What motor oil ????

[gammy126]

I want to change my oil on my 1966 moggie. I know i should use a 20/50 mineral oil but which brand ???? They range from Cheap supermarket own brands to overpriced Halfords. There must be a midway isnt there ??????
All suggestions welcome. Im working on a budget and im not convinced the more you pay the better you get , after all oil is oil isnt it ???

[PSL184]

You may wish to view a recent discussion on this viewtopic.php?f=1&t=44517 and draw your own conclusions.....

[dalebrignall]

if you want to go mid range with a spec go to b and q they do comma motorway oil 20/50 for around £12

[M25VAN]

Was it the Carlube Daytona you meant? I see that on their website but not the Comma Motorway. Also, I've seen the Motorway elsewhere but didn't see a spec on it. I emailed Comma and they confirmed that it didn't have a spec. How much do these API specs matter?

[faversham999]

ADSA 20 50

[Rasputin]

Isthat why your car is on a breakdown lorry?

[dalebrignall]

it was the daytona ,its all pretty much the same really if you go for a supermarket or wilkinsons oil i would advise you to change it regually a speck oil can go longer between changes again the choice is up to you .

[bmcecosse]

The Wilkinson 20W50 is fine for a Minor - it's not exactly a racing engine. Change it (and the filter) every 3000 miles.

[mal c]

Many moons ago I ran a morris on comma oil and it was forever having a burnt valve problem on No4 cylinder. This only started when I switched to comma oil. After about 5 head off jobs ,switched back to Duckhans 20/50,no further problem.
Buy the best oil you can find not the cheapest.

[faversham999]

Makes you feel better if you pay a lot for the Oil. and you get a nice logo on the pack

[MarkyB]

Give that man a job in marketing!

[DaisyMayFozz]

I did use Comma 20w50 from boyes, but I tend to get the Wilko's 20w50 and have a couple of litre bottles of asda oil kicking around the garage fro any top ups. No problems from either.

[Gimley]

Any thought on Vegetable oils?
I was thinking R40 and earlier oil changes?

[MarkyB]

Because it's £10 a litre?
I'd us it as a fuel additive or after shave if you like the smell

[abby0828]

Is it really okay to use vegetable oils? If yes, can you give any precautions or whatever when using it.