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oil for model t
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:29 pm
by fordgood1
Can I use Valvoline 10/30 oil in my 1924 Model T?
Re: oil for model t
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:32 pm
by Mindless Automaton
Yes. I've used it myself.
Re: oil for model t
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:34 pm
by Steve Jelf
Yes.
A link on this page will tell you all abut it. http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG103.html
Re: oil for model t
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:11 pm
by DHort
I use 5W/30 or 10W/30. Whatever is cheapest that day.
Re: oil for model t
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:47 pm
by Jeff Hood
Any oil you can get today is WAY better than any oil available in Model T times.
Re: oil for model t
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:09 am
by John kuehn
Go to the nearest Dollar store, Walmart or Autozone any buy their house brand oil. 5w or 10w30 is fine. No need to buy any super duper exotic or big name brand oil for a Model T.
It’s better oil than Henry ever envisioned for a Model T.
Re: oil for model t
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:07 am
by Joss
There are two important things with oil.
Keep it full. Change it often.
Oil is cheap. An engine rebuild is not.
Re: oil for model t
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:29 am
by Jugster
Some Model T Fords have a tendency to creep immediately after starting. For obvious reasons, this can be especially disconcerting when hand-cranking. My Flivver stopped that habit when I switched to 5W30 oil. It's just a little more slippery when cold then 10
W30 and that seems to reduce or eliminate the starting-creep.