Engine oil

[johnymd]

Just curious as to which oils people are using. I understand the critical ingredience is ZDDP but a lot of oils don't seam to list it. For example: Valvoline VR1 racing no longer has it listed on the description. Have they stopped adding it? I get through a lot of oil as I have too many cars that get used a lot so valvoline, bought 4 gallons at a time, was pretty economical to buy.

Anyway, what are the rest of you using?

 

[Huw]

I use Millers Classic Sport 20w50 has lots of the ZDDP in it. Not the cheapest but the engine seems happy with it

 

[jonbills]

triple qx 5/40 with zddp additive for me.
I tend to put that oil in all my cars.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312716533283

 

[240L31]

I use Mannol classic 10w40. Crazy cheap and with exceptional high zinc content (there's a lab analysis somewhere).

 

[Seikoking]

I’ve used and been impressed with the Valvoline VR1. I did quite a bit of research when looking best suited for the L series and this was a consistent top result. I’ll be using the same again next time.

Their own website says the ZDDP is still in there...

https://www.valvoline.com/en-europe/our-products/engine-oil/vr1-racing

 

[toopy]

I use Millers Classic Sport 20w50 has lots of the ZDDP in it. Not the cheapest but the engine seems happy with it

+1

 

[AliK]

I use Driven HR3, good thermal stability, low sheer and good viscosity ...

https://aaoil.co.uk/product/driven-hr3-15w-50-synthetic/

... but definitely not cheap.

20w50 feels like molasses to me and feels a little too much for an engine with good tolerances. I'm pretty sure it costs a couple of ponies too.

 

[Ped]

I use the Millers Classic Sport 20w 50, just had some delivered last week ready for spring. It was recommended by the late Mike Feeney a good few years ago and the engine seems fine with it.

 

[AliK]

This makes for good reading ...
http://www.sccoa.com/forums/showthread.php?136304-What-oil-brands-offer-the-best-protection-%2A%2A%2AGood-read&styleid

 

[TimFZ]

I use Millers Classic Pistoneeze oil in the UK where it is rare we have temperatures outside of 5c to 25c. I went for a 15W40 (instead of 20W50) as I dont push the car too hard so it wont be fryed on the road and I wanted an easier cold start. Oil pressure builds quickly and no noises from the engine. All seems good so far and not too expensive either. I would go for 3000 mile changes unless you are tracking it in which case, much shorter intervals and it may not be the best oil for you. Link below:

https://www.millersoils-shop.co.uk/millers-oils-classic-pistoneeze-15w-40-engine-oil

 

[Farmer42]

I seem to recall that I used Castrol Magnatec 10W40 fully synthetic on my last oil change. Not sure if that is ok but I have had no weird noises, knocks or smoke so assumed it was ok. Never sure whether I should be using fully or part synthetic though. I did hear somewhere that Magnatec should not be used on older classic engines though.

 

[johnymd]

I think the key bit to consider is ZDDP. It is require to protect you flat tapets.