17 replies to this topic

[Markmc85]

Is valvoline 20/50 vr1 racing oil good for my auto or can any body tell me what's the best oil to use 👍

[jaydee]

A decent 10w40 will be a far better choice for an auto

[mr3speed]

A decent 10w40 will be a far better choice for an auto

Should still be 20W50 no?

[jaydee]

You need it to 10w40 due to the torque converter, i wouldnt use any 20w50 oil on an auto.

I'm not an auto expert though, so ask guessworks for further advice.

[Markmc85]

Thanks guys

[mr3speed]

Be interested to know the outcome. Would of though 20W50 but.....?

[Markmc85]

Will keep u posted then mate

[chuffed]

in my auto I used 10w40 mineral oil. Had no problems and started easily!

[mr3speed]

Will keep u posted then mate

What have you decided to use?

[forever17]

tried several different oils in my 1275 auto over the years, the Valvoline racing is head and shoulders above any other, in my
opinion. go for it.

[Guess-Works.com]

You should use 10w40 or 15w40 ( actually what you use is more over governed by availability ) as it's primary purpose in an auto transmission is as a hydraulic fluid, and change it regularly.

So if it is not working as a hydraulic fluid then you will be going no where, no matter how good it is for the engine.

Edited by Guess-Works.com, 17 March 2015 - 06:22 PM.

[mikep12]

I may be getting a bit too old but I thought that 20/50 was the oil developed for the mini auto in the sixties. Mind if it works on 20/50 it will work on 10/40 or for that matter 10/30 as they will be better oils anyway and as they will be modern oils will be better at staying in grade.

[mr3speed]

I may be getting a bit too old but I thought that 20/50 was the oil developed for the mini auto in the sixties. Mind if it works on 20/50 it will work on 10/40 or for that matter 10/30 as they will be better oils anyway and as they will be modern oils will be better at staying in grade.

I though 20/50 too. The green stuff

[mab01uk]

You could also ask for your options here.

Automatic Mini Register:-

http://autominiregister.proboards.com/

[jaydee]

Minis in the sixties come out the factory filled up with a straight 30 oil or similar.

We're now in 2015, industry has moved on and there are better fluids available for purpoise.

Edited by jaydee, 18 March 2015 - 09:50 AM.