Mr Polson 10,214 Posted May 7, 2013 Wanting to do an oil change in my Ghia wagon, it's now done 2,500km since the motor was rebuilt. Question is, do I just use normal oil ( Penrite HPR 20/60 (I think) is what I use in my ute), or should I use something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcfly94 169 Posted May 7, 2013 I just use penrite, ive heard ulx110 is supposed to be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted May 8, 2013 If its a fresh engine lighter weight is needed cuz.I use straight PM 50 which sounds thick but is actually rated at 20-50.PM doesnt break down like others and has a loooong service life. 2 'Nova and Mr Polson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schmoburger 12 Posted May 8, 2013 I use Penrite and nothing else... Seems to maintain its viscosity better between changes than most and doesnt sludge up like some... Ie Castrol GTX. 1 mcfly94 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted May 8, 2013 Yeah fresh engine, that's why I asked. How much thinner? Just one or two grades? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted May 8, 2013 It comes down to how much you want it to last and how much you want to spend bud.PM is expensive but it lasts waaaay longer. Look up PM lubricants and make your own mind up bruz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted May 8, 2013 Well I want it to last but I don't want to be spending billions on oil... That said if it lasts longer you'd save by doing less oil changes? I'll look it up in the morning and decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted May 9, 2013 If the oil you have is still from the rebuild, ditch it quick.! It will have all the cam lube, bore dust or whatever was left from the build. Penrite 10W-40 should be fine in a 'tight' engine, 20W-50 in an older one. IMHO. Make sure you change the Z9, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted May 9, 2013 Yeah still rebuild oil, that's why I'm doing the change. Had a look at the pm lubricants, probably a bit too much for now, also no Tas distributor... Just gonna go with Penrite. Not a Z9 to change... its a Motor craft filter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted May 9, 2013 It did have a oil change after start up run in too didnt it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted May 9, 2013 Not sure, I'd have to ask Nova... its his old wagon. But I'd assume it was all done properly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted May 9, 2013 Ah ok Alec would have done it for sure. 2 Mr Polson and 'Nova reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
'Nova 997 Posted May 9, 2013 Sure was! Just advised him it wouldn't hurt to have another one 2 slydog and Mr Polson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted May 9, 2013 Sure was! Just advised him it wouldn't hurt to have another one Like I thought... 1 'Nova reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil Armstrong 92 Posted May 30, 2013 penrite hrp 30 is what i use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XTREME KARTS XF 1,212 Posted June 17, 2013 i use penrite HPR15 (15w60) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
