Essex V6 Engine Oil

I've tried going down that route and - sure, 10-30 oil does seem to work OK in an Essex. You do, however, use more of it as it is better at finding its way out through all the various little paths which the Essex so abounds in. More puddles on the driveway, in other words. I went back to using 20-50..

Personally I think a 10W30 is probably a bit thin for an Essex. My choice would be for a 15W-40 or 15W-50: remember that the Essex is a hoary old design from the very-early

I'm using Halford's fully synthetic in my high mileage V-8 SD1. The oil pressure's rubbish, but then it always was. Doesn't appear to use any more oil than with other stuff - ie near zero. A thinner oil might make the engine burn more, but should help with wear etc on a cold start.

In message , on Mon, 24 May 2004, Paul Waites writes

I would stay with 20W50. 10W30 is really too thin for that engine.

I have been using Castrol Classic 20W50 in mine, but recently switched to Valvoline Racing 20W50, partly because I can buy it locally and it works out cheaper than having Castrol Classic delivered, and partly because so many 1970's Ford owners and an engine builder I trust have recommended it to me.

Phil

Cheers for the advice, I figured that I was wise to stick with 20-50.... It has run for the last thirty odd years on it so I don't really need to change now!

Cheers,

Paul.

Both my Vitesse and Celica GT4 are filled with Halfords fully synthetic. Both cars use very little between oil changes. May even put it in in the E34 at the next oil change. The local Halfords occasionally sell it at £14.99 for 5 ltrs. ATM I have over 15 ltrs of it in my garage. Never could resist a bargain. :-) Mike.