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Change of oil grades: Problems? 1800 1962

posted by  someone claiming to be Sterling Hada on  Wed Jan 31 06:24 CST 2001 [RELATED]

This might be a rather basic question, so apologies for my ignorance in this matter. I have an 1800 with a B20 non fuel-injected engine. The previous owner recommended using SAE30 weight oil for the engine. Upon researching this further, I find that (at least according to Bill Webb's book, "Swedish Iron"), the recommended oil weight for general driving conditions is 20W-40 or 20W-50.

The car is scheduled for an oil change, which I'll do in a few days. But if I change over to the correct, recommended oil weight, will this affect my car negatively?

Thanks.

Sterling





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