What type of engine oil?
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What type of engine oil?
Have got 10w40 Mobil S semi-synthetic oil to put in the engine. Is this Ok?
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I agree with Jim, 20w50 is what I run. I use Castrol GTX. Also be aware- many folks discover new leaks with synthetic.mike43 wrote:Have got 10w40 Mobil S semi-synthetic oil to put in the engine. Is this Ok?
Seems the increased solvent action either dissolves gunk that was keep seals from leaking or just slips through the seals depending on the theory you believe. Either way, does seem to leak more based on reports.
I am much more selective about oil for my diesels, but have not seen any substantiated wear issues (good or bad) with different oil mfg's in the pinz other than the base viscosity selection (IE: 20w50)
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Short and sweet, check out Shell Rotella Diesel, several years ago a camshaft manufacture lost several cams in testing. In has been determined that new oils are formulated for roller camshafts.
I have put the Rotella oil in the pinz for several years, this winter at -25 with windchills at -40 + the pinz started and ran when everything else would not.
comp cams recommends this oil in all engines that have had flat tappet cams installed... The pinz engines have been " broken in " for many years, you would be surprised, you can tell the difference.
Try it and see if I am wrong, not the first time.
I have put the Rotella oil in the pinz for several years, this winter at -25 with windchills at -40 + the pinz started and ran when everything else would not.
comp cams recommends this oil in all engines that have had flat tappet cams installed... The pinz engines have been " broken in " for many years, you would be surprised, you can tell the difference.
Try it and see if I am wrong, not the first time.
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I'm runing straight 30W and I like Castrol products.
I thought synthetics were a big no no? Same with multi-weights?
I thought synthetics were a big no no? Same with multi-weights?
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I tend to use the recommended spec, plus a little bit, given our temperatures and so go for a 20W-60 non-synthetic oil.
I use Penrite (which is an Australian Company whose products are well respected in the Classic and Vintage car scene .... I understand they are also sold in the US and Europe) and have done for years, but prior to that I was a Valvoline man! ... can't say I've ever used Castrol products.
I use Penrite (which is an Australian Company whose products are well respected in the Classic and Vintage car scene .... I understand they are also sold in the US and Europe) and have done for years, but prior to that I was a Valvoline man! ... can't say I've ever used Castrol products.
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1974, 712 6X6 Pinzgauer
1983, 710-1.6 4X4 Pinzgauer
1997, 718 6X6 Pinzgauer (in pieces)
1971, 700 Haflinger
1974, 703 LWB Haflinger
2001, Range Rover
http://www.ozpinz.com