450SE Oil

[lesR]

Hi,

I've been using Mobil One oil since the car was new, but am wondering if there is any other oil that is now recommended by the forum members.

Les

[phillpot]

Was Mobil 1 available back when it was new, what grade are you using?

If it's been okay for this many years I wouldn't be changing

VR1 is a popular choice for that old Rover V8 but it's a mineral oil whereas you've obviously been using a synthetic all these years.

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73741-valvoline-vr1-r...

[lesR]

Mobil One was around then. The owners manual recommends a synthetic oil. I used the same oil as fitted by Team Central when it got its first service. I'll check it out today as I did not know they did different grades now. Mine is 15W50. Thanks for the info.

Les

[Belle427]

I'd stick to the 15/50 if you have had zero issues with it.
I've never really rated Mobil 1 oils for some reason though but can't explain why.

[Englishman]

I ran my 450SE on Mobil 1 oil (as recommended by the factory and dealers at the time) from new for 6 years without any issues, so I say stick with it too.

[lesR]

Thanks for all your replies.

I will stick with the original, Mobil One