 OIL, 1.7L with 180k miles on engine, what OIL mfg and grade do you recommend |
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| JCP914 |
  Jun 16 2022, 01:21 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 21-November 21 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 26,096 Region Association: None  |
I just purchased this car and want to change the fluids. It has the 1.7L with 180k miles on engine, what OIL mfg and grade do you recommend
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| 63ratster |
Jun 16 2022, 01:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 6-March 21 From: Kentucky Member No.: 25,298 Region Association: None |
I would use 20w-50 Lucas Hot Rod & Classic Car Oil. It contains high Zinc and is cheaper than other specialty oils. It can often be found at Walmart and other FLAPS |
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| mgphoto |
Jun 16 2022, 02:24 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
A 20w50 for your local should be best, but you need to use an oil that is high in ZDDP, this additive is very bad for catalytic converters so not always available at your flap.
ZDDP is an additive used to protect flat tappets and cam shafts in engines exactly like your 1.7. |
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| 930cabman |
Jun 17 2022, 11:14 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,146 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States 
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I have been using Castrol 20W 50 for 50 or so years, never an engine failure How about a few pics? |
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| mmichalik |
Jun 17 2022, 11:47 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 702 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California
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| anderssj |
 Jun 18 2022, 02:31 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,663 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Valvoline Racing 20w50
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