Yes, I know this has been aired before but that was on the old forum so it is probably worth raising again just so our thoughts can be accessible once more.
From new the specified engine oil for Conquests was SAE30 - what should we be using now?
I would also like to pose the same question iro the Borg Warner automatic gearbox. I understand using the wrong auto fluid can do horrid things to its internals.
Regards, Richard
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Conquest Oil
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watkindj
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Re: Conquest Oil
CASTROL CLASSIC XL 30
For pre-1950 veteran, vintage and classic cars
A high quality SAE 30 Monograde engine oil which is also used in most types of manually operated gearboxes fitted to vintage and classic cars. Also specified for pre-selector type gearboxes.
Offers excellent cold temperature starting, and improved oil pressure at high operating temperatures.
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CASTROL TQF
Specific Non Friction Modified transmission fluid for Automatic Gearboxes, incorporating additives to provide wear, oxidation and corrosion resistance. Specified for Ford and older Borg Warner transmissions. Can be used in motorcycle primary chain case where an SAE20 oil is required and also in piston type damper shock absorbers. Dyed red for identification.
For pre-1950 veteran, vintage and classic cars
A high quality SAE 30 Monograde engine oil which is also used in most types of manually operated gearboxes fitted to vintage and classic cars. Also specified for pre-selector type gearboxes.
Offers excellent cold temperature starting, and improved oil pressure at high operating temperatures.
and
CASTROL TQF
Specific Non Friction Modified transmission fluid for Automatic Gearboxes, incorporating additives to provide wear, oxidation and corrosion resistance. Specified for Ford and older Borg Warner transmissions. Can be used in motorcycle primary chain case where an SAE20 oil is required and also in piston type damper shock absorbers. Dyed red for identification.
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theoldman
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Re: Conquest Oil
Actually, chaps, if you look on the filler cap, it specifies 10W/30.....................
Regarding the box, I use Comma TQF in the 014 with no ill effect.
Regarding the box, I use Comma TQF in the 014 with no ill effect.
Normal for Norfolk
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Re: Conquest Oil
I recently bought some Morris Golden Film 20/50 from Holdens as they are just up the road from me. Perhaps we could have an exchange of opinion on the comparative merits of monogrades and multigrades? Obviously a 10/30 is a multigrade, would that be for all year round use?
Andy
1954 Conquest Mk1, 1956 Conquest Mk2, 1957 Conquest Century Mk2, 1955 Austin A90 Westminster
1954 Conquest Mk1, 1956 Conquest Mk2, 1957 Conquest Century Mk2, 1955 Austin A90 Westminster
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Re: Conquest Oil
There was an excellent article on oil in the DM a few months ago that is worth a read.
Re: Conquest Oil
Indeed, it was an excellent article. Worth looking up again