Oil api
Oil api
So I'm trying to find out the proper API designation for oil. I come up with mil spec 2502 b. I got a lot of obsolete numbers but I can't find a straight answer. I see some people are running 20 50 but it's the end of the year and the manual says 30 weight. So I want to find the correct API. I tried searching the forum came up with 400 plus enturies but I still didn't see what I was looking for
1975 710M
2000 Ural Tourist
2000 Ural Tourist
Re: Oil api
Don't know if you read this thread,
http://real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerBBS/v ... ght#p87171
IMHO, there are two things to think about here w.r.t. Oil, proper levels of anti-wear
for these Antique engines with solid lifters, and viscosity -- mono or multi-weight.
http://real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerBBS/v ... ght#p87171
IMHO, there are two things to think about here w.r.t. Oil, proper levels of anti-wear
for these Antique engines with solid lifters, and viscosity -- mono or multi-weight.
Puller: 71' 710K 2.7L EFI aka Mozo
Follower: Sankey MK 3, 3/4 Tonne
Rescue Pinz: 73' 712MK
Driver: Ron // KO0Q
Follower: Sankey MK 3, 3/4 Tonne
Rescue Pinz: 73' 712MK
Driver: Ron // KO0Q
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Re: Oil api
I would not worry into looking for the original oil equivalent. All modern oils well exceed the original requirements. I live in Atlanta, about 30F to 100F temp range... And I go between 20W40 and 20W50..
Jerome
CRJ Driver
CRJ Driver
Re: Oil api
Be forewarned!! Off the shelf oil has insufficient antiwear additives for these older
engines with solid lifters. Use classic car, racing, or aviation oil or your lifters will pit.
engines with solid lifters. Use classic car, racing, or aviation oil or your lifters will pit.
Puller: 71' 710K 2.7L EFI aka Mozo
Follower: Sankey MK 3, 3/4 Tonne
Rescue Pinz: 73' 712MK
Driver: Ron // KO0Q
Follower: Sankey MK 3, 3/4 Tonne
Rescue Pinz: 73' 712MK
Driver: Ron // KO0Q
Re: Oil api
I use valvoline VR1 20 50. great for these older engines. Same stuff I use in all my older vehicles. I was looking for a higher zinc content and the valvoline kept coming up on all the different boards for the many different vehicles I run.