll tell you the right oil and how much you need — or pop in to 2-4 Carey Road, Bulwell, NG6 8AT.