Engine oil - which one?

[sprevett]

Probably been asked a thousand times....sorry.....but what is best in a AJP8? I'm a big fan of valvoline VR1 for rover v8s as it holds pressure when hot better than most, and I note that they do a fully synthetic 5/40..... But I also note that TZR recommended Carlube in the owners handbook?.

[ukkid35]

Engine oils have changed considerably since the Cerb was launched 18 years ago.

The two factors you should keep in mind are: when you use you car (winter stored in sub zero temps, or summer only mainly track days), and that your AJP8 has flat tappets with aggressive cam profiles.

I would be happy to use VR1, grade depending on use.

[sprevett]

Ok thanks. Suppose I should also consider the way it's gonna be driven by its owner I.e the missus, which is normally flat out. Why can't she have a micra like all the others?

[N7GTX]

sprevett said:

Why can't she have a micra like all the others?

Takeaway shops have bought them all...