Oils and lubricants.

[Richard Fitzpatrick]

I have just purchased a Rover P5b; a car I have wanted to own for years. The first thing I want to do is change all the oils. However, although I have a workshop manual with it, I am unsure what to use in, say, the brake system, auto box etc. Does anyone have a list of modern oils that will cross refer to what the manual dictates?

Many thanks

RichardF

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Modern mineral brake fluid to highest spec is the safest if you renewing it - although the standard DOT4 is far better than original anyway.

Castrol GTX 15w/50 if the engine is not too worn will be OK though ASDA do a suitable one as well. Do not go for any that has not got an API spec of at least SE CC spec for a worn engine SF for others

Do not bother with synthetic or semi synthetic as these as far too lighter a grade and a waste of money - the important thing is to change every 3000 miles or annually including the filter - the regularity is the key especially if its a weekend car to avoid the BLACK SLUDGE. regular oil changes will gradually remove this slowly after a period of use. Low miles/age is as bad as high miles for oils and engine wear

If the engine is rebuilt consult the reconditioner as you may get way with 10w/40 but its no good in older worn engines and will cause increased consumption/wear

Any good quality ATF for Ford & Borg Warner(ie without Dexon) is OK.

A good quality EP90 for the back axle is alos required.

Comma do a very good range in all suitable lubes and I have used them for years now and they are redaliy obtainable from motor factors.

This assumes you are UK based.

[David]

Not forgetting the most important item of all... Rover P5 Club membership

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:-/Who needs that

[RichardF]

Many thanks for the info - much appreciated. Also the jog on membership. I have though already applied - just waiting for the documentation etc to arrive.

RichardF

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Well members do get far more so welcome to the club