triumph made man Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hi what oil should i use in my 1971 13/60 herald soft-top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Best to find a good quality 20/50 grade, modern oils don't always suit older engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR7th Heaven Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I've just bought a can of Valvoline VR1 20/50 for my Vitesse. Supposed to be good stuff with good protection especially at high temperatures. I'll see how it goes. It was nearly £30 for 5 litres.I used to use Comma Classic 20/50 which is considered to be okay but I noticed it 'blackening' after less than 2000 miles and wondered if high temperatures were spoiling it so thought I'd give the VR1 a try.The Halfords Classic stuff is supposed to be okay (also made by Comma?) and some people swear by Castrol Classic but I've never tried it.The guys at my local classic car place recommend Penrite 20/60 but it's hard to get hold of locally and they'd run out so I went for the VR1.Rich ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dar Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 i use carlube 20/50 classic £10 FOR 4.5LTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I bought this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150649428092?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649There was a thread a few months back on this: http://club.triumph.org.uk/cgi-bin/forum10/Blah.pl?m-1316813523/s-0/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Valvoline 20/50 at Eurocarparts, 25% discount this weekend (ends Sunday night) free delivery.Promo code GIVEAWAY25No personal interest, just ordered 2 gallons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy thompson Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Not sure you can get it in the UK but I now use Castrol Edge Sport 25W/50http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/4411_EDGESport25W50_200601.pdfUsed Mobil 1 15W/50 for ages (when I didn't have an oil cooler!!) but it almost 100 bucks for 5 litres now - Castrols about $40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR7th Heaven Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 That Europarts deal is a good oneRich ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 TR7th_Heaven wrote:That Europarts deal is a good oneRich ;)Yes, I think it was one of the Stag owners who posted about it first during the summer. You just have to be ready when the offer comes out (every 2 or 3 months via email) and stock up! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Can't see it...... am I being dim? Only one I can see is the VR1 which doesn't look like a bargain or appear to be on offer :-/Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Go to the VR1, select it when you go to checkout there is an option on "Promotion" type in the code there and the price will be revised in the billing bit not the product price bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Jumped on that offer ;DThen remembered I still have one from whenever I bought it on offer last :)Still, you can never have enough oil… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Like Andy not sure if you can get Castrol in the UK, I use Castrol 5W40 in my Herald's here in the States. Castrol makes oil for older cars.I think the most important thing about oil is that you use a good brand you trust and never mix brands or type. Change oil and filter acording to your driving habbits on a strict sechudle. Likewise allways use a good brand filter.Ask what is the best and you will get many answers. In short their is no perfect answer as the age and use of our cars are not the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Two gallons of VR1 to collect on Monday from Euro parts Chertsey.Good Deal thanks Richard.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 lagerzok wrote:Not sure you can get it in the UK but I now use Castrol Edge Sport 25W/50http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/4411_EDGESport25W50_200601.pdfUsed Mobil 1 15W/50 for ages (when I didn't have an oil cooler!!) but it almost 100 bucks for 5 litres now - Castrols about $40 Closest we have is Cstrol Edge Sport 10/60http://www.castrol.com/castrol/productdetailmin.do?categoryId=9014063&contentId=7027056Appears to be specially formulated for BMW.�40+ for 4 litres :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 redoxideVit wrote:Two gallons of VR1 to collect on Monday from Euro parts Chertsey.Good Deal thanks Richard.SteveMe too, though Redhill for me. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 thescrapman wrote:Closest we have is Cstrol Edge Sport 10/60http://www.castrol.com/castrol/productdetailmin.do?categoryId=9014063&contentId=7027056Appears to be specially formulated for BMW.�40+ for 4 litres :-/Halfords do two, one normal and one bmwhttp://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_241285_langId_-1_categoryId_165581http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_241293_langId_-1_categoryId_165581I wonder how much it is on trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 ferny wrote:I wonder how much it is on trade.The Euro Car Parts Valvoline VR1 is for 5 Litres whereas the Halfords Castrol 10/60 is for 4 Litres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimher Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Am using Morris' 'Golden Film' 20/50....no complaints & not too expensive. There's a young lad who's got a Peugeot 206 turbo diesel at the paint shop, behind my pals unit & he was saying he's got 'racing' oil in, which cost about £70 for 5 litres!!!!...(Certainly would'nt be doing 3,000m. oil changes, if it cost anything like that!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Ah, but that racing oil means he has now got an extra 25bhp and 20mp added to his fuel consumption. And it now handles like a Ferrari. At least that is what I heard down the pub.What a fool, a decent diesel oil is all that is needed in that car.In Triumphs, a decent 20/50, and if going on track or driving hard then VR1 or similar. I noticed there are synthetic 10/60 oils available, they would be pretty good I expect as long as they have enough zinc and phosphorus in them. In fact VR1 is available in a 10/60, not badly priced either...(still about £30 for 5L though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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