IF THERE’S anyone who can give the good oil on oils (and filters) it’s Doug Margenberg of One Stop Oils and Filters in Lilydale.
After 16 years in the industry, Doug opened One Stop Oils and Filters eight months ago.
The business has two aspects.
Firstly, it is a specialist shop for a wide and inclusive range of lubricants and filters for applications across the industrial, agricultural, automotive, earth-moving and home-maintenance spectrum.
There are as many oils as there are uses and Doug said using the wrong oil could do serious damage.
Secondly, Doug services and sells domestic mowers and other garden appliances.
Doug offers a compelling argument for using the right oils and filters.
“I always say to customers that oils and filters are cheap, motors and machinery aren’t,” he said.
And, it’s good advice backed by years of experience that the average car and machinery owner just doesn’t have.
“If you put the correct oils and filters in and look after your machinery it will last for many years," he said.
One Stop Oils and Filters stocks the top-brand oils, including Fuchs, Shell, Peak and can order in Castrol, Penrite and Valvoline.
Quality filter brands include Fleetguard, Baldwin, Donaldsons, Sakura and FSA.
For those who have a mower, brush-cutter or chainsaw that needs attention, Doug also provides an efficient and professional repair, maintenance and spare-parts service.
For those that don’t have one, he sells new and used mowers and for those that have one they don’t need any more, Doug can help there too.
“We buy them, dead or alive,” is his motto.
Most importantly, in these specialised fields, Doug is able to provide reliable advice.
“If people want information, or advice, they only have to give us a call. We’re only too happy to help,” he said.
One Stop Oils and Filters is at 19 Trade Place in the Lilydale Industrial Park, off Beresford Road, Lilydale. Phone 9735 9204.