engine oil

[davebug]

looking at dropping engine oil,which is the best to put back in,thanks Dave......

 

[Dirty Harry]

I'm using Millers Classic 20W50 for more then 15 years now and i'm very pleased whith it.
Holds the oil pressure stabile even when it's getting real hot.
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[aogrady]

I'm using Millers Classic 20W50 for more then 15 years now and i'm very pleased whith it.
Holds the oil pressure stabile even when it's getting real hot.
http://www.millersoils.net/1_Millers_frame_CLASSIC.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sounds good. I'm just running SAE30, but will change to mutigrade next time.
I think as long as you change it regulary, it'll be fine with most stuff, you dont need any fancy stuff, no mobil 1 or suchlike, too thin, it'll only leak out anyway! :lol:

Probably just some old style oil like DH mentions, dead simple to change oil, and 20/50 is cheap, you could do it every month, Morris stuff is cheap, and your local motor factor always have cheap stuff

Cheers!

Alistair

 

[VeeDubMan]

looking at dropping engine oil,which is the best to put back in,thanks Dave......

I'd always go for Morris. They do a version ideal for stock non-full-flow aircooled engines (i.e. just the normal oil screen in place) that allows any particles to sink into the sump/filter. Looks like modern oils in modern engines allow the bits to circulate to allow the external filter to catch them.

Have a read of http://www.morrislubricants.co.uk/lubricants/company.asp?wp=96

 

[Wensbry]

Ours is running on VW's Quantum Synta 10/40 which the Guy who serviced it (Aircooled Nut) recommended and it seems to be fine.
It is also recommended for Bugs by JustAircooled.

Just bought 5 litres from local VW dealer this morning for £14.61 so not expensive. They also do a 15/40.

VW Heritage wnted £24.

Steve

 

[Marvel]

I use the 20/50 classic stuff from Halfrauds which is £17 for 5 litres. I have been told that modern oils have too many cleaning agents that could cause more harm than good by removing old deposits in the engine.