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20w50 oil

Posted: 24 Sep 2013, 19:50
by ChrisTriple
is the above oil OK for my DF or would it be better to stick to 20w40 or 15w 40?

bet this has been asked loads! sorry!

Re: 20w50 oil

Posted: 24 Sep 2013, 20:00
by itchyfeet
Yeh its ok
Especially for more worn engines as its thicker

Re: 20w50 oil

Posted: 24 Sep 2013, 20:06
by ChrisTriple
Thats very handy, the lad next door's got some going spare in his workshop! :ok very handy living next door to a garage owner!

Re: 20w50 oil

Posted: 24 Sep 2013, 20:59
by StuM
I use Halfords 20w50 Classic Car Oil in mine. Much reduced the tappet noise when cold.

Cheers,
Stu

Re: 20w50 oil

Posted: 25 Sep 2013, 19:34
by ChrisTriple
I did see the halfords stuff tne other day £19.99 for 5 litres, but the 20w50 form the lad next door is free and hes going to do it for me on friday as hes got a quiet day. :grin: