Oil for a 1993 Chimarea
Oil for a 1993 Chimarea
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KEVTVR

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731 posts

165 months

Monday 18th February 2013
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Sorry to ask but cant find it on here, what engine oil should I be using for a 1993 Chimaera 400, pre serp engine. Thanks ( sorry about the spelling above )
Kev

Edited by KEVTVR on Monday 18th February 11:58


Edited by KEVTVR on Monday 18th February 11:59

Hoofa

3,153 posts

238 months

Monday 18th February 2013
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valvoline VR1 is good 20/50w

KEVTVR

Original Poster:

731 posts

165 months

Monday 18th February 2013
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K4TRV

1,819 posts

282 months

Monday 18th February 2013
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I use Opie Oils, but never put anything less than 10w50 or 15w50 in it.

Mines a pre -serp (Mar 93) and I use it for Sprinting/Speedhillclimbing with this:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60124-gulf-competition...

A cheaper alternative for general road use is that recommendation from Hoofa valvoline VR1 20/50w is a yes also.

HTHs

Trev