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Re: oil for TR 4

To: jefflee@access-4-free.com, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: oil for TR 4
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:36:18 EDT
In a message dated 10/13/2004 1:59:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
jefflee@access-4-free.com writes:

All the  talk about filters brings a question to mind, What
is the recomended oil  for my '63 TR4?



According to my manual: Mobiloil, Shell X-100, Esso, BP Energol, Castrol XL  
or XXL, Duckham's Nol or (Texaco) Havoline.
 
But that list is 40 years old and suggests mostly single-weight oils for  
various temperature ranges. ;-)
 
Most folks agree that any quality motor oil is fine, with a 20W-50  weight 
most often suggested particularly for summer air temperatures,  and 10W-40 for 
slightly cooler weather (under 70 degrees F).  

--Andy  Mace

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*Man: Well, no ... It's not so  much of a jet, it's more your, er,
Triumph Herald engine with  wings.
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