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Timstopp
Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 98 Location: colchester, essex
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject: r oily confused |
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I have searched the forums, and the interweb, to try to establish which oil I should use for my 1934 wolseley nine in-
1) the engine
2) the gearbox
3) the back axle
4) shock absorbers (Vane type)
I am now totally confused with various ratings, additives, anti foaming, weights, drip tests, and does it contain yellow metal(how should I know - it works and I don't intend to take it apart!) aaaargggghhhh
Can anyone suggest which type of either castrol or penrite oil would actually suit the above applications so that I can go to my local auto factor and ask for, say 5, gallons of castrol xlr20, 2 pints of castrol lm34 gear oil, etc etc
Many, many thanks
Tim _________________ North Essex,UK - Morris 8 tourer 1936 - Jaguar x350 |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7118 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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It sounds like you want to stick with classic oils.
I would suggest SAE 30 in both engine and gearbox and an something like SAE 80 or 90 in the rear axle. Don't use oils with the designation EP in your rear axle. There should be a "straight" oil available in the Castrol or Penrite ranges.
Shock absorbers need a special light oil but it will be specifically labeled for shock absorbers.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon |
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47p2
Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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If you email Penrite they will tell you exactly what you require _________________ ROVER
One of Britain's Fine Cars |
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Timstopp
Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 98 Location: colchester, essex
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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thankyou all, very helpful as always, oil all ordered! _________________ North Essex,UK - Morris 8 tourer 1936 - Jaguar x350 |
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Jim Walker
Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Chesterfield, Derbys.
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Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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In the days when your car was made, and right up to the introduction of the first multigrade oil (Shell X100) in the mid 1950s, it was usual to change the oil grade every Spring and Autumn. Usually an SAE 50 oil was used for summer motoring, such as Castrol XXL and an SAE 30 oil in Winter such as Castrol XL. Post war cars tended towards XL in Summer and Castrolite in Winter.
I think an SAE 30 oil in Summer could run dangerously 'thin' if you do long Summer journeys, and so it seems, did the car manufacturers.
Jim. |
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Greeney in France
Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 1173 Location: Limousin area of France
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:45 am Post subject: |
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Sorry its a bit late but MILLERS do a good range of classic oils too. _________________ www.OldFrenchCars.com
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