Series 109 Oil?

[Papillon1065]

Guys

As this is the first Series III 109 that I have owned, I can not find what oil I need.

Can anyone help a dumb ass with what really is a simple question??

What is the best oil for the Series III??

Tar very much :?

[matt]

If you are talking engine oil any good quality 20-50 is what I usually use in my 1964 series 2A.

Matt.

[Papillon1065]

If you are talking engine oil any good quality 20-50 is what I usually use in my 1964 series 2A.

Matt.

Thanks Matt

Yes, was talking about engine oil...told you I was a dumb ass..LOL

[matt]

If in doubt it always pays to ask!

[tyler]

I find that "Halfords pre 1980 engine oil" works fine i use it in all my
HMV's, and it's very good, i find it's well priced and easy to get hold of.

[fv1609]

The official answer (although it may not be the best answer!) is in the Servicing Schedule for Rover 1/4 to 3/4 Ton Army Code No.60957, which says it should be OMD 75. It will need 8 litres if you have an oil cooler or 6.8 litres without the cooler.

OMD 75 is equivalent to SAE 10W/30

There should be a listing of military oils & their equivalents coming soon. Isn't that right Jack? :)

[matt]

Hi Tyler,

I have only once been in a Halfords,my nearest is a 70 mile round trip.Oh the joys of living in rural Wales!

Matt.

[Mike Allmey]

I'm hoping that Clive's quoted 6.8 litres is near enough to my normal rule-of-thumb when changing oil, which is a 5-litre container plus 1 pint from another decanted into my old Castrol can. The Ambulance has survived ten years of my ownership by this method, so I can't be that far out...

[rapier rob]

Can't beat a good 20/50 although for winter use i prefer a 10/40 especially if you have an oil cooler fitted which keeps the oil much colder than it needs to be at this time of year, especially if used for short runs.

[Ian Dunn]

Happy New Year!!!

Have a look at the site below
I have found it quite usefull

http://www.dingocroft.co.uk/Rec_Lubes.htm


Ian