Choice of Engine Oil

[Neal P2]

Hi,

I was just interested to know what Engine Oil folk use or recommend for their P2's and what single grade or multigrade.

Is it worth going for one of the quality brands such as Penrite (which is quite pricey!) or perhaps one like Halfords produce - Classic 20/50?

In my own case it will be for a rebuilt engine, so I was wondering if one containing detergents is prudent to keep it clean from the start?

Any advice, experiences welcome!

thanks

Neal

[Rubythursday]

Since I rebuilt my 16 engine 10 years ago I have used ASDA 20/50 @ approx £4 a gallon. I just change it once a year.

[Neal P2]

Thanks for that - very good price! and must say your website is very useful source of info, particularly having the parts manual on there.
all the best

Neal

[P3Steve]

In my P3 I use the Halfords classic 20/50 which I believe is a Duckhams product, with my trade card it works out at under £14 a can. I also change it once a year.

[Neal P2]

Thanks for the replies. Just out of interest I contacted Castrol and Penrite, giving them the car details and info on state of engine etc. Castrol recommended Castrol XL30 and Penrite Shelsey Medium - both are roughly the same price - about £24 / gallon.