What engine oil should I use

[sixdogsisback]

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

[LouiseM]

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!

[sixdogsisback]

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

[LouiseM]

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]

[sixdogsisback]

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

Clive[frame][/frame]

[38eob]

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 .

[Morris Mike]

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

[sixdogsisback]

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.

[katy]

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

Huh? 20/50 is a multi grade.

[orb596]

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

[sixdogsisback]

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

[bmcecosse]

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

[Trickydicky]

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

[bmcecosse]

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

[Trickydicky]

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

[bmcecosse]

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?

[win]

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

[bmcecosse]

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

[M25VAN]

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

[MartinLowe]

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