murrayarnold Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Hi all. OK so I am going to give my 6 an oil change. I normally use 20/50 mineral oil. Basically diesel truck oil. I'm interested as to what grade others use. My cars Normally driven in hot climates by the way. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/61499-oil-type-to-use/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/43273-preferred-engine-oil/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/15277-which-oil/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/50173-which-engine-oil/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/28012-tr6-oil-change/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/18932-what-oil-to-use/ etc...etc.....etc.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Castrol Edge 25-50. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 17 minutes ago, RobH said: https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/61499-oil-type-to-use/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/43273-preferred-engine-oil/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/15277-which-oil/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/50173-which-engine-oil/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/28012-tr6-oil-change/ https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/18932-what-oil-to-use/ etc...etc.....etc.... You know I typed engine oil in the search box and nothing came back. What am I doing wrong? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, murrayarnold said: You know I typed engine oil in the search box and nothing came back. What am I doing wrong? The search facility doesn't recognise three letter words, I don't know why? In this case it's advised to simply google "engine oil tr register forum", or something like that. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Murray, The search engine will not use a single three-letter word, but searching for "engine oil" works perfectly well. https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/search/&q=engine oil&quick=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, murrayarnold said: You know I typed engine oil in the search box and nothing came back. What am I doing wrong? Don't use the forum search box, it doesn't work very well as you have found. Google it and include "TR Forum" in the search term - works much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I use Penrite HPR30 Full Zinc, holds oil pressure on 40 degree days: https://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/hpr-30-20w-60-mineral Many years ago, I had problems with the detergents in heavy duty diesel oil ( as used in Caterpillars, Detroit Diesels etc. ) opening up unwanted engine oil leaks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yarm 783 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Lots of stuff on this. I use Fuchs Classic 20/50, there are other good 20/50 Classics out there. I stayed away from synthetic, being thinner it tends to exacerbate any drips into full blown leaks. Also, check the ZDDP parts per million, that's an important number as it helps with wear, too little is no good, but neither (bizarrely) is too much. I try to go for 1200 ppm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yarm 783 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Hi, I just noticed who you are, I think you go for a 'racier' set up than most, so maybe something with a little more protection than for those of us who don't get quite so far into the rev range: https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-162361-fuchs-classic-racelube-20w-50-semi-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx BTW, I've no relationship to Fuchs, I believe there are others. It's pretty pricy, but I suppose next to a rebuild, then not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Many of the threads mentioned above are quite old - one player has moved into the market more recently and is probably worth consideration - Classic Oils heritage mineral 20/50 - it is the only one (that I am aware of) who clearly state the ZDDP value on the label. I moved to it from VR1, I’m happy with my choice. This subject normally generates plenty of debate, so in the end it will come down to your choice. ..... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 32 minutes ago, AndyR100 said: Many of the threads mentioned above are quite old - one player has moved into the market more recently and is probably worth consideration - Classic Oils heritage mineral 20/50 - it is the only one (that I am aware of) who clearly state the ZDDP value on the label. I moved to it from VR1, I’m happy with my choice. This subject normally generates plenty of debate, so in the end it will come down to your choice. ..... Andy As endorsed by Fuzz from Car SOS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 You know I just remember what I put in the engine before. Sorry but not changed the oil for about 6 years. I used bike oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 2 hours ago, murrayarnold said: You know I just remember what I put in the engine before. Sorry but not changed the oil for about 6 years. I used bike oil. 6 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 +1 for the Classic Oils Heritage 20W50. Pressure never drops below an indicated 70psi @ 2000rpm even on hottest days. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 2 hours ago, DRD said: 6 years Its done zero miles in 6 years. I have a few cars and have just spent the last 6 years in the middle east. So it was parked up all that time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 6 years with oil: then it IS a classic oil:) Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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