132 grey motor oil

[bryan]

HI there can someone tell me what oil i should use in the 132 grey motor?

[PeteR]

Bryan,

Oils are one of those 'horses for courses' things.  However with the older motors, ie red and grey motors, the best oils seem to be the 20W-50 varieties, not the Kmart reconstituted stuff, but from known companies, eg Castrol, Mobil, Shell etc.  Really you can't go wrong, especially if you change at the recommended intervals, 6000 miles if I remember rightly!!

Peter

[craiga]

Bryan,

Try asking the oil companies. They all have Technical departments who would be more than happy to help.

TRY
www.shell.com.au
www.valvoline.com.au
www.castrol.com.au

Here is a list of Castrol oils including a description.
http://www.castrol.com.au/castrol_001/products/pd_engoil_index.html

I have already sent an email to Valvoline so I'll let you know the response.

Craig.

[bryan]

Thanks guys for your help with the oil,a big help.

[craiga]

Hi Bryan,

Heres the answer from Valvoline. It also may be of assistance to other grey motor owners.

"The original GMH specification was API SD 10w/30.  As you can appreciate, there has been some changes since then.  I would recommend you use an API SF monograde 30 engine oil such as our Super HPO 30."


See http://www.eposode.com/fc%20test/1033.pdf for product details.

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Cheers,

Craig.

[FCwagon]

If you use a single grade oil you should be matching it with leaded petrol. As this is no longer available you should use a good multigrade and change it every 1,000 miles.