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BillEbob · 11-15-2017, 09:10 PM

I did a search for oil to learn what you all have decided is the best oil to use in the A -- nothing! Now that I find hard to believe!

I use Valvoline Racing Oil (has zinc) in my Mustangs. Should one use a multi-weight oil, is zinc necessary for Model A valves, or should I use a straight weight oil, possibly without detergents since the A's have no oil filter??

ALSO, it drips oil from the drain plug. Where to replace the brass/copper drain plug washer?

And this is just day 1 in the ownership of n A by newbie! Lol

Bill

11-15-2017, 09:10 PM	#1
BillEbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 162	Search for "oil" brings no hits?! I did a search for oil to learn what you all have decided is the best oil to use in the A -- nothing! Now that I find hard to believe! I use Valvoline Racing Oil (has zinc) in my Mustangs. Should one use a multi-weight oil, is zinc necessary for Model A valves, or should I use a straight weight oil, possibly without detergents since the A's have no oil filter?? ALSO, it drips oil from the drain plug. Where to replace the brass/copper drain plug washer? And this is just day 1 in the ownership of n A by newbie! Lol Bill