v8s - engine oil, which / rating / manufacturer / viscosity?

[Top Gear TVR]

As ever I have a list of old wives advising so I thought I'd go for something better......

Any views?

[Oldred_V8S]

Penrite HPR15 15/60
High zinc content and about average price compared to others.

Recommended to me by a guy that builds MGBV8 race cars.

ETA Also used HPR 40 25W-70 (Mineral)

Edited by Oldred_V8S on Thursday 10th December 16:46

[v8s4me]

Valvoline VR1 20/50 mineral oil. Gives me just under 50psi even on very hot days. Remember Germany? That hot!

[Top Gear TVR]

thanks gents - rather than the 5/40 it came with. ta

[zombeh]

I'm using whatever Silkolene Pro R 15W/50 synthetic is called this week (fuchs titan pro R or something?)

[Alan Whitaker]

Hi All

Silkolene PRO R 15W-50 Ester Synthetic Oil.

Alan

[Mr Plow]

v8s4me said:

Valvoline VR1 20/50 mineral oil. Gives me just under 50psi even on very hot days. Remember Germany? That hot!

This is what I use. One of the V8 engine builders recommended it. You can usually find it on offer at Euro car parts.

[Top Gear TVR]

Mr Plow said:

This is what I use. One of the V8 engine builders recommended it. You can usually find it on offer at Euro car parts.

[v8s4me]

Top Gear TVR said:

thanks gents - rather than the 5/40 it came with. ta

If you ever get a chance to look at the distance between the "vanes" inside the oil pump you'll see why thick is good This is a very old engine design, so I'd suggest that this "old-school" oil, but with all the modern additives, is ideal for our old lumps (IMHO). And very reasonably priced as well, and it comes in 5ltr cans. Watch out for Euro Car Parts service though; it's crap. If you have a branch near you, go in and get the oil yourself rather than trust their mail order. I ordered 5lts Of VR1 earlier in the year and they send me ATF! Returning it was a pain in the arse.

You can get an OE oil filter from your local Land Rover dealer at a sensible price, eg about £12.

[The Big G]

Mr Plow said:

v8s4me said:

Valvoline VR1 20/50 mineral oil. Gives me just under 50psi even on very hot days. Remember Germany? That hot!

This is what I use. One of the V8 engine builders recommended it. You can usually find it on offer at Euro car parts.

Another +1 for valvoline. Mine loves it, so does the garage floor at times too though

[Top Gear TVR]

Valvoline vr1 is also in TGTVR so it makes sense to use the same. Thanks.