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OllieKing
23-05-12, 11:01 AM
So iv just rebuilt my 1.6 8V E16SE engine. Running on twin 40's with kent cam and a slight overbore. The engines going to be used for fast road/track day. can anyone suggest the best oil to use? ?
Thanks

Stuart
23-05-12, 11:14 AM
Vaux semi synth, or any old crap really.

Dave A
23-05-12, 11:55 AM
I've found the Mobil 1 Motorsport oil very good. Use it my rally car, it brough the oil pressure up a tad when really hot as well. Available in Halfords too, but you can find cheaper on ebay unless there is a promotion on.

Stuart
23-05-12, 11:57 AM
I caveat my 'any old crap' with, except for Mobil 1 its just a con/poo.

OllieKing
23-05-12, 12:20 PM
would 10w40 be the best choice? i have heard of people using 15w50 saying they get better pressure when the engines up to temp!

Iain
23-05-12, 12:42 PM
I found the above to be true on my 2.0 16v OllieKing. Valvoline 15w50 ended up only a few quid more than Vauxhall 10w40 semi on trade club pricing.