Grey_beard
Member
- Posts
- 50
- Location
- sussex
britpart10/40 semi synthetic
anybody used it
or whats your choice for 10/40 for the 4.0 / 4.6 ?
ta
GB
anybody used it
or whats your choice for 10/40 for the 4.0 / 4.6 ?
ta
GB
P38A OIls : how good is the new britpart10/40 semi synthetic
- Thread starter Grey_beard
- Start date
This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
funrover
Active Member
- Posts
- 276
- Location
- Camrose - Haverfordwest
If its anything like the other parts from britpart i would stay well clear. 
discool
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 13,505
Tell us the producer/supplier to Britpart of this oil and what specification it meets, and you will get your answer.
10w 40 semi from Comma branded Halfords which is better spec than LR recommended back in 1997 is what I used in my disco.
10w 40 semi from Comma branded Halfords which is better spec than LR recommended back in 1997 is what I used in my disco.
- Posts
- 440
- Location
- Sevastopol, Crimea.
Had 7lts of Magnatec put in mine a few weeks ago but as I am in Crimea it was all I could see that I recognized.
Unless it was cheap I'd steer clear. Britpart is not a desirable brand thanks to there past record.
After starting a thread on oil not long back many will say use cheap 20/50.
I think use penrite hpr 10/50 hydrocracked fs
But 10/40 is one of the correct viscosities.
Jb
After starting a thread on oil not long back many will say use cheap 20/50.
I think use penrite hpr 10/50 hydrocracked fs
But 10/40 is one of the correct viscosities.
Jb
Grey_beard
Member
- Posts
- 50
- Location
- sussex
8 ltrs of Castrol Magnatec 10/40 it is then : Opie Oils supplied with 10% discount
norseman
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 3,169
- Location
- Essex - UK
I'm a RRC owner myself but it's essentially the same block & I always use a good mineral oil, preferably with a high zddp content.
Grey_beard
Member
- Posts
- 50
- Location
- sussex
FYI checked with OPIE oils techs and their view that ZDDP oils are only really needed for older classic pre 1982 engines but thanks for input
cheers
GB
cheers
GB
cooltide
sheep fancier
- Posts
- 2,570
- Location
- Over the hill
And yours is from the 1950s and flat tappet cam which is what zddp protects
- Posts
- 18,994
- Location
- Buckinghamshire, UK. ('95 DT)
Depends how often you change your oil (and filter). I do mine every 5k so it'd probably take anything. However, I tend to use 10/40 semi-synthetic either from Smith & Allan (eBay shop) or wait till Eurocarparts do a discount deal and get some semi-synthetic from there. If you get the 20l drums it is quite reasonable.
If you leave your oil changes longer then you'd probably be better with Shell or going full synthetic.
EDIT: I have the diesel. Check the RAVE spec for your engine and operating conditions.
Grey_beard
Member
- Posts
- 50
- Location
- sussex
smiles .....
Grey_beard
Member
- Posts
- 50
- Location
- sussex
120 quid for 8 litres. ... way too much ..
Grey_beard
Member
- Posts
- 50
- Location
- sussex
interesting thread link from bob the oil guy
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3973205/Castrol_Australia_and_ZDDP
quote ...
" However most oils from the 1950’s and 60’s had lower Phosphorus content than even the latest passenger car engine oils, i.e. it was typically 0.06% which is even lower than the 0.08% limit set by API SM.
ZDDP is a multifunctional additive; it has powerful antioxidant effect in addition to the antiwear characteristics. The size and type of the alkyl group attached to the Thio phosphate within the molecule influences the relative antiwear antioxidant balance of ZDDP additive. Over time Castrol have used modified ZDDP’s that are more intended for wear performance and substituted other materials to boost antioxidant performance of our engine oils. So looking at Zinc and/or Phosphorus levels alone does not tell the full story in terms of wear protection.
There has been discussion about using diesel engine oils instead of passenger car engine oils. Some of these do currently contain higher levels of Phosphorus, ZDDP, than passenger car qualified to API SL or SM. They have higher Phosphorus to help minimise soot related wear.
The higher level of Phosphorus is not a guarantee of satisfactory wear protection. As I said earlier, wear performance is related to the particular ZDDP being used. Also many of the diesel oils with higher Phosphorus also contain higher levels of detergent and dispersant which compete for surface area with the ZDDP which can reduce its effectiveness. During the development of the current API SM engine tests, a high phosphorus diesel engine oil was run in a flat tappet, push rod engine test and it failed the wear requirements with worse results than most low Phosphorus passenger car oils.
The first few minutes of operation for new cam and tappets are very important. Run-in is important for good long service life. Castrol have put considerable effort into understanding valve train lubrication. Research has shown one of the highest if not highest wear mode for a cam and tappets is while the engine is at idle. Running an engine at medium speed, say 2,000 to 4,000 rpm generates much less metal-to-metal contact between cam and tappet than at engine idle.
When running in new cams and tappets avoid idling as much as possible in the first 30 minutes to hour of operation. Make sure the cam and tappets are pre lubed with Moly grease and oil. Try to keep engine oil temperature above 80°C. Driving the vehicle or running the engine under load achieves that most quickly. The cam and tappets should be run-in by 250 to 500 km.
Also ZDDP is temperature activated so running the engine at low oil temperature also accelerates cam and tappet wear.
If a full synthetic engine oil is preferred then our Castrol Edge 0W-40 or Edge Sport 10W-60 is recommended. Again these are formulated to 0.10% Phosphorus maximum and can be used with flat tappet followers with confidence the same as Edge Sport 25W-50."
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3973205/Castrol_Australia_and_ZDDP
quote ...
" However most oils from the 1950’s and 60’s had lower Phosphorus content than even the latest passenger car engine oils, i.e. it was typically 0.06% which is even lower than the 0.08% limit set by API SM.
ZDDP is a multifunctional additive; it has powerful antioxidant effect in addition to the antiwear characteristics. The size and type of the alkyl group attached to the Thio phosphate within the molecule influences the relative antiwear antioxidant balance of ZDDP additive. Over time Castrol have used modified ZDDP’s that are more intended for wear performance and substituted other materials to boost antioxidant performance of our engine oils. So looking at Zinc and/or Phosphorus levels alone does not tell the full story in terms of wear protection.
There has been discussion about using diesel engine oils instead of passenger car engine oils. Some of these do currently contain higher levels of Phosphorus, ZDDP, than passenger car qualified to API SL or SM. They have higher Phosphorus to help minimise soot related wear.
The higher level of Phosphorus is not a guarantee of satisfactory wear protection. As I said earlier, wear performance is related to the particular ZDDP being used. Also many of the diesel oils with higher Phosphorus also contain higher levels of detergent and dispersant which compete for surface area with the ZDDP which can reduce its effectiveness. During the development of the current API SM engine tests, a high phosphorus diesel engine oil was run in a flat tappet, push rod engine test and it failed the wear requirements with worse results than most low Phosphorus passenger car oils.
The first few minutes of operation for new cam and tappets are very important. Run-in is important for good long service life. Castrol have put considerable effort into understanding valve train lubrication. Research has shown one of the highest if not highest wear mode for a cam and tappets is while the engine is at idle. Running an engine at medium speed, say 2,000 to 4,000 rpm generates much less metal-to-metal contact between cam and tappet than at engine idle.
When running in new cams and tappets avoid idling as much as possible in the first 30 minutes to hour of operation. Make sure the cam and tappets are pre lubed with Moly grease and oil. Try to keep engine oil temperature above 80°C. Driving the vehicle or running the engine under load achieves that most quickly. The cam and tappets should be run-in by 250 to 500 km.
Also ZDDP is temperature activated so running the engine at low oil temperature also accelerates cam and tappet wear.
If a full synthetic engine oil is preferred then our Castrol Edge 0W-40 or Edge Sport 10W-60 is recommended. Again these are formulated to 0.10% Phosphorus maximum and can be used with flat tappet followers with confidence the same as Edge Sport 25W-50."
Grey_beard
Member
- Posts
- 50
- Location
- sussex
thks will do ....If its anything like the other parts from britpart i would stay well clear.
Marmaduke
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 9,773
- Location
- Near the land of 'Me Duck'
Halfords trade card for me £12 for 4 litres
£12 for 4 litres
Grey_beard
Member
- Posts
- 50
- Location
- sussex
This is the really interesting bit
I don't do a lot huge miles and low temp startup / coll oil running is the risk
quote " There has been discussion about using diesel engine oils instead of passenger car engine oils. Some of these do currently contain higher levels of Phosphorus, ZDDP, than passenger car qualified to API SL or SM. They have higher Phosphorus to help minimise soot related wear.
The higher level of Phosphorus is not a guarantee of satisfactory wear protection. As I said earlier, wear performance is related to the particular ZDDP being used. Also many of the diesel oils with higher Phosphorus also contain higher levels of detergent and dispersant which compete for surface area with the ZDDP which can reduce its effectiveness. During the development of the current API SM engine tests, a high phosphorus diesel engine oil was run in a flat tappet, push rod engine test and it failed the wear requirements with worse results than most low Phosphorus passenger car oils."
I don't do a lot huge miles and low temp startup / coll oil running is the risk
quote " There has been discussion about using diesel engine oils instead of passenger car engine oils. Some of these do currently contain higher levels of Phosphorus, ZDDP, than passenger car qualified to API SL or SM. They have higher Phosphorus to help minimise soot related wear.
The higher level of Phosphorus is not a guarantee of satisfactory wear protection. As I said earlier, wear performance is related to the particular ZDDP being used. Also many of the diesel oils with higher Phosphorus also contain higher levels of detergent and dispersant which compete for surface area with the ZDDP which can reduce its effectiveness. During the development of the current API SM engine tests, a high phosphorus diesel engine oil was run in a flat tappet, push rod engine test and it failed the wear requirements with worse results than most low Phosphorus passenger car oils."
cooltide
sheep fancier
- Posts
- 2,570
- Location
- Over the hill
Copied this from another thread
