what oil do you use

rev.chris · Post #1 by **rev.chris** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:24 pm

what oil do you guy's use in your old lister diesel engines, (2 cyclinder)

i saw some where to use SAE 20/20w and it'll take 10.8L, does this sound right.

flattbus · Post #2 by **flattbus** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:52 pm

Good evening Rev' Chris. If it an "old Lister" most likely it would have run a 20/50 which can still be found. However you shouldn't have too many problems with a 10/40 semi synthetic, not too expensive, a little easier to turn when cold (not that it will help much, it'll still be a sod to start!!) just a modern equivelent.
Hope this helps.
Flattbus

martyn williams · Post #3 by **martyn williams** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:27 pm

We always used to use 10W for most of the year in this great British climate
Martyn

rev.chris · Post #4 by **rev.chris** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:15 pm

ok thanks thats great, i'll go out and get some

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