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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by maurice70, Apr 24, 2004.

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  1. maurice70

    maurice70 F1 Rookie

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    #1 maurice70, Apr 24, 2004
    Could anyone give me some advice on which type of oil I should use in my gt4?Engine blows a bit of smoke and I know that a rebuild is due(as asked before in another post).Was using Penrite non synthetic 40/70w but switched to shell helix synthetic 5/40w.Only true difference i have found is hardly any oil leaks with the synthetic otherwisestill smoky.What oil or additives could i use to lessen the smoke and oil consumption.Engine currently stock with about 103000kms(65000mls.) thanks in advance
     
  2. atlantaman

    atlantaman Formula 3

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    #2 atlantaman, Apr 24, 2004
    This topic has been posted about 10 times in the last 6 months--there is a lot of information in the old posts and archives
     
  3. maurice70

    maurice70 F1 Rookie

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    #3 maurice70, Apr 25, 2004
    Sorry to sound a bit lazy, but after doing a search I still could not get any info that directly helps me out.If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.Thanks in advance
     
  4. atlantaman

    atlantaman Formula 3

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    #4 atlantaman, Apr 25, 2004
    40w70 is waaaaay too thick--almost to the gear lube end of the scale---try mobil 10-50 synthetic--or castrol 20-50 mineral oil---
     
  5. Doc

    Doc Formula Junior

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    #5 Doc, Apr 25, 2004
    You might want to try some of the new " high milage" oils advertisd by all of the major oil companies--Castrol, Havolin, etc.
     

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