Hey - did you know if you click on the title of a thread it will take you to the first unread post since you last visited that thread?
but were afraid to ask: 
STOP!! Never post your email address in open forums. Bots can "harvest" your email! If you must share your email use a Private Message or use the 
smilie in place of the real @
Pretty Please - add it to our Events forum(s) and add to the calendar! >> 
mylillooker
Senior Member
Offline
I've got a Midget 1500. I'm getting the oil changed tomorrow and still can't find my manual. What do I need to know when I get there? Type? Filter?
Thanks!
Thanks!
-
Hey Guest!
British Car Forum has been supporting enthusiasts for over 25 years by providing a great place to share our love for British cars. You can support our efforts by upgrading your membership for less than the dues of most car clubs. There are some perks with a member upgrade!**Upgrade Now**
(PS: Upgraded members don't see this banner, nor will you see the Google ads that appear on the site.)
Oil, ...how much? What kind?
- Thread starter mylillooker
- Start date
Share this page
SilentUnicorn
Yoda
Offline
20/50, and its a fairly standard filter, i buy them over the counter, at my favorite parts store. 4.8/filter, 4.2 with out.
Matthew E. Herd
Jedi Warrior
Offline
If you've got the 3/4-16 threads, the filter should be compatible with a 1)E30 BMW 6 Cylinder Car (84-91/92) 2) Ford Escort 3) huge others. This filter is actually longer than the standard midget one, but otherwise identical. I use K&N's HP2005 (includes anti-drainback valve).
As an aside, what are thoughts about using a synthetic oil with a lower viscosity rating (i.e. Mobil 0W40). As far as I can tell, when cold, if 0 weight oil is still less than 40 weight warm, it's probably better than 20W50, which will have drastically too high a viscosity at warmup while having desireable properties when overheated (or at least, warm).
Any thoughts? My use is primarily autocross, so I'm looking for a combination of maximum protection at all temperatures. I have copious (heaps) of oil pressure, except when very hot (i.e. 100 degree weather and 5 autocross runs). Under these conditions the idle pressure dropped to about 20 lbs, as I recall, with Valvoline 20W50 Synthetic.
As an aside, what are thoughts about using a synthetic oil with a lower viscosity rating (i.e. Mobil 0W40). As far as I can tell, when cold, if 0 weight oil is still less than 40 weight warm, it's probably better than 20W50, which will have drastically too high a viscosity at warmup while having desireable properties when overheated (or at least, warm).
Any thoughts? My use is primarily autocross, so I'm looking for a combination of maximum protection at all temperatures. I have copious (heaps) of oil pressure, except when very hot (i.e. 100 degree weather and 5 autocross runs). Under these conditions the idle pressure dropped to about 20 lbs, as I recall, with Valvoline 20W50 Synthetic.