oil pressure and suggested brands

[Shinjuku]

What are. Considered typical oil pressures. Is

Cold start 90

Driving around normal operating temp 60

Idle normal operating temp 25

Typical?

 

What brand of oil is generally thought best if any.

 

Thanks

shinjuku

[rodgeevans]

Oil pressure at 60mph in 6th should sit halfway on the dial when oil up to temp

[tprice]

any premium brand

[rodgeevans]

yeah i use castrol edge and does the job perfectly in my opinion many people will suggest others its down to preference just use a good brand and stear clear of magnatec i have been told before.

[jumping350]

whats wrong with magnatec?

[rodgeevans]

Just i was told not to use it in the Zed im sure i read it on here somewhere when i was researching oil cant remember the exact reason but its what i was told maybe someone else can confirm or deny this

[rodgeevans]

Please don't use Magnatec, it really is the devil's arsehole when it comes to oils. It'll go thin as anything when warm and will do nothing for your engine's protection. Top it up if you must, but then I'd be looking at doing a full change with something decent fairly quickly (sub 1000 miles at least).

 

Magnatec is about as much use as pouring cat **** into your engine. 0w40 is a bit thin IMHO and you'll probably get the same issues, I'd go with one of the other recommended oils on this page.

 

quick search found this many others are not fans either say its to thin and can burn off and escape to easily and a thicker oil is better

[Shinjuku]

Cheers for your response rog.

 

Any further offers on idle and cold start temps?

 

Thanks

Shinjuku