Am currently using Millers 10w/60 oil -> http://www.millersoi...ctor=Motorsport in my 1293 supercharged engine - is it correct?
Posted 06 August 2015 - 10:58 AM
Am currently using Millers 10w/60 oil -> http://www.millersoi...ctor=Motorsport in my 1293 supercharged engine - is it correct?
Posted 06 August 2015 - 12:00 PM
just use millers CTV, its meant to be used with the A series gearbox.
Posted 07 August 2015 - 12:32 PM
Thanks for that, will do. I only ask as I know fully synth is no good and noticed that the Millers 10w/60 I have is fully synth (and quite pricey).
Also when I floor the car I get lots of light blue smoke - perhaps the oil is too thin. Engine only done 2000 or so miles since rebuild (1275 to 1293 S/C + twin point jnjection)
Posted 07 August 2015 - 02:09 PM
That 'fully synth is no good' is just a myth, you have a rebuilt SC engine, a synth oil will be the best choice for it.
Although Millers tend to not last long, the oil gets thinner after 1 or 2 thousands miles. Keep an eye at oil pressure.
Posted 20 August 2015 - 07:00 PM
Edited by HUBBA.HUBBA, 20 August 2015 - 07:01 PM.
Posted 20 August 2015 - 09:19 PM
erm, 60 is thicker than 50.
Posted 21 August 2015 - 09:13 PM
erm, 60 is thicker than 50.
Edited by HUBBA.HUBBA, 21 August 2015 - 09:15 PM.
Posted 01 September 2015 - 01:26 PM
Engine is new and requires running in : first 300 miles up to 4000 rpm light loads , then oil change for 20/50w oil,300-7500 slightly more load up to 4500 rpm , oil/filter change to 10w/60 millers oil and return for full map and rolling road test.
That was the running in advice I got and followed.
Posted 01 September 2015 - 02:49 PM
Always follow engine builder indications.
Whats missing is the service interval after run-in. Just dont expect millers 10w60 to last as long as you expect from a modern synth oil, it still needs frequent change if you do motorway trips or track days, and thats pretty much normal for a performance a series engine, either you use millers or other brands.
Posted 01 September 2015 - 04:53 PM
Don't forget Millers CTV is a competition grade oil, so designed for competition, this does not mean it is best designed for a road car...
Millers also do a 'Mini oil' which is 20w50 Mineral..
But bottom line, use your own choice of oil and change it regularly, as you have already noticed with your 10w60, looks like a service interval of 2k is required.
Posted 01 September 2015 - 06:46 PM
Posted 02 September 2015 - 07:47 AM
To be honest I do a yearly service on most fluids anyway, as the car might do less than 1000 road miles per year and no track work etc.
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