Oil

[simboy1973]

I know it's been a thread many times. I'm on hols soon and need to change the oil for the RNR

Is 10/40 the best for me old V8 unit..? But not fully synthetic..

I may as well change the box oil too if it's up in the air.. Will I put something special in or standard box oil as per bible, SS80... Mind I've never heard of it but I'm sure I can track it down..

Si

[400SE Dave]

I use this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300637655517?ssPageName=...

[simboy1973]

That's what's in it just now..

[Wedg1e]

I use Glug. 20W/50 Glug in fact. None of your weak-as-p155 lagerboy 10/40 oil for my car, it drinks a man's brew... if oil was beer it'd be on 50:50 Hobgoblin and Old Peculier, with a Broadside chaser.
When the revs are up, the valves are a-tapping and the pistons a-slapping, only Glug will do. Your crank bearings will thank you for it

[simboy1973]

Ahhhh, you clearly luv yer auld bus!

[Wedg1e]

simboy1973 said:

Ahhhh, you clearly luv yer auld bus!

I've rebuilt the engine once, there was wear to the crank main and big-end shells. The previous owner(s) used 10W/40, I have the receipts to prove it. Or rather, the invoices from the 'specialists' they used.
If I'm wrong, I'll rebuild it again, it's only an engine.

[Andy390]

I'm currently using Mobil Motorsport 15W50,only 'cos tvr specified it in the 400se manual and i'm sprinting it occasionally, but previously was using semi syn 10/40. hard to know if it's worth the extra money. A set of main bearings is only 60 quid!?

[chj]

I have been told that the Valvoline VR1 has a high zinc content, which is very good for preventing engine wear.
I would have thought that any reasonable quality 20/50 oil is good enough when changed annually, for the mileage that most wedgers do.

Chris

[JMF894]

I have just purchased VR1 for the 450

[Wedg1e]

Andy390 said:

I'm currently using Mobil Motorsport 15W50,only 'cos tvr specified it in the 400se manual and i'm sprinting it occasionally, but previously was using semi syn 10/40. hard to know if it's worth the extra money. A set of main bearings is only 60 quid!?

I'd be ecstatic with a 15W/50, sounds like the best of both worlds if you use the car in winter.

Main bearings may be only £60 but it's the polish or complete regrind you'd probably need on the crank that would rack the cost up. I thought mine would just need a polish but they took ten thou" off mains and big-ends and I fitted undersize shells.

As someone (CHJ?) said, change the oil annually and it's hardly worth paying for a top-name brand given the miles most Wedges do.

[RCK974X]

I always use 20/50 in the 2.8 V6, as otherwise the rocker covers (crank seals, everything else) tends to slowly leak out, making a mess (and a smell).

Older engines I reckon need the slightly thicker oil....perhaps not so for the high spec V8 versions though ?

[rev-erend]

Another vote for Valvoline VR1..

Also like Silkoline but that is pretty expensive.

[simboy1973]

The blood coarsing through the beast veins is presently is 15/50 Shell Helix..
I've got some lovely 10/40 enroute..
I've also ordered 75/90 blood for the g/box an some nice clean LSD oil for the diff...

I'll get it done over the coming weeks...

Sad news on Thunderpants steering though... I'll update with on a different post...

Si

[Transmitter Man]

400SE Dave said:

I use this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300637655517?ssPageName=...

+1

[simon_h]

Happy with Millers CSS 20w60:

https://shop.fluidsinmotorsport.co.uk/product/css2...

[simboy1973]

Oil n Filter done. Sounds creamy smooth now.

Gearbox, done, messy job..

Diff, sadly I didn't realise it's either an Allen bolt or is it a square type bolt on the end of the diff..
Anyone know. The drain bolts nice n easy to get too..

Oh, a must purchase for any Wedger wanting to fill there gearbox n diff, get one of these..
Deluxe siphon water oil liquid fluid hand pump.. From fleabay 160755000859. A fiver. Quality.

Si