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What Kind Of Motor Oil For Elio?

Bert

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Not out yet, but it'll probably be in the 5w-20 or 5w-30 range, based on modern engines and variable valve timing tech. Todays engines are nice and tight.
 

Mel

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Not out yet, but it'll probably be in the 5w-20 or 5w-30 range, based on modern engines and variable valve timing tech. Todays engines are nice and tight.
My guess would be 0w-20 since everyone now days is going for minimum friction for maximum fuel economy.
 

Dexter Henschel

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I recommend pure Unicorn oil for non-existent engines.
Just as a matter of interest, my Son rebuilds older English motorcycles, and he is very enthusiastic about Aero Shell motor oil. It's intended for air-cooled 4-cycle engines and is a low-ash oil. It comes in 2 grades. Myself, I would use Amsoil, one of their multi-viscosity grades. The tests on this show really good results. I like to tinker with small engines, and an Elio car would be a great hobbyist pastime, as it appears to be simple and easy to work on.
 
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