Oil Recommendations and Advice

[oilman]

Oil advice and recommendations here!

As the title says, put your oil questions here and we'll be happy to help.

The Year, model, engine and style of driving (road/track) is important so give as much information as possible so that we can give you an accurate answer.

Looking forward to being of assistance

Regards

Oilman

[Deleted User]

Ok then,

1977 2500S, standard engine BUT is being fitted with a turbo to give around 7psi.

Fairly hard driven on the road.

Currently running unipart 20/50 for older cars. Will need to change when turbo fitted.

What do you reckon?

Mike

[oilman]

The 20w-50 is fine, once you have turbo'd it then why not upgrade the oil to a semi synthetic, these are still 100% mineral base, use a 15w-50, it will give you better cold flow (is the turbo oil cooled?) to help protect the turbo from cold, semi synthetics also have a better additive pack then a bog standard mineral multigrade so all round it would do a better job.

Cheers

Guy.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

Turbo will be oil cooled but will be mounted at the back of the car so will not get quite so hot. I pinched an idea from PPC magazine!

Only thing is the length of the oil lines, plus i will probably need a scavenger pump.

Mike

[tiggrr1]

Hi  oilman

Which grade of oil do you recommend in general for 60's & 70's Triumphs for normal/fast road use.

Also which oil is best for overdrive gearboxes

I reckon 20/50 for the engine and gl4 spec gear oil but would like to hear any opinions you may have on this

Thanks :)