What Oil.....?
Discussion
Needed to top up the oil level (4.2 R-reg Cerb) so I checked the handbook for what type to use. It said to used Mobil1 5w50.
Now having looked around at a few places (inc Halfords) I realised that this oil is quite hard to get hold of!
I spoke to the dealer (Henley Heritage) and they advised to use Mobil1 0w40 which is what they use. They said the 5w50 was practically race oil and wasn't needed.....
Basically, what oil does everyone use? and what do your dealers/specialists use?
Also is there any benifit from using the 5w50 oil??
Thanks for the info
L8rz
Nick
Do a search as there are various threads on this.
In general Mobil1 0W40 is regarded as too thin and TVR only recommended it for sponsorship reasons (so the story goes).
Other recommendations are Mobil1 15W50 or Castrol RS 10W60, depends who you ask really.
TVR will probably be recommending carlube now coz they sponsor the tuscan challenge
In general Mobil1 0W40 is regarded as too thin and TVR only recommended it for sponsorship reasons (so the story goes).
Other recommendations are Mobil1 15W50 or Castrol RS 10W60, depends who you ask really.
TVR will probably be recommending carlube now coz they sponsor the tuscan challenge
I saved some useful info from a very long thread a while ago [URL] www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?p=3&f=5&t=21086&h=0{/URL]
The most useful piece I picked out was from claire scot. Hope this helps. GO'S
Saturday 16th November
Hi all,
Thought it was about time I contributed something to this thread since our dealership has been mentioned a few times, and also there seems to be a bit of confusion over which engine oil to use.
First though a bit about myself and my TVR background.
I have been working for Dreadnought TVR for over 5 years and at present have the job title 'Service Manager' Our dealership is little known, probably due to the fact that we are only a Service Dealer for TVR. We therefore 'need' to know the cars inside out, and do this by visiting the factory at least twice a year for training.
Engine oil,When servicing cars we always use Castrol Magnatec for a number of reasons.
1. Mobil 1 is really too thin an oil for this engine. When hot it is like water! You will find the car uses a lot more oil as well.
2. Castrol Mag protects the engine much better, as its thicker and also helps stop engine wear.
Most engine wear happens when you first start your car, as it takes time for the oil to get round the whole of the engine. Magnatec because it is thicker tends to cling to components such as camshafts etc.. so there is always oil at the top of the engine.
Mobil 1 tends to run back down into the bottom of the engine more quickly because it is thinner.
By all means you can use Castrol RS, but it is more expensive and is more a racing oil.(But the best!)
Also if you want to stick to Mobil, try the thicker version, Mobil 1 Motorsport.
Hope I have cleared up a few confused faces with this information.
Claire
The most useful piece I picked out was from claire scot. Hope this helps. GO'S
Saturday 16th November
Hi all,
Thought it was about time I contributed something to this thread since our dealership has been mentioned a few times, and also there seems to be a bit of confusion over which engine oil to use.
First though a bit about myself and my TVR background.
I have been working for Dreadnought TVR for over 5 years and at present have the job title 'Service Manager' Our dealership is little known, probably due to the fact that we are only a Service Dealer for TVR. We therefore 'need' to know the cars inside out, and do this by visiting the factory at least twice a year for training.
Engine oil,When servicing cars we always use Castrol Magnatec for a number of reasons.
1. Mobil 1 is really too thin an oil for this engine. When hot it is like water! You will find the car uses a lot more oil as well.
2. Castrol Mag protects the engine much better, as its thicker and also helps stop engine wear.
Most engine wear happens when you first start your car, as it takes time for the oil to get round the whole of the engine. Magnatec because it is thicker tends to cling to components such as camshafts etc.. so there is always oil at the top of the engine.
Mobil 1 tends to run back down into the bottom of the engine more quickly because it is thinner.
By all means you can use Castrol RS, but it is more expensive and is more a racing oil.(But the best!)
Also if you want to stick to Mobil, try the thicker version, Mobil 1 Motorsport.
Hope I have cleared up a few confused faces with this information.
Claire
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