What oil should put put in my minor?

[janstolp]

I agree with Alex Holden because a friend of mine who is in the "oil "business and is a well known Morris Minor enthusiast says exactly the same .
You can safe yourself a lot of money with that knowledge .

[alex_holden]

You're intending doing 500 miles before the LEO

Hmm, good point. I'll have to change it as soon as I can after the rally.

[jojax64]

but he reckons a modern, thinner multigrade (or semi-synthetic) is better.

Yes he is quite right.
It will dramatically improve the oil leaks to slick status
The mini is the same as the Minor your 20/50 recommendation is correct

Just to clear up a point here....when I said it's a "J" reg mini, I mean it's a '91 and not a '71 car.

Still best to use 20/50?

[moggydriver62]

Put Put,itwas meant to be a little bit of humour Kevin.

[ndevans]

Hmm, good point. I'll have to change it as soon as I can after the rally.

If you bring your new oil, you could change it when you get to our house on the Friday, Alex.

[Kevin]

Put Put,itwas meant to be a little bit of humour Kevin.

Sorry completely missed that

[moggydriver62]

As the bobbys used to tell me when I was akid in England
Awright son ill let you off this time but dont do it again.

[rayofleamington]

I think the Halfords stuff is supposed to be OK.

LAst time I looked, the halfords 20/50 had no ratings on the label AT ALL, despite having the price of a premium oil! Anything without ratings is to be avoided unless it's just for flushing.

[rayofleamington]

You're intending doing 500 miles before the LEO

I'll be lucky to have any miles (or even an MOT) before the rally! Can I start the rally with the Minor on a trailer??
That gives me a few more days to get an MOT and still make the ferry to Orkney...