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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by ash13, Mar 11, 2007.

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  1. ash13

    ash13 Karting

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    #1 ash13, Mar 11, 2007
    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
     
  2. racespecferrari

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    #2 racespecferrari, Mar 11, 2007
  3. Dale

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    #3 Dale, Mar 11, 2007
    shell helix 5/40,i tip gallons of it everyday(into engines:D)
     
  4. Andy 308GTB

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    #4 Andy 308GTB, Mar 12, 2007
    Agreed - Shell Helix has been tipped in mine for the last 9 years without any issues.
     
  5. Bronco Jr

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    #5 Bronco Jr, Mar 12, 2007
    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..
     
  6. racespecferrari

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    #6 racespecferrari, Mar 12, 2007
    The only issue I have read in other sections on here is apparently it froths up
     
  7. racespecferrari

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    #7 racespecferrari, Mar 12, 2007

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

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    #8 JohnnyS, Mar 12, 2007
    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.
     
  9. F328GTS

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    #9 F328GTS, Mar 12, 2007
    I use Shell Helix Plus 10W40 in mine.
     
  10. ash13

    ash13 Karting

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    #10 ash13, Mar 13, 2007
    Thanks for the info Guys, I will re-check this coming weekend and top up if necessary.

    Thanks Again
    Ash13
     
  11. Nickt

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    #11 Nickt, Mar 13, 2007
    me too, the one with the F logo
     

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