Engine oil time again... any recommendations?

[Graeme - CZ]

So, I remember this topic giving me a nosebleed a couple of years ago. This is what I currently have in the car:



I've got a 1973 240z, but has a 280z block and transmission (240 head and SUs).

Was looking at this as perhaps a better option. Anyone got any specific recommendations? I couldn't even tell you what the original manufacturer recommendation was - not even my Haines manual will tell me that (that just says Castrol GTX).

 

[Graeme - CZ]

Sort of handy from Miller, but not conclusive - loads of people just say put in anything. I note the L28 has a few additional options, that the 240/260 didn't.

L28


L24/L26

 

[jonbills]

I'm currently running westway high zinc 20/50 semi synthetic.

 

[toopy]

Classic sport 20w50 for me

 

[Huw]

Classic sport 20w50 for me

Good oil that, but gone back to a 10w40

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Well most Datsun owners will drive their cars on sunny days so a 50 (when hot) oil is what I'd go for taking into account classic machining tolerances

 

[SacCyclone]

Valvoline Racing 20/50

 

[Graeme - CZ]

Thanks all. Very helpful.

 

[Graeme - CZ]

Went for the Millers Classic Sport 20w50 in the end. Westway a close second.