Oil Spec

FMAN · Post by **FMAN** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:37 pm

I am told the engine oil spec is monograde 30 but no one seems to sell it.

Who sells it or do you use something else?

Neil

tanick · Post by **tanick** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:48 pm

What car? Have a search, there are loads of threads about oil choice on here.

FMAN · Post by **FMAN** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 10:00 pm

'72 2.4T

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 10:25 pm

If you live in California then by all means put in 30 grade oil but here in the UK you will need to use a multi-grade oil such as 15/40 or 20/50. Many people here use Castrol GTX Magnatec 15w/40.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:32 pm

Any views on green Duckhams mineral oil, it's what I use in my 2.4S?

Garrett

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:34 pm

after experimenting with Castrol & Silkolene I'm back to Mobil1 which I think is superb

EddieDay · Post by **EddieDay** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:06 pm

I have always used Shell Helix Super (or its predecessor Gemini). It is a mineral oil rather than synthetic but seems to be good for early 911s. If you want to read about it go to www.shell.com, car oils, Shell for Motorists, UK, Shell Helix, FAQs.
Shell supply the lubricants for Ferrari, Audi and Ducati racing teams.