On Nov 22, 6:17am, Jack I Brooks wrote:
> Subject: Engine oil weight - TR3
> As a new owner of a TR3, I am curious about the groups preference for
> engine oil weight. I know it will be determined by your local
> temperatures, but I am interested in hearing if anyone has developed a
> preference or have experience for single grades over multigrades or vice
> versa.
>
> I live in New Jersey. The car will not see startup or storage
> temperatures below 400F, even if I take it out during the winter because
^^^^
Wow, you have a good furnace.
> the garage is attached and stays a little warm. I am contemplating using
> a straight 30 or 40 wt. Anyone with experience out there?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jack Brooks
> Hillsdale, New Jersey
> 1960 TR3-A TS69032L
>-- End of excerpt from Jack I Brooks
IMHO, I wouldn't use a straight weight oil. The protection afforded by
using a multi-viscosity oil is superior to any straight weight. I would
use either a 5w-30 or 5w-40. If you do decide to take it for a spin on
one of those snow free days, the 5w will allow the engine to spin more
freely.
Doug Mitchell
dmitchel@ismi.net
dmitchel@ford.com
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