Engine oil - what to use

Martyng - I am down to my last barrel and will sell at £50 per 20 litres if you're interested and can drop it off by Lincoln
Jon
 
BruceK said:
The cost of oil over a season comparatively is insignificant on our smaller engines. The big boys on the forum, maybe not so much.
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Naah, it's comparatively insignificant also for the big boys.
'Course you might be shocked by the quantity of oil that goes in a Cat C32, but everything is relative: that shock is easily overcome by fuel burn... :D
 
MapisM said:
Naah, it's comparatively insignificant also for the big boys.
'Course you might be shocked by the quantity of oil that goes in a Cat C32, but everything is relative: that shock is easily overcome by fuel burn... :D
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I'm not sure I really want to know. I'm dreaming big at the moment. Ignorance is bliss. Let it be fait accompli. I'd not have bought the current one if I wasn't such a dreamer.
 
seastoke said:
can the shell stuff used in D6 engines
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Have you named those two beasties yet? Maybe I should pop over and we can have a naming ceremony and raid the funbox. Give them a baptism for luck before you break them trying to keep up with the the mighty Formula. :encouragement:
 
Having had the wonderful TAMD61A engines in the P385, I use mineral oil at 15w-40. Quite important to keep to the mineral stuff with these, at least in the 61 and similar series. They have a shine to this.
At 15l per engine it’s not too cheap, but they are old fashioned commercial and simple things. They do well with old fashioned and simple oil.
She has the oil changed religiously each year, despite the hours logged.
Never had an issue. Comma is the brand used most recently.
I know, I know, it’s not marine grade, but these engines are hardy and don’t mind it. They are after all, Simple and derived from truck engines.
Should she be earlier in her life, I would consider running the excellent Rock Oil marine semi synthetic oil. Likely do more harm than good now.
With my other more modern boat, marine grade oil all the way.
Keep those crankcase breathers clean too.
All the best.
 
QBhoy said:
Having had the wonderful TAMD61A engines in the P385, I use mineral oil at 15w-40. Quite important to keep to the mineral stuff with these, at least in the 61 and similar series. They have a shine to this.
At 15l per engine it’s not too cheap, but they are old fashioned commercial and simple things. They do well with old fashioned and simple oil.
She has the oil changed religiously each year, despite the hours logged.
Never had an issue. Comma is the brand used most recently.
I know, I know, it’s not marine grade, but these engines are hardy and don’t mind it. They are after all, Simple and derived from truck engines.
Should she be earlier in her life, I would consider running the excellent Rock Oil marine semi synthetic oil. Likely do more harm than good now.
With my other more modern boat, marine grade oil all the way.
Keep those crankcase breathers clean too.
All the best.
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mcanderson said:
I have used Shell Rimulux RT4 this year for my D6-330.
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I just called Opie Oils bcz they have a whole host of prices on different parts of their website.
To save decanting those 20l tubs I bought the 5 litre cans ,times 5, which was bit a but not a whole lot more... and us alot easier to get into the engines!
I used their chat service bcz I couldn't make sense of their website..in the end I paid a bit under 4 quid a litre incl Vat and delivery..as there is also a discount if you ask in chat.
 
gjgm said:
I just called Opie Oils bcz they have a whole host of prices on different parts of their website.
To save decanting those 20l tubs I bought the 5 litre cans ,times 5, which was bit
but not a whole lot more expensive .. and is alot easier to get into the engines!
I used their chat service bcz I couldn't make sense of their website..in the end I paid a bit under 4 quid a litre incl Vat and delivery..as there is also a discount if you ask in chat.
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