Oils ain't Oils - EA81

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:28 pm

I'm wondering about which oil is the best for use in an EA81. At the moment my engine has some oil in it but I have no idea what it is (synthetic / mineral / semi-synthetic / viscosity).

What would you use in an EA81 and why?

(serious replies only please)

Jack

Suba · Post by **Suba** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:57 pm

How many k's has the motor done.

Mike.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:05 pm

Engine is 1989 model EA81, and has done 330,000km.

New waterpump went in today. It's got a couple of leaky engine seals which will be fixed sometime in August, but otherwise it's a reliable engine and still going strong.

I'm simply not sure what's the most appropriate oil for it.

Jack

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:38 pm

You would be better running a mineral oil and perhaps try a seal rejuvinator addative until the engine seals are replaced.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:40 pm

Thanks for the suggestion, I hadn't thought of using an additive.