Engine oil

Hi Guy's

I know this may should stupid, but l took my 328 GTS 1986 out both yesterday and today due to the good weather, when finished I let stand for and hour and checked the engine oil, this needs topping up can you guys give some advice on what is the best UK engine oil to use.

Thanks
Ash13

 

See this thread I started a while back it might shed some light

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106691

 

shell helix 5/40,i tip gallons of it everyday(into engines)

 

Agreed - Shell Helix has been tipped in mine for the last 9 years without any issues.

 

Agree on Helix. But check your book - dont think you're supposed to wait an hour, just a couple of minutes.

Would say that you need to know what oil was put in at the last change. I'm a big believer in sticking to the same stuff..

 

The only issue I have read in other sections on here is apparently it froths up

 

Thats what I was always told to do, I do it around a minute afterwards

 

My 1987 328's book says to check the oil 15 minutes after shutdown when the oil is hot. I use 5-40 synthetic motor oil. Mobil 1 is okay, Redline is better.

Seems like too many issues with the Helix, foaming an all. See the other threads.

 

I use Shell Helix Plus 10W40 in mine.

 

Thanks for the info Guys, I will re-check this coming weekend and top up if necessary.

Thanks Again
Ash13

 

me too, the one with the F logo