The Big Oil mystery (for me that is...)

[Huw Powell]

> I would like to know what kind of oil my 1985 CGT KV needs/likes.

motor oil should work well.

> Some say 100% synthetic because of the hydraulic lifters, some say
> half-synth. and some say 100% mineral because in 1985 there was no
> 100% synthetic oil available. The manual reads '(Duckhams QXR or
> Hypergrade) Multigrade 15W/50 or 20W/50'.

> For years now I use the mineral oil in my '85 CGT KV, tried
> synthetics before but only got me noisy lifters. I'm just curious to
> know what you are using and what you might think of the statement
> there was no synthetic oil in the year 1985 and therefor could not be
> used for these 'old' engines...

the synthetic vs. swamp oil debate is more fueled by religious fervor
than any good reasons either way... you should just use what experience
shows you works in your car.  The best thing you can do then is just
change it often.

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Huw Powell

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