Is Mobil1 10W60 ok as a top-up oil? (Chim500)
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ChimpofDarkness said:
That stuff looks handy!Phil
Bassfiend said:
ChimpofDarkness said:
That stuff looks handy!Phil
At 33 squids it represents unbeatable value for a fully synth & it's perfect for the RV8.
I've been paying that for Millers CSS 20w60 which is a good oil but it is a semi synth.
You can't go wrong with Penrite HPR15.
FreeLitres said:
I usually use Mobil1 15W50 to top up the engine oil.
Will Mobil1 10W60 "Extended life" be ok as a top-up? (1 litre max)
Thanks
Yes it will be ok as a top up.Will Mobil1 10W60 "Extended life" be ok as a top-up? (1 litre max)
Thanks
I changed from 10w 50 to 10w 60 extended life in my car and i am very pleased with it.A recent 1500 mile tour thru europe including 1 lap of the ring and 6 laps of spa later and the oil pressure is 60 at start up and never dropped below 50 even at spa, and very little oil use.
Very highly recommended........by me at least.
ChimpofDarkness said:
That oil looks good - has anyone actually biught from there before?The web address is a bit Mickey Mouse (absolutewebhosting?)
Bassfiend said:
ChimpofDarkness said:
That stuff looks handy!Phil
if you look on the USA and Australian forums they shout about penrite..
15w60 is perfect for the RV8
http://www.vintageandsportscarservices.co.uk/penri...
Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Sunday 24th June 22:38
FreeLitres said:
That oil looks good - has anyone actually biught from there before?
The web address is a bit Mickey Mouse (absolutewebhosting?)
Classic Oils are as good as gold.The web address is a bit Mickey Mouse (absolutewebhosting?)
They have a retail outlet up the road from me in Aylesbury and regularly attend the main classic car shows around the country.
Don't let the website put you off, they are very well known & trusted on the classic scene.
TJC46 said:
FreeLitres said:
I changed from 10w 50 to 10w 60 extended life in my car and i am very pleased with it.A recent 1500 mile tour thru europe including 1 lap of the ring and 6 laps of spa later and the oil pressure is 60 at start up and never dropped below 50 even at spa, and very little oil use.Very highly recommended........by me at least.
I know each car is different but my 500 with under 20k has never shown more than 40 psi over the past 8 years on start up or when hot - which i think is normal & i'm running 10/50. I have used 5w oil in the past which does give lower pressure when hot ie thinner oil, however, changing from 10/50-60 shouldn't make any difference.
BTW I have just returned from SPA & my pressure was consistent throughout 1500 miles, never dropping below 30 bar
Andy JB said:
I don't see this myself - the thickness or viscocity of the oil 10w has remained the same, so i don't see how your oil pressure has improved by changing from 10w/50 to 60.
I know each car is different but my 500 with under 20k has never shown more than 40 psi over the past 8 years on start up or when hot - which i think is normal & i'm running 10/50. I have used 5w oil in the past which does give lower pressure when hot ie thinner oil, however, changing from 10/50-60 shouldn't make any difference.
BTW I have just returned from SPA & my pressure was consistent throughout 1500 miles, never dropping below 30 bar
Sorry I should have also mentioned that i changed the oil pressure sender to a non standard TVR item which gives much more accurate readings than the original.I know each car is different but my 500 with under 20k has never shown more than 40 psi over the past 8 years on start up or when hot - which i think is normal & i'm running 10/50. I have used 5w oil in the past which does give lower pressure when hot ie thinner oil, however, changing from 10/50-60 shouldn't make any difference.
BTW I have just returned from SPA & my pressure was consistent throughout 1500 miles, never dropping below 30 bar
Heres a linky to the thread. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=984...
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