Re: SER1 Engine oil advice sought

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James Ferguson wrote:

> 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

As many experts have argued, a modern multi-grade oil can be used in 
most cases. However, I think it is still interesting to have a look at 
the central pages of the Legend magazine number 122 from LRSOC, where 
one can find a complete scheme of original Land Rover oil requirements 
from BP Energol products.

In case somebody is specially interested but has no access to this 
wonderful publication, I can supply a PDF copy of this valuable poster...

Regards,

Paco

        -- 
        Dr. Francesc Serra-Graells
Integrated Circuits and Systems Group
Institut de Microelectrònica de Barcelona
Centre Nacional de Microelectrònica (CSIC)
Post: Campus UAB, E-08193 Bellaterra, Spain
Tel: +34 93 594 77 00
Fax: +34 93 580 14 96
mailto:paco.serra@xxx.xx
http://www.cnm.es/~pserra


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