What Oil?

[D'Squared]

All,

What oil do you use? i am interested in this, as i am wanting to change mine as the hydraulic tappets are a bit noisey... apparently they are all new aswell, so i thought i'd change the oil, but unsure as to what is recommended and what to use. GSF recommend Morris Supreme 30...?
I have a 1981 2.0ltr Aircooled, of which has been rebuilt not too long ago.

Cheers

[scoobert]

I use15W/40, as recommended by my local dubdoctor, Steve at Gasure. He says Quantum or Fuchs, but for convenience I use Homebase. But now all leaks are stopped thanks to a full set of uprated seals, I'll probably get the Quantum. Was getting through 5l in double quick time! Hope this helps.

[Cruz]

Who sells Quantum? GSF don't

[scoobert]

VW. Try your local parts department. Haven't been in recently, so not sure how much it is.

[Gunslinger]

This one for me. Recommended by the guy who built my engine and the guy who does my maintenance

http://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk ... +Motor+Oil" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[D'Squared]

This one for me. Recommended by the guy who built my engine and the guy who does my maintenance

http://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk ... +Motor+Oil" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

thanks for all comments, although i have had conflicting replies, a lot of people say stay away from the morris stuff....... oh what to do??

[Gunslinger]

thanks for all comments, although i have had conflicting replies, a lot of people say stay away from the morris stuff....... oh what to do??

Do they have a reason for that?

[samk]

i use 30 50...not sure if its the right choice though!!

[ju]

I use single grade 30 (Morris) in the summer, and a 10/40 or 15/40 in the winter as it has a lower operating temperature. If you have a bentleys manual there is a useful chart that provides suggested oil to use in each temperature range. Don't know why people are saying stay away from morris oil, as loads of dubheads i have spoken too say morris oil is they only oil to use.

[D'Squared]

I use single grade 30 (Morris) in the summer, and a 10/40 or 15/40 in the winter as it has a lower operating temperature. If you have a bentleys manual there is a useful chart that provides suggested oil to use in each temperature range. Don't know why people are saying stay away from morris oil, as loads of dubheads i have spoken too say morris oil is they only oil to use.

that's the sort of advise i need... keep it coming, as still haven't made my mind up yet..., was going to go for Castrol GTX...

[jason k]

30 grade was the oil for aircooleds.

was.........

oil technology has moved on since then.

a good 15-40 mineral (has to be mineral tho) will be better for your Aircooled engine

as for your tappy tappets does the sound go after a good drive??
if so all is well dont worry.

[D'Squared]

30 grade was the oil for aircooleds.

was.........

oil technology has moved on since then.

a good 15-40 mineral (has to be mineral tho) will be better for your Aircooled engine

as for your tappy tappets does the sound go after a good drive??
if so all is well dont worry.

i haven't driven it for a while, but last time i did, the tappets quietened down after 5miles or so.., i'll be bringing the bus home tomorrow, and its been standing for 4 months, while we did the interior resto, so we'll see how long it takes for the tappets to go quiet...
so do you think good old Castrol GTX high miles @ 15W 40 or the Mobil M 15W 40 would be ok?

[Simon Baxter]

For petrols

For Diesels.

[samk]

so, just to b sure, this is the best option for Aircooled engines too?

thanks,

Sam

[lloyd]

Used Castrol GTX on all my engines for more years then I can count. Never had a problem and have driven 100k on some of them (Aircooled) Now using Castrol GTX high mileage because it's 15W40 and easy to find.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165581" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you are close to Brickwerks, buy from Simon... cheaper and he knows his stuff.