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Engine oil ct70

Started by Philippe · 2 replies · 2728 views

PhilippeStandard MemberPosts: 3
Joined: Aug 2020
Hi, every one. Restoring my 1970 CT 70 and starting to think which oil would be the best. I read a lot of info about this and reduced my choices to 3 different types:
SAE30 mineral Rock oil classic JASO MA/MA2, API SL, API GL1-3 non detergent
10W40 mineral Rock oil Gamma JASO MA, API SG
10W40 part synthetic Castrol power1 4T JASO MA-2
My question is, shall I go for
- the classic mono grade recommended by the manufacturer for this engine back in the 70s,
- the slightly newer multigrade version but still mineral,
- or the new semi synthetic Castrol option
All of them are safe to use with wet clutches
Although the classic was recommended at the time, I can't help thinking engine oils have improved over the years and was wondering what you guys thought. Conservative, middle of the road or new age?
Thank you
Phil
gussmcStandard MemberPosts: 2
Joined: Jun 2019
Re: Engine oil ct70
I'm interested to hear people's thoughts on this. I run both my 1973 Dax and 1975 Chaly with Castrol Power1 without issue.
PhilippeStandard MemberPosts: 3
Joined: Aug 2020
Re: Engine oil ct70
got the new stuff too, castrol P1.
Bit of a sleepy forum, but thank you for your reply anyway

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