Hi,
Does anyone know recommended engine oil grades for the FB/EK grey motor?
Someone I know had been using 20w-60 grade oil for his EK Holden, but I wonder whether that's too thick.
Regards,
Andrew (AVM)
Engine oil grade(s)
Re: Engine oil grade(s)
Cheap supermarket-grade oil (15W-40 or 20W-50). Change it every thousand miles. Anything more expensive is a waste of money.
Rob
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Re: Engine oil grade(s)
Hey Andrew
I’m pretty much in line with Rob. I’m running a stock grey and stay away from the liquid gold synthetic oils and just use a mineral oil 20-50w Repco brand. I change it every 12 months as a rule which is less than 1000 miles.
Regards
Stephen
I’m pretty much in line with Rob. I’m running a stock grey and stay away from the liquid gold synthetic oils and just use a mineral oil 20-50w Repco brand. I change it every 12 months as a rule which is less than 1000 miles.
Regards
Stephen
A day in the shed beats a day at work!
Re: Engine oil grade(s)
Hi Andrew,
Many that have grey motors use the Penrite HPR-30 20W - 60 mineral oil. It is a high zinc oil, which ensures the cam followers are well lubricated.
When my EK was my daily, I used cheap 20W - 50 oil without the zinc. Guess what? When the engine was pulled down, most of the lifters were buggered; and I had to make up one good set out of three.
Many that have grey motors use the Penrite HPR-30 20W - 60 mineral oil. It is a high zinc oil, which ensures the cam followers are well lubricated.
When my EK was my daily, I used cheap 20W - 50 oil without the zinc. Guess what? When the engine was pulled down, most of the lifters were buggered; and I had to make up one good set out of three.
Re: Engine oil grade(s)
I run Helix HX3 20W50, but believe that Ardiesse's advice is correct.
Cheers,
Harv
Cheers,
Harv
327 Chev EK wagon, original EK ute for Number 1 Daughter, an FB sedan meth monster project and a BB/MD grey motored FED.
Re: Engine oil grade(s)
I run Penrite HPR30 20-60W oil in my chariot , change it every 12 months
When you're faced with an unpleasant task that you really don't want to do, sometimes you just have to dig deep down inside and somehow find the patience to wait for someone else to do it for you.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Engine oil grade(s)
Thank you for your advice, @ardiesse @In the shed @Sygian @Harv @Blacky.
Regards,
Andrew
Regards,
Andrew
Project ICKPA.