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[dotmatrix]

Looking at my owners manual the temp range we have here would need a 10-30. Maybe someone on here can explain why 10w30 valvoline vr1 wouldnt be as good as 20/50 valvoline vr1?

 

I have had simular thoughts about using a 10w40 oil as I also use my a-series in the winter, but I am having trouble finding a 10w40 oil with the right amount of zinc.

[Matt Brighton]

I always use Valvoline VR1 20w50. Superb oil for all Minis including full-on competition cars.

 

Yes

 

After looking at all the info/forum comments etc I have settled on Valvoline too.

[Mrpeanut]

20w50 either Valvoline VR1 or miller's CTV
has anyone tried the minispares own brand stuff?
Part number GUL7005T
http://www.minispare...c/GUL7005T.aspx

Have used for the past two oil changes, seems like a good oil but does seem to be thinner than Valvoline for the same rating

I thought the same, seems a thin 20W50, if that's possible!

Has anyone tried this stuff? 20W50, cheap, loads of zinc...
https://www.classic-...php?Prod_ID=571

[RooBoonix]

20w50 either Valvoline VR1 or miller's CTV

has anyone tried the minispares own brand stuff?
Part number GUL7005T

http://www.minispare...c/GUL7005T.aspx

Yes, currently running it in my freshly rebuilt spi. Seems fine, nice and cheap and has the right stuff in it.

As has been mentioned I think regular changes with the correct zddp level oil are essential

[Northernpower]

20w50 either Valvoline VR1 or miller's CTV

has anyone tried the minispares own brand stuff?
Part number GUL7005T

http://www.minispare...c/GUL7005T.aspx

I've run it in several engines including my current 7 port and have never had a problem. No matter what oil I've used I always change it regularly and their oil and filter offer makes it ridiculously good value.

[alex-95]

 

20w50 either Valvoline VR1 or miller's CTV

has anyone tried the minispares own brand stuff?
Part number GUL7005T

http://www.minispare...c/GUL7005T.aspx

Yes, currently running it in my freshly rebuilt spi. Seems fine, nice and cheap and has the right stuff in it.

As has been mentioned I think regular changes with the correct zddp level oil are essential

 

 

Thats the stuff I'll be using after my engines run in. I bought the head from Kieth Calver recommended it.

[Dusky]

Looking at my owners manual the temp range we have here would need a 10-30. Maybe someone on here can explain why 10w30 valvoline vr1 wouldnt be as good as 20/50 valvoline vr1?

 
I have had simular thoughts about using a 10w40 oil as I also use my a-series in the winter, but I am having trouble finding a 10w40 oil with the right amount of zinc.

https://www.corvette...appet-oils.html

A few here 😊

[jsor26]

I’m using amzoil zr 20w50 has extra zinc for classic cars and should be easily available

[dotmatrix]

 

 

Looking at my owners manual the temp range we have here would need a 10-30. Maybe someone on here can explain why 10w30 valvoline vr1 wouldnt be as good as 20/50 valvoline vr1?

 
I have had simular thoughts about using a 10w40 oil as I also use my a-series in the winter, but I am having trouble finding a 10w40 oil with the right amount of zinc.

https://www.corvette...appet-oils.html

A few here

 

 

its an interesting list of oils, interesting reading, but not a lot of those available or cheap in denmark. also I doubt that e.g castrol edge has > 1000 ppm of zddp as he writes and I cant find it in that viscosity.

[SolarB]

Just tried Valvoline VR1 20/50 for the first time. Maintains pressure fairly consistently between hot and cold and gear selection feels a little easier.
However, compared to the Halfords oil that was drained out it takes a long time (many seconds) to build up pressure from a cold start.

[apcherry]

 

Yes, currently running it in my freshly rebuilt spi. Seems fine, nice and cheap and has the right stuff in it.

As has been mentioned I think regular changes with the correct zddp level oil are essential

 

 

Apologies for resurrecting a slightly old thread -  I've just bought a spi (93) - going off the recommendations I've just ordered this oil and filter so I know what's in the block as there's very little history with the car.

 

I'm just wondering what you consider regular oil changes - is it age related (every 6 months) or mileage related (every 5K miles?) or something else?

 

Thanks

 

Adrian

[Mrpeanut]

 

 

Yes, currently running it in my freshly rebuilt spi. Seems fine, nice and cheap and has the right stuff in it.

As has been mentioned I think regular changes with the correct zddp level oil are essential

 

 

Apologies for resurrecting a slightly old thread -  I've just bought a spi (93) - going off the recommendations I've just ordered this oil and filter so I know what's in the block as there's very little history with the car.

 

I'm just wondering what you consider regular oil changes - is it age related (every 6 months) or mileage related (every 5K miles?) or something else?

 

Thanks

 

Adrian

 

 

Be prepared for many different answers, all claiming to be correct!

 

Personally, I change the oil twice a year, and never with an interval of more than 1500 miles. It only costs about £30 a pop, a hell of a lot less than a gearbox or engine rebuild!

[InnoCooperExport]

No love here for Castrol Classic XL? Also claims to have a high ZDDP content, specially for classic engines. Always worked well in my dad's MGA and Fulvia. 

[RooBoonix]

 

 

Yes, currently running it in my freshly rebuilt spi. Seems fine, nice and cheap and has the right stuff in it.

As has been mentioned I think regular changes with the correct zddp level oil are essential

 

 

Apologies for resurrecting a slightly old thread -  I've just bought a spi (93) - going off the recommendations I've just ordered this oil and filter so I know what's in the block as there's very little history with the car.

 

I'm just wondering what you consider regular oil changes - is it age related (every 6 months) or mileage related (every 5K miles?) or something else?

 

Thanks

 

Adrian

 

 

So sorry I never replied to this, I must have missed it.

 

I change mine every 3000 miles, which is normally about twice a year.