Simon F27
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 12:52 PM |
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which oil is best
Looking to do an oil change. Pinto 2.0 running on twin 40's. What is the best oil?
Is racing oil a good option due to harsh throttle usage and high temps.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 01:13 PM |
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Cam followers lubrication from cold and camshaft blockage of the camshaft oil spray bar are the problems with the Pinto --- you want a highly
detergent 10w/40 enhanced mineral oil or a semi-synthetic.
[Edited on 29/5/06 by britishtrident]
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Viper
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 01:15 PM |
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We allways used Mobil 1 in all our race pinto's, never had a problem related to oil...
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viatron
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 01:59 PM |
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Give simon at Opie Oils a call or email him, http://www.opieoils.co.uk/
He will be able to advise if you give him engine spec and what your going to use it for. Also supplies oil mail order. very useful source of info, an
example:
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/viatron/vpost?id=775560
Mac
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greggors84
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 02:21 PM |
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I was about to recomment Opie Oils.
The number is: 01209215164
They have helped me out on numerous occasions and their prices are pretty good too.
They post on a couple of forums i use, was going to send them an email and tell them about this one as it think their advice would be welcome. They
normally offer a discount if you are a member of a owners club too. They did for me as i was a member of the 106 Rallye Register
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 04:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Viper
We allways used Mobil 1 in all our race pinto's, never had a problem related to oil...
Seriously good stuff, apart from the wide viscosity range it dosen't carbonise or for varnishes, engines stay amazingingly clean inside.
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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 04:45 PM |
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I'm with Viper on this one.
Mobil1..Run it in the Mini for the youngster(bit ott, but never broke an engine). Engines were always bright and clean inside at freshen up time, and
the fully synthetic never seemed to 'burn' like the mineral oils.
Cheers,
Syd.
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