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Title: What Oil For a Modified Red?
Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on April 27, 2010, 03:29:15 PM

Hi all,

I'm confused re: what type of oil to use on my new, not yet run in, red motor.

Questions are as follows:

I have been recommended Joe Gibbs 'Hot Rod Oil', which is available in 10W30 and 15W50. Why would I choose one over the other? I understand that the 10W30 is a common multi-grade oil that is fairly thin and flows easier than the 15W50 would. So why would I need 15W50?

Should I use a 'run in' oil, or is it unnecessary to do so?

Thanks in advance,

Ol_Girl_58

Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red?
Post by: GM on April 27, 2010, 03:49:35 PM

Haven't run in a new motor for a few years, but was told not to use an oil with friction modifiers, will glaze the bores.

Cheers Glenn

Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red?
Post by: CraigA on April 27, 2010, 04:12:41 PM

Use Castrol Edge 25W/50.

http://www.castroledge.com.au/product/product_25w50.php

Anything lighter (10W/30!!!) isn't suitable.

Has it had the cam bedded in before you got it?

Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red?
Post by: colt on April 27, 2010, 05:19:03 PM

That's the oil I use as well. In my red anyway. Never had an issue.

Colin.

Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red?
Post by: GM on April 27, 2010, 06:17:54 PM

Try this method

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Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red?
Post by: GM on April 27, 2010, 06:31:35 PM

Grrr..........
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Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red?
Post by: FC427 on April 27, 2010, 07:22:09 PM

Don't think you will get a better oil than ROYAL PURPLE .....FC427......

Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red?
Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on April 28, 2010, 10:56:29 AM

Thanks for the advice. Do I need to use a run in oil?

Title: Re: What Oil For a Modified Red?
Post by: FC427 on April 28, 2010, 06:15:36 PM

Quote from: Ol_Girl_58 on April 28, 2010, 10:56:29 AM
Thanks for the advice. Do I need to use a run in oil?

Just use an oil that is not friction modified as it can stop the rings from bedding in ......FC427.......

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