Following on from the interesting and useful thread on pre-mix ratios and oils, I thought it might be handy to start a new thread on suitable oils for the gearbox and primary drive chaincase in Villiers engines.
In my TCS (32A), I use Castrol XL30 monograde in the gearbox-a bit expensive, but it did come in a nice tin (!) and it's what it says to use on the dipstick of course! (I was also advised that this could be used as a premix oil as well....!!!)
In the primary drive chaincase I use Castrol TQF as I've been advised it seems to give the best results, although I appreciate that XL30 can be used here too. From what I understand though (and have been told), some oils seem to promote clutch slip, and others drag, even with a well set-up and adjusted clutch.
Another advantage with Castrol TQF is that as it contains a red dye, it's easy to spot as it leaks all over your garage floor (well, mine does at any rate!), and it helps identify where it's coming from....!!!
Ok then, over to our experts! Any thoughts lads?
Thanks in anticipation,
Brian.
In my TCS (32A), I use Castrol XL30 monograde in the gearbox-a bit expensive, but it did come in a nice tin (!) and it's what it says to use on the dipstick of course! (I was also advised that this could be used as a premix oil as well....!!!)
In the primary drive chaincase I use Castrol TQF as I've been advised it seems to give the best results, although I appreciate that XL30 can be used here too. From what I understand though (and have been told), some oils seem to promote clutch slip, and others drag, even with a well set-up and adjusted clutch.
Another advantage with Castrol TQF is that as it contains a red dye, it's easy to spot as it leaks all over your garage floor (well, mine does at any rate!), and it helps identify where it's coming from....!!!
Ok then, over to our experts! Any thoughts lads?
Thanks in anticipation,
Brian.
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