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Old 10-04-2021, 03:48 PM   #1
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Default Best Oil Viscosity for 1987 CC 341cc

OK folks, I have been scouring the forum and internet for days looking for the best answer. A downloaded manual from 1990 say either sae 30 or 5w-30 depending on my location / temperatures. A few posts I've read mention using 5w-40, 10w-30, 10w-40, 15w-40. And then the downloaded manual says if you use multi viscosity oil to expect oil consumption... ugh.
I'm in western New York, so according to the manual I have, straight 30 weight is my option, but i somewhat agree with a few posts that recommend updated 15w-40 or others based on new findings in some manuals ( i dont know what manuals they were referencing).

Anyhow, it shouldn't be so difficult, and I'm probably just overthinking this, but i want the best oil in my junker and the proper oil in my junker!

I normally use Mobil1 Synthetic in my machines and trucks, but considering Royal Purple sae 30 #01030 because I can't find 30 in Mobil1. Royal purple rep recommends this or their HPS 10w-30 as offering 'better protection' with no consumption.

What are you running and why? What is best for my old cart?

Thank you for listening to my rant!
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Old 10-04-2021, 04:26 PM   #2
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Default Re: Best Oil Viscosity for 1987 CC 341cc

SAE 30 is what I run in all of mine.
For a cold climate you do not want anything XXw-40. Too thick for one of these small engines.
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Default Re: Best Oil Viscosity for 1987 CC 341cc

Thanks Fairtax, this is what I'm leaning toward. With the limited options for SAE 30 available, do you have any preference in brand or conventional vs synthetic? I dont mind spending a bit more for synthetic if it's good for the cart.
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Old 10-04-2021, 06:22 PM   #4
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Default Re: Best Oil Viscosity for 1987 CC 341cc

Just get anything that’s on the shelf pretty much.
I’ve been using Wolfs Head brand for quite a few years now. I’ve also used plenty of regular store brand oils.
Just don’t get a Non-detergent oil. There is a difference, and you want the detergent type.
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Old 10-05-2021, 07:00 AM   #5
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5w-30, Valvoline VR1. I like this oil because its designed specifically for flat tappet engines. These small engines only take a quart, so spend the extra $2 for a good oil designed to protect these types of engines.
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Old 10-05-2021, 11:12 AM   #6
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5w-30, Valvoline VR1. I like this oil because its designed specifically for flat tappet engines. These small engines only take a quart, so spend the extra $2 for a good oil designed to protect these types of engines.
Hmm... I see they have this in sae 30 and many others. Interesting that I've never heard of this one before and it does specifically state lots of zinc and good for flat tappet... thanks for this, I'll do some reading for sure, and may try it out!
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Old 11-03-2021, 06:53 PM   #7
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Default Re: Best Oil Viscosity for 1987 CC 341cc

I use Driven Racing HR5 10W40 in my 1987 Club Car with the flathead. Has the zinc in it that you need for these old flat-tappet motors as someone mentioned earlier.

I also use the 90 octane non-ethanol gasoline as well (around here's it's called REC90)

The recommended viscosity motor oils are printed right there on the air intake box (if you still have it).
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