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LCOX |
Mar 11 2018, 05:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 19-December 09 From: Pinnacle Member No.: 11,148 Region Association: None |
What oil do you recommend for my 914 daily driver? I use Castrol GTX 10/40 but have seen some posts that you shouldn't use any multi-viscosity oil less than 20/50 because of lower oil pressure at idle that may cause a flickering oil pressure light. I've also heard some people who use straight 40 weight or even straight 50 weight oil. What weight and brand is best for good oil pressure?
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yaimh56 |
Jul 17 2019, 08:37 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 2-October 09 From: Boise, Idaho Member No.: 10,879 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
FYI, After reading through all the comments, talking to an experienced european mechanic and doing some research online to find a suitable engine oil for my 1970 914 I settled on Lucas Hot Rod & Classic motor oil with high levels of zinc, molybdenum and phosphorus needed for older car engines. Also it's readily available via Amazon, Summit Racing, etc at reasonable prices. It's not Brad Penn or Castrol (Old go to) but I've had very good results with Lucas products so I think it'll do.
https://lucasoil.com/products/hot-rod-high-performance Listing of Zinc levels for Lucas Oils https://lucasoil.com/pdf/Zinc_Values_MotorcycleOil.pdf |
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