My manuals cover from the MKII though the '74 1500 and they all call for
20W50 in the engine (as long as they are used above 30 degrees F).
At 09:07 AM 6/10/99 EDT, Chip19474@aol.com wrote:
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>Hi List,
>
>What weight oil should I use for the Spitfire (MkIII - 1296cc)? The Haynes
>Shop Manual I have recommends "multigrade" but no mention of weight. I
>don't have an oil usage problem so I'm wondering if 10W-30 may be OK. I
have
>a bunch of 10W-40 from the tractor I could also use.
>
>I'm not planning to drive in winter so I'm really looking for best choice
>lubrication for summer heat and reasonably cool start-ups in the morning.
>
>This car is a real kick to drive.....not as gutsy as the 6 but hey, it's
>still really fun, looks great and sounds great!
>
>Thanks much -
>
>Chip Krout
>'76 TR6 CF57822U (Being Reborn For Y2K)
>'70 Spit MkIII FDU78512L (Real Nice Driver)
>
>
Kirby T. Kenyon
ktkenyon@notnow.com
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