Re: SER1 Engine oil advice sought

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Use Duckhams 20/50 which is the old green coloured stuff and is fairly easy 
to obtain. Change the oil and filter every 3000 miles. Alternatively use 
something like Morris's Lubricants from Shrewsbury which is harder to find 
but they will now deal direct if you have a credit card and you get the 
delivery next day. They are also good for gear oils.
Regards
Martin
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Ferguson" <bounce@xxxxxx.xx.xx>
To: <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 9:40 AM
Subject: SER1 Engine oil advice sought


>
>
> I've recently bought my first Series 1. I decided that one of the first 
> things I ought to do was change all the fluids, so that I can then be sure 
> that they are correct.
>
> My Series 1 is a 1957 MY with a 2.0 litre petrol engine.
>
> EP90 and coolant are straightforward, 'cos the S1 takes the same as my old 
> S3.
>
> I need some advice on selecting appropriate engine oil though. My old 
> Series 3 used 20W50 oil, but the Series 1 workshop manual calls for 
> straight 20 grade. I can get straight 20 grade, but it's expensive and 
> only available by special order.
>
> Is there any good reason why I shouldn't use a good quality 20W50 changed 
> at the appropriate intervals instead?
>
> Thanks in anticipation.
>
> James
> -- 
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