Am getting to the stage of finishing off my pinto to XE conversion,

what oil's are people using in their XE's??
( tried a search )
semi synthetic?? or what? and what viscosity??
need something for the running in of the engine first. what do you reccomend?

I've been using Mobil Super S recently in my XE, semi synth and 10/40, 2000 miles since a rebuild. Shameless admission I bought it cos it was on special offer at Halfrauds, half the cost of Mobil 1.

Mostly track use mind, drinks just under 1/2 litre after a damn good all day long spanking and maintains 80psi all day long.


[Edited on 12/3/08 by Pants On Fire]

Nothing wrong with Vauxhall oil and normally a good price

Chuck in some cheap stuff for the first 500mls or so,to give the rings and stuff a chance to bed in,then use the good stuff

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Originally posted by triumphdave
Chuck in some cheap stuff for the first 500mls or so,to give the rings and stuff a chance to bed in,then use the good stuff

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I agree with the running in oil. You can buy the actual stuff or cheap stuff with no deturgent in it, with revs at 1/4 of max revs for a good half an hour - I know there are a million variations on the theory of running in but this has worked well for me.

cheapo oil to start with then just a good quality 15-40 mineral oil will be fine.

I used decent valvoline 15-40 mineral oil in my racer, never any problems, just change it often, its cheap enough.