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oil type?
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:13 pm
by ben739
what weight of oil and type does everyone run in their Minors?
I have been told to use a heavier oil than the 10W30 i have used.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:30 pm
by alex_holden
It should be 20W50.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:32 pm
by ben739
could have sworn in haynes manual it said 30W sae, but will take your word for it and go with 20W50.
thanks alex.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:29 pm
by bmcecosse
20W50 - the manuals were written many moons ago - the world has moved on since then.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:54 pm
by Onne
30W is an old fashioned monograde oil. Just for your information
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:55 pm
by Rob_Jennings
20w50 is what most will use.
Halfords do a 'classic car' 20w50 that's supposed to swell oil seals and help reduce leaks. I know one owner that swears by it so I've just bought a can for next time I need to top up or refill.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:57 pm
by Onne
Best to check is the ratings on the can.
The Comma 20W50 has good ratings. SL I think
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:08 pm
by Kevin
As Onne says its SAE30 is a completly different type of oil, I looked in my Haynes and it does list Duckhams 20w50 if you use 10w30 which is much thinner it will jsut use more oil and cause some interesting leaks because its so much thinner, and 20w50 it what should also be used in the gearbox as well.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:35 pm
by alex_holden
Kevin wrote:if you use 10w30 which is much thinner it will jsut use more oil and cause some interesting leaks because its so much thinner
You'll also get lower oil pressure and probably less effective lubrication.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:41 pm
by ben739
I am now using Penzoil 20W50. cheers for the advice
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:53 am
by gairlochrosie
I use Castrol 15W-40
Thats my Liquid Engineer, preserving the elasticity of my engine seals...helping control my oil leaks, with its anti-wear formulation guards against my engine wear and prolong the life of my engine.....well, so it says on the packet.
Re: oil type?
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:32 am
by Packedup
ben739 wrote:what weight of oil and type does everyone run in their Minors?
I have been told to use a heavier oil than the 10W30 i have used.
About that hard to track down oil leak.... ;)
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:22 am
by Chris Morley
I use Castrol 15W-40
It's a bit thin for Minor, although better than the original 30SAE. That would leak out of my engine fairly quickly! 20w/50 is the ideal for the UK.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:30 am
by gairlochrosie
I've had no problems with 15w-40 and my car is used every day of the week.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:15 am
by gairlochrosie
Chris Morley wrote:I use Castrol 15W-40
It's a bit thin for Minor, although better than the original 30SAE. That would leak out of my engine fairly quickly! 20w/50 is the ideal for the UK.
Guess I've a better condition engine than you then...eh
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:35 am
by chickenjohn
Its a lot colder this time of year in Scotland than the SE of England, we have had no frosts yet here in Kent, but plenty in Scotland. Maybe the temperature difference accounts for the differing experience with the oil.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:45 am
by gairlochrosie
Not had any frost up where I am...as yet. High winds, rain..yes. Living here by the sea on the west coast...frost is not really a problem, neither is snow..as in, if it does snow...more times than often..its gone by lunchtime....I use this type of oil in most of my cars...and over the last 5 years..none has had a problem. However, if in a colder/warmer part of the country (time of year)...I do agree with you, grade of oil does make a difference and from my experience, is a must and should never be overlooked. I remember from when I was at a young age, helping my father in his garage...he would change all the oils in his cars and coaches depending wither it was for summer/winter use.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:07 pm
by Kevin
Guess I've a better condition engine than you then...eh
Well Norrie I didn`t realise that Chris`s nickname had spread that far north.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:08 pm
by Kevin
Guess I've a better condition engine than you then...eh
Well Norrie I didn`t realise that Chris`s nickname
had spread that far north.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:36 pm
by gairlochrosie
Kevin wrote:
Guess I've a better condition engine than you then...eh
Well Norrie I didn`t realise that Chris`s nickname had spread that far north.
Hi Kevin,
I was just having a bit of fun...and I hope he takes it that way
Its just that I was brought up with engines all my life from the late 50's and when I complained to my father everytime he handed me the coldest part of the garage to work in with the coldest set of tools to work with...he just kept saying.....that, conditions dictate what grade to use in your engine, so get on with it !!!!! Brrrrrrrrrr I can hear him now!!!
anyway, if it does leak..its just shown that there is oil in there