erickania Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi, I am having the oil changed soon and want some advice on what to use.Is it to be mineral,semi-synthetic?Unless I order through the net it has become difficult to get castrol for classic cars.Could I use a magnetec oil which I think is semi-synthetic instead.Halfords do a Comma oil classic? Advice please also is it to be 20/50 or 10/40? cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Probably at least a dozen very good threads here on that subject -- some of which are fairly recent. Suggest trying the search function for a while for a lot of previous discussion on oils. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Try Morris of Shrewsbury. They have a vast selection of Classic Car oils. Tom. Edited March 23, 2017 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi erickania I use Pentite 20/60 which has a good zddp level. Pretty sure you don't want to use a synthetic oil, but any good mineral oil 20/50 - 20/60 grade will be OK. I am sure you will get plenty of different posts regarding which manufacturers/grade and zddp levels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi Eric, just to get you on the road - the Halfords classic works well. Not sure if any synthetic has any ZDDP - you need that. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi Eric, As said the search function will blow your mind with advice, here's a thread which is only about 12 lines below yours and current. http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/61465-warning-millers-oils-product-descriptions/ Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldtuckunder Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi, I am having the oil changed soon and want some advice on what to use. That unfortunately is a bit like me asking on the forum what size shoes should I buy? Not enough information Hi erickania I use Pentite 20/60 which has a good zddp level. Pretty sure you don't want to use a synthetic oil, but any good mineral oil 20/50 - 20/60 grade will be OK. I am sure you will get plenty of different posts regarding which manufacturers/grade and zddp levels. I wouldn't use anything but a modern synthetic with the correct "classic" additives Hi Eric, just to get you on the road - the Halfords classic works well. Not sure if any synthetic has any ZDDP - you need that. Roger Yes I use up the old Halfords stuff - in the lawn mower The good "Classic" Synthetics all have ZDDP Hi Eric, As said the search function will blow your mind with advice, Exactly, and I suspect that for every 100 TR owners you ask you will get around 80 different recommendations A lot depends on your specific engine and what you use it for, how you drive it. Alan Have fun doing the research! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 That unfortunately is a bit like me asking on the forum what size shoes should I buy? Not enough information I wouldn't use anything but a modern synthetic with the correct "classic" additives Yes I use up the old Halfords stuff - in the lawn mower The good "Classic" Synthetics all have ZDDP Exactly, and I suspect that for every 100 TR owners you ask you will get around 80 different recommendations A lot depends on your specific engine and what you use it for, how you drive it. Alan Have fun doing the research! That's me told then... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi Kev, me also. However the lawn mower should last a life time. I bet Alan is a size 8 Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 What! Lawnmower use oil. Damn another thing to check Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 TR gets Halfords classic 20/50. Lawnmower gets the same, whether it needs it or not. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShaunC Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I use Valvoline VR1 Racing 20w50. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Most lawnmowers use 10/30 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I've used Penrite or dynolite 20w/60 oil for classic cars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldtuckunder Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 OK so we all agree, some oil is better than none Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hman Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) For what it's worth I use a ZDDP additive with a semi synthetic oil. Base your mix on enough for an oil and filter change and a top up if required. From what i can gather most modern oils with ZDDP are based on 800ppm at the moment when it needs be around 1000-1200ppm. Must admit I just follow the manufacturers instructions on the bottle. H. PS. East Coast ZDDP Plus on eBay. Edited March 24, 2017 by hman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTR6 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 In Kiwi Land we have Vertex Expert Retro 20W50 high zinc manufactured specifically for classic vehicles by the local Elf Oil importer. Gavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Ought is better than Nought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Halfords classic here.... changed the oil once when I dropped the sump to re-shell the crank. Not bothered since it gets a good thrashing, doesn't appear to use much either. Mobil 1 0w30 for the lawn mower. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Just checked the mower, phew it's electric ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Just checked the mower, phew it's electric ;-) No Clutch or Gearbox worries then Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sadman Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I use an upper cylinder lubricant in mine (R40 in the petrol tank) Trouble is, I'm in front of the smell & not behind! Halfords 20/ 50 in the sump Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 No Clutch or Gearbox worries then Cheers Mike Good point Mike :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OAF939M Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I use Valvoline VR1 Racing 20w50. So do I, in the 1974 TR6 and 1936 Riley 9 Special. The mower gets John Deere oil. The wallet is rarely lubricated and often seizes up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Just checked the mower, phew it's electric ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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