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mrtngibs Martin Gibson (New Member)
Tockington, Gloucestershire, UK   GBR
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For many years I have used a 20/40W oil in my 1954 MG TF 1500 which has probably done 50,000 miles and holds 55psi when hot and revving. However, a few months ago I read that a more suitable oil was a 20/30W. Does any member have an educated view on this subject please. Martin

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crankjournal Platinum AdvertiserAdvertiser Len Fanelli
Yonkers, NY, USA   USA
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With the weather in your area 20-50 has always been recommended, at least from my experience from working on these cars since the 1960"s!
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drdata Charles Duffy
Healdsburg, CA, USA   USA
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Many posts have been made regarding oil in our old MGs.

The general consensus is a 20W/50. Either Valvoline VR 50 or Castrol. Both have additional zinc to protect the engines that is not fould in other modern oils. Castrol 20W/50 has a specially formulated version for cars of our vintage.

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Charlie Duffy

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