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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?
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Oil, ...how much? What kind?
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SilentUnicorn
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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
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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.