its here with different oil
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t350c formula red,red (burgundy ) carpets, black trim
with red stitching..slipped into handbook a leaflet
about carlube motor oil and according to page 59 in
handbook tvr use and recommend carlube oil.is this
any easier to find than some of the mobil grades.
the info screen seems to put up the readings in the
reverse order to the tamora i traded in, scroll thru
screens using left button.the altered sill below the
rear screen certainly helps with opening,though must
remember to use it when closing..trapped fingers a couple of times already...
fancy trading in a rag top on the warmest day so far this year !!!.thank goodness i specced air-con.
with red stitching..slipped into handbook a leaflet
about carlube motor oil and according to page 59 in
handbook tvr use and recommend carlube oil.is this
any easier to find than some of the mobil grades.
the info screen seems to put up the readings in the
reverse order to the tamora i traded in, scroll thru
screens using left button.the altered sill below the
rear screen certainly helps with opening,though must
remember to use it when closing..trapped fingers a couple of times already...
fancy trading in a rag top on the warmest day so far this year !!!.thank goodness i specced air-con.
The factory changed oil suppliers quite a few months back.
When I spoke to them I was told that there was no real difference in the oil but just that they were getting a better deal on it than Mobil 1.
They also said that they, and all the dealers, would continue to use their stock of Mobil 1 before switching to Carlube.
See some of the 'Oil' threads from a few months back.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=13904&f=7&h=0
Cheers...... Andrew
When I spoke to them I was told that there was no real difference in the oil but just that they were getting a better deal on it than Mobil 1.
They also said that they, and all the dealers, would continue to use their stock of Mobil 1 before switching to Carlube.
See some of the 'Oil' threads from a few months back.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=13904&f=7&h=0
Cheers...... Andrew
The Carlube thing is interesting.
If you were cynical, you might be forgiven for thinking that TVR's recommendation to use Carlube was linked to Carlube's sponsorship of the Tuscan Challenge rather than the sheer quality of the product itself.
Indeed, if you were super cynical, you might have a jaunt around the paddock and ask the Tuscan teams whether their racing machines contained a drop of Carlube, and might not be surprised to find that the answer is no...
Fortunately I'm not cynical. I've no idea whether Carlube is any good - but as long as its the right viscosity and you change it regularly you're probably fine.
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If you were cynical, you might be forgiven for thinking that TVR's recommendation to use Carlube was linked to Carlube's sponsorship of the Tuscan Challenge rather than the sheer quality of the product itself.
Indeed, if you were super cynical, you might have a jaunt around the paddock and ask the Tuscan teams whether their racing machines contained a drop of Carlube, and might not be surprised to find that the answer is no...
Fortunately I'm not cynical. I've no idea whether Carlube is any good - but as long as its the right viscosity and you change it regularly you're probably fine.
:retiresandwaitsforgreatoildebatetostartagain:
griff2be said: The Carlube thing is interesting.
If you were cynical, you might be forgiven for thinking that TVR's recommendation to use Carlube was linked to Carlube's sponsorship of the Tuscan Challenge rather than the sheer quality of the product itself.
Indeed, if you were super cynical, you might have a jaunt around the paddock and ask the Tuscan teams whether their racing machines contained a drop of Carlube, and might not be surprised to find that the answer is no...
Fortunately I'm not cynical. I've no idea whether Carlube is any good - but as long as its the right viscosity and you change it regularly you're probably fine.
:retiresandwaitsforgreatoildebatetostartagain:
Remember when I ran a BMW, had problems with it one day and the main dealer asked what fuel I had been using I told him "Fina" his reply was don't use that crap in it!At the time Fina was a major sponsor for BMW Motorsport!I am afraid I am cynical and can't see any good reason for TVR changing from Mobil other than commercial!!
You old cynic Andy! Me? I'll continue using the Mobil 1 5W-50 I buy in France at about £17.50 for 4 ltrs
griff2be said: The Carlube thing is interesting.
If you were cynical, you might be forgiven for thinking that TVR's recommendation to use Carlube was linked to Carlube's sponsorship of the Tuscan Challenge
Rich... In which case I'd recommend a look at The Castrol Society
flasher said:I have been told by someone who builds the S6 engines that Castrol R is the best....
Rich...
flasher said: They only reccomend Carlube because they sponsor the TVR Tuscan challenge. It's bugger all to do with the quality of the oil.
I have been told by someone who builds the S6 engines that Castrol R is the best....
Castol R is the old, but beautiful smelling, castor based, racing oil that needed changing regularly. Only available for use in classic racing cars.
Think you mean Castol RS which is the synthetic stuff you can buy today?
Bennno
bennno said:
flasher said: They only reccomend Carlube because they sponsor the TVR Tuscan challenge. It's bugger all to do with the quality of the oil.
I have been told by someone who builds the S6 engines that Castrol R is the best....
Castol R is the old, but beautiful smelling, castor based, racing oil that needed changing regularly. Only available for use in classic racing cars.
Think you mean Castol RS which is the synthetic stuff you can buy today?
Bennno
Yeah, you are right I did mean Castrol RS. I stand corrected Bennno
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