What the hell is 10-30 oil for

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Dicky, Nov 27, 2013.

  1. and why have i got some in my garage cos i dont know!
     
  2. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Pre elevenses.
     
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  3. An engine. :)
     
  4. 2-30 Oil is for dentists.
     
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  5. only chinese ones
     
  6. Chips?
     
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  7. 10-30 is a bike oil. Specifically older (low pressure) engines.
     
  8. noooooooooooooo not more oil curse the Beverley Hill Billys , its a con we are all oil cooled and we cook our chips init:oops:
     
  9. LIke a GPZ for instance?
     
  10. Is it 10 30 already :eek:?
     
  11. Old skool one, yes. Roller bearing crank and an asthmatic pump that barely made 6 psi on a good day.
     
  12. That would explain it then. Thats been there for a while then.
     
  13. I'd still use it in my Beetle (lawnmower engine) as that uses more oil than petrol!
     
  14. I assumed that it was a thin oil for winter use.
     
  15. I don't know coz I can't see your posts any more
    :)
     
  16. Hey, I own the rights to use that term to describe a type 1 injun.

    You owe me £0.00000001p please. I take cheque, BACS or Nectar points.

    Thanks
    :)
     
  17. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    You nicked it orf me - gimme back my saying!
     
  18. I cant see yours either:p
     
  19. Some modern cars use 0/30 oil :eek:

    Or is it 5/30 :thinking:
     
  20. Its 5.40 Paul ;)
     
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