[TR] Engine oil?

[WBEECH]

Oh boy, here we go again.  John, take notes cause you just opened the gate,
again.

I use Valvoline VR1 conventional 20-50w, it contains the needed levels of ZDDP
for our cars.  I have 5,500 miles on the rebuilt original motor now.   It is
classified as a racing oil but available at most local shops at a reasonable
price, even on sale occasionally.

The multi weights work better, remember they did not have them in 1954.

I have a tally of comments from the list somewhere, I'll try and find it and
send it to you.

All the best,
Bill

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 15, 2013, at 10:32 AM, John Gillis <JGILLIS at tcd.ie> wrote:

> I have completed my first post rebuild 500 miles, quite happily, few bits
and
> pieces but generally a successful shake down of my TR2. I want to change
out
> the running-in oil. Is there a consensus on the best engine oil 10w/30,
20w/50
> or a straight monograde, should I choose a classic car oil or will a modern
> type do. I should avoid synthetics, right?
> Regards
> John
> 1954 TR2 (long door)
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