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Synthetic engine oil
Amateb8:
Has anyone tried synthetic engine oil on their 126? Synthetic oil is more expensive but it is supposed to contain extra anti-wear protection and good for old engines. But synthetic oils are mostly used for high performance vehicles where a thicker oil is needed.
Some years ago, shops and petrol stations used to sell oil additives as well such as STP which is available on ebay..
Chris Lakin:
i thought synthetic oils were thinner? i always use Halfords classic oil 20w 50 as it doesnt have chemicals that damamge the oil seals. Its quite thick, hels reduce leaks!! :P
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_166289_langId_-1_categoryId_165581
i think in america synthetic oils are used alot more, very expensive over here.
I think all the oil additives come in teh oil now, so no need for additives. i may be wrong.
Regards
Chris
ciaoflyer:
I use this one, same spec as manual states
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_181499_langId_-1_categoryId_165581
Chris Lakin:
yer i think thats good stuff, i think what matters the most is changing the oil often!!
At one point when i didnt have much i was using cheap wilkos oil from wilkinsons, was a multigrade oil for only a few pounds, it was so cheap i was changing it every week!
Chris
Pete126:
For the last 3 years i have been using Mobil 1 20w-50w which is a fully synthetic motor oil as used by rally and race teams.
I decided to use this oil because I have used it in 2 of my other vehicles and it offers unique protection properties, 126 engine do get very hot and synthetic oil does not breakdown like some mineral oils, it also transfers the heat better than conventional oils, It is expensive but it does the job.
More info here
http://www.mobil.com/Australia-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil1_Racing_4T.asp
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