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Old 04-07-2013, 03:16 PM
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Default recommended oil for a 69 mark 1 xj6

Lots of opinions on oil viscosity for and old Jag. Any comments or expert advice
 
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Welcome to the forum John,

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Originally Posted by John Beaton
Lots of opinions on oil viscosity for and old Jag. Any comments or expert advice


20/50 is the near universal favorite for the old "XK" type 6 cylinder engines


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Default I'd run racing oil with zinc

Modern oils have low levels of zinc. You can find "Racing" oil at most auto parts stores which has the Zinc old engines with out roller valve trains need.

read this...

http://www.valvoline.com/faqs/motor-oil/racing-oil/
 
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