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  • Billy5
    1st Gear
    • Aug 2010
    • 172

    Changing fluids

    Hey guys, just got a 1969 series2a. I want to treat it to a complete fluid change. What oil are you using in the engine? I used to use Rotella in my cruiser, but they changed the formulation. I ran 5-30 in the winter and 10 40 in the summer. Same question for the gearboxes and differentials, and steering box. Anyone using synthetics? Just curious.
    1969 Series 2a Bugeye
  • rejeep
    4th Gear
    • Apr 2010
    • 420

    #2
    Sta lube gl4 85w90 in everything except the engine...
    Regular dinosaur juice valvoline 10w40 in the petrol motor
    1971 SIIa 88" NAS Dauntles V6
    1974 SIII 109" RHD

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    • Billy5
      1st Gear
      • Aug 2010
      • 172

      #3
      Thanks! Since I see you live in New York also, I live on Long Island ( east end in Greenport), are there any groups here? I can't seem to find any.
      1969 Series 2a Bugeye

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      • rejeep
        4th Gear
        • Apr 2010
        • 420

        #4
        Check the map first...
        I'm a good 7-9 hrs away from you...

        Rochester isn't a part of Westchester...

        There are a bunch of people here from the island and CT. They will be your best bet...
        1971 SIIa 88" NAS Dauntles V6
        1974 SIII 109" RHD

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        • smukai
          Low Range
          • Jul 2007
          • 75

          #5
          Valvoline 10w40 in the engine

          90 weight gear oil everywhere else (not as finicky about brand on this stuff...will buy whatever comes in a 5 gallon container)
          Seth

          '67 IIa 109 Station Wagon (the daughter's toy)
          2003 XC70 (for the dog)
          2006 XC70 (for the wife/daughter/son)
          2002 650 Dakar (for trip planning purposes)

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          • Andrew IIA
            3rd Gear
            • Feb 2008
            • 327

            #6
            Originally posted by Billy5
            Thanks! Since I see you live in New York also, I live on Long Island ( east end in Greenport), are there any groups here? I can't seem to find any.
            Hi Billy,

            Congrats on your '69 SIIA ! I live in East Quogue and work in Westhampton Beach. We can get together sometime swap Series stories (like when its not 90-something degrees out).

            To enjoy Series Rover companionship hop a ferry from Orient; lot of enthusiasts over there. Enjoy the new wheels
            Andrew
            '63 SIIA 88" SW

            http://hungrynaturalist.blogspot.com/

            Rover Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skunkal...7610584998247/

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            • Billy5
              1st Gear
              • Aug 2010
              • 172

              #7
              Andrew, any time! I would love to see others. Owned it a week. This weekend i am changing all the oils and grease. I used to live in East Quogue, on the corner of Lewis Road and Montauk Highway.
              1969 Series 2a Bugeye

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