I think (wait for another reply) that a 10w40 is a bit better for autos.
Don't use synthetic stuff.
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| Author: | dribble1 [ Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | is 20W50 oil ok for an SPI automatic? |
hi all I am about to do an oil and oil filter change and have completely forgotten which oil to use. I have read the thread about 20W50 but am not sure if this is ok for a 97 Rover Spi Automatic. any help would be great. thanks all Deb |
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| Author: | Harley [ Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:07 pm ] |
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I think (wait for another reply) that a 10w40 is a bit better for autos. Don't use synthetic stuff.
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:42 pm ] |
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They suggested 10W/40 for autos in UK. Here that said you could use 20W/50. Autos get pretty hot in Oz. We've had 3 autos over the years (998, 1098, 1275) and always used 20W/50. Try and get oil with SF or SG rating, not newer stuff. 
You do NOT want oils with anti-wear additives. |
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| Author: | dribble1 [ Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:05 pm ] |
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thanks Dr Mini any particular brand you would recommend thanks Deb |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:18 pm ] |
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KMX 20W/50 (KMart), Valvoline SG 20W/50, Castrol GTX, etc Just read the bottle, don't buy anything with higher API rating than SH if possible. |
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