BSA Owners' Club Workshop Discussions

The BSA Workshop => Twins => Topic started by: roger bown on 11 Apr, 2018, 14:17

Title: engine oil
Post by: roger bown on 11 Apr, 2018, 14:17
what are the thoughts on engine oil ,should you stick to the sae40 as in the book .or use synthetic or semi synthetic
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: JulianS on 11 Apr, 2018, 15:03
I use Morris 20/50 in my A10 and have done for years. No problems found.

There are many varied opinions on oils.
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: ChrisG on 12 Apr, 2018, 16:36
As per my earlier post on Oil Pressure. I use straight grade 50 without problems. As long as there is plenty of oil in the tank and its clean then the engine will be fine.
Title: Re: engine oil
Post by: Bess on 12 Apr, 2018, 16:52
Hi Roger,
              If you want to make your own decision, this book is a good read:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Which-Oil-Choosing-greases-collector/dp/1845843657/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523548042&sr=8-3&keywords=classic+vehicle+oil+book

If you don't want to spend the cash, here's a free short condensed outline of which oil to use:

http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/oil030319.html

Best wishes...