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1. Oil (score: 1)
Author: "Stephen Hall" <shall@fastpointcom.com>
Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 08:32:15 -0400
Hey allA pretty simple question for y'all: what weight motor oil is recommended for a '69 Spit engine, and what brands do you like? I looked in the manuals, but only saw a listing for "multigrade", w
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00306.html (7,033 bytes)

2. Re: Oil (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 07:13:58 -0700
I'm running Castrol 20-50 down here in the desert. But I was running it in Washington State as well with no problems in either place. Joe
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00310.html (7,321 bytes)

3. Re: Oil (score: 1)
Author: "Suzie" <suzie_bear@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 19:16:58 +0100
Me too, Castrol 20/50, in soggy Britain - no wait - the sun's come out and we're actually <gasp> having a heatwave - in MAY!!! :-) Suzie PS. More thunderstorms due tonight :-( in Washington State as
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00322.html (7,719 bytes)

4. Re: Oil (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 22:08:33 +0100
Hi Steve I use 20w50 from Duckham's, actually called Duckham's Q and is one of the original recommended for the range of Triumphs that I have and in fact all the Triumphs previous too, including the
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00328.html (7,745 bytes)

5. RE: Oil (score: 1)
Author: "Jason K. Cullum" <jcullum@chorus.net>
Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 17:48:33 -0500
Oil and oil pressure. I had a dodge pickup that ran oil pressures similar to what you are describing. I owned it from 25,000 miles to 53,000 miles, I saw it a couple of months ago on a lot with 145,0
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00333.html (8,514 bytes)

6. RE: Oil (score: 1)
Author: "Banbury, Terrence" <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 12:15:44 -0400
Casrol 20-50 is what I use.
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00363.html (8,071 bytes)

7. Re: Oil (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:00:10 +0100
Hi Jason I think the advantage would be easier cold cranking and a better hot viscosity though I am not sure, the main thing is that is what was recommended for the engine by the manufacturer. These
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00372.html (7,291 bytes)

8. RE: Oil (score: 1)
Author: "Banbury, Terrence" <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 08:24:36 -0400
Years ago, oils came in single weights (viscosities). You changed your oil weights with the seasons due to difficulty of starting in cold climates. Starting systems and batteries were not as advanced
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00392.html (8,651 bytes)

9. Oil (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 13:41:32 EST
A general question, when I drive at high RPM for extended times my oil usage seems high. Those of you who drive your cars at 70-80MPH for an hour or more at a time, what sort of oil usage do you see?
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01145.html (6,966 bytes)

10. Re: Oil (score: 1)
Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:12:58 EST
<< Also I notice that If my oil level is more than Half a quart under the high mark and I have an extended hard deceleration my oil pressure drops to almost zero. I believe the oil is moving forward
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01169.html (7,419 bytes)

11. oil (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 15:03:28 EST
I didn't get too many responses on my oil usage question. Does anyone have an idea of how much oil they use during freeway driving? I'm going through a lot and I'm trying to figure out what's normal.
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01399.html (6,718 bytes)

12. RE: oil (score: 1)
Author: Craig Smith <CraigS@iewc.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:16:56 -0600
It depends if the cars behind are staying with you in the corners ? If they slip just a little add some, if they are losing it totally you got enough I didn't get too many responses on my oil usage q
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01401.html (7,253 bytes)

13. Re: oil (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Thomas" <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 15:45:29 -0500
843 miles 1 way from home to Florida, 75/85 MPH all the way, round trip 1/2 of 1 quart, so I use none. -- Original Message -- From: <RC1NUKE@aol.com> To: <spitfires@autox.team.net> Sent: Thursday, Ma
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01404.html (7,179 bytes)

14. Re: oil (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 18:21:30 -0700
My Spits dribbles oil onto the garage floor, but I haven't added a quart between oil changes. So I guess I'd have to say, "Very Little". Joe
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01416.html (6,998 bytes)

15. Re: oil (score: 1)
Author: ScottBarr8@aol.com
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 21:52:39 EST
On a trip from Wisconsin to Mid-Ohio race track, mostly interstate driving 75 mph or so (4000 on the tach). This was the spare motor which came out of my '71 GT6 which had been behind a barn for 8-10
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01418.html (7,271 bytes)

16. Re: Oil (score: 1)
Author: Richard B Gosling <Gosling_Richard_B@CAT.com>
Date: 24 Mar 2000 09:44:56 -0600
Concerning oil use - I tend to get through around 1 litre every 2000 miles or so. This is in a 1500, doing 60 miles every weekday, 80% on dual carriageways and motorways at speeds of 70-80 mph. Wheth
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01436.html (7,061 bytes)


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