Best oil for 119k 4efe?

[jimmymac101]

As above guys what's best ? When going up hill or engine is struggling it sounds like a bag of spanners ( only thing I can think to describe sound ).

James

[Foggy]

10w40 use a good brand.

[jimmymac101]

That's what I've got In there at the mo I was thinks 15 40 for extra thickness on an old engine

James

[starletburkie]

15w40 is no thicker than 10w40 when its hot..

[rmsnoel]

Either lad would be grand but a 10 worked better on a cold engine. change oil every year. . At 115k hold.open your tb and using 1finger and a old rag give it a wee clean. Dont use engine flush.

Clean throttlebody and check pcv valve by pulling it from the rocker cover with engine running and revs should jump.

Next check.the idle.valve. It sticks easily and causes judder. with your airbox pipe off and engine running pull.the plug off tje sensor.on.bottom of tb. yoir revs should rise.

Finally, with engine running and everything normal, unscrew oil cap. your revs shouldnt change. cover oil cap hole and uncover a few times. This.tests your piston rings and breater pipes.

Apart frim cleaning your distributor cap pins and replacing or.testing.your air temp sensor you engine should be grand for another 20k