Oil change

[onlybayinthevillage]

Thinking of doing an oil change soon. What oil is recommended for a stock 1600 engine?
If the mileage is unknown but likely to be high do i need 'high mileage' oil?
What else should i do - oil filter change etc?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Rob

 

[sparkywig]

Have a read of this...

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/OilSelection.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Marvel]

I was recommended to use Halfords classic car oil, it comes in an old fashioned oil can coloured green and cream. Rated 20w50. Tis good stuff.

 

[davebug]

Have a read of this...

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/OilSelection.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thats just made things a whole lot worse !!now more confused than ever..... :lol: :lol:

 

[ghop99]

Regarding oil.........

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15742" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[onlybayinthevillage]

Thanks guys, just bought Halfoirds Classic car oil. Is there a filter to change or do i have to clean the oil strainer and replace the gaskets?

 

[ghop99]

I also found these usefull........

http://www.justkampers.com/videos/watch/changing_oil" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[noddy]

Drop the strainer out, clean gaskets off sump and strainer, wash strainer in some petrol and leave to dry.
Refit strainer with a gasket either side, one between strainer and sump, one between strainer and sump plate. Genitally tighten up fixings, dont over do these they spin in the case very easly, I think its 5Nm from memory, but I found even this was too much for a couple In one of my engines.
Get yourself a magnetic sump plug if you dont have one already.
And fill with 2.75 Liters (check this as Im quoting from memory) of a good detergent free mineral oil, dont overfill as it can blow the crank seal at the fly wheel end.
I used to run morris 20w50 gold and never had any issue winter or summer even in southern France at around 38 C.

 

[sparkywig]

Have a read of this...

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/OilSelection.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thats just made things a whole lot worse !!now more confused than ever..... :lol: :lol:

:lol:

That's why I posted it.