Morris Minor Owners Club

This might seem a silly question and I've been changing oil in cars for about 50 years, but its all changed now with all the fancy oils around. My engine seems to rattle after I put some everyday multi grade oil in that I'd bought from Wilkinson's.Ii just wondered what oil club members are using in their Minors these days.

Clive

You need to use 20/50 oil rather than a multi grade. As for which brand, there have been numerous discussions about that here and preferences vary from premium brands to the cheapest 20/50 you can find, or something in between!

Gosh that was quick, do you have a dog which sleeps on your chest so's you can't sleep, like me? Thanks for info!

Clive

sixdogsisback wrote: do you have a dog which sleeps on your chest so's you can't sleep, like me?

Something like that - he's a 10 week old puppy who likes chewing things [frame][/frame]

Cute! , but mine weighs 80 lbs. It's her birthday today and she is 4yrs!

Clive[frame][/frame]

dont use cheap oil ,this is the oil thats been recycled ,ie the stuff thats been chucked down the tip or waste oil from garages .

I use Comma 20/50 engine oil in all my vehicles , trade price is approx. £12.00 per 4.5ltr.
It meets all the specs I require.

I run anything from small 4 cylinder engines to large V8`s.

After 30 years I have had no problem.

Years ago you were either a Castrol,Duckhams,Shell or Mobil devotee, I am sure all these oils had the same spec, just brand names.



M.M

Yes I've seen Coma on ebay and wondered about using it it. I think very often one is paying for the name, but have no way of proving it. I read somewhere on the internet that all the additives in all the oils in the world are made by just two companies.

Clive.

You need to use 20/50 oil rather than a multi grade

Huh? 20/50 is a multi grade.

I always run on halfords 20/50 classic motor oil.

Thanks for this, it's looking like 20/50 is the best option, although it's been pointed out that this is in fact multigrade. I think the main point is that the additives in many modern oils may be harmful to classic cars and I should choose a 20/50 which is formulated for older or classic cars.

Clive

The Wilko and Morrisons 20W50 is perfectly satisfactory oil for an A series - and not too expensive.

I use this oil from B&Q
http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/car-maintena ... Id=9227684

That's a good price..and with my discount...but do they have it 'in store' or must it be bought online 'for collection'?

Nope its on the shelf, I generally keep a couple "in stock" along with a HOF 203 (halfords oil filter @£2.95)

Thanks! I'll have a look next time I am dragged along to look miserably at cans of paint....... Does the oil have any quality markings on the bottle?

Hi
Just fetched some oil as mentioned by Richard.
Carlube Daytona API SEC/CC.20/50.
Don't forget its wrinkly discount day today, makes it £9.88.

Regards Win

I'll try to remember next week..... But the danger is - getting drawn to those cans of paint.......

Shame you don't hand paint your traveller, two birds, one stone.....

Keep an eye on Wilko for half price DIY offers, I picked up 4 5l tubs of 20W50 for £5 each in February
Martin