Problem with oil??

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muggwump
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Problem with oil??

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Lots of you will know my ongoing issues with oil leaks and breather set ups but I was wondering if the car was filled with a thinner oil, like stanadrd modern engine oil instead of 20w50, will this contribute to the oil leaking past the rear crank?

I ask because I know it went for an MOT befor I bought it and they said they had re filled the oil. The oil looks very clean and new.
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Post by alex_holden »

Yes.
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Post by muggwump »

Thanks Alex :D
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Post by MoggyTech »

Modern oils contain too may aggressive additives that 'over clean' older style engines. Use 20/50 to API SE such as Halfords or Comma.
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I use the cheapest because it is not in the engine long enough. :roll: :roll:
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