Lagonda Rapiers

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Here we go again: -
Today as part of my trip preparation I will be changing the Lagonda's engine oil, it is a little over due for this change but this is not a great worry. The sump (oil pan) holds two (Imp)gallons. I also change the oil filter at the same time. This is a modern (spin on) type. I write the date and milage on the side of the filter's body using a felt tipped marker pen. The level has only just reached a point where, if I was not about to change the oil, it would need topping up.
I use Penrite 20w/60 which is about equivalent  to what SAE30 would have been in 1934.  This is also used in the gearbox so the difference between ten litres (The oil comes in 5 Litre containers) and two gallons does not go to astray.
 
This brings me to my next question:-
How often do you change the engine oil in your Classic/Vintage car?

12-4-2018

Six hours later and the job is done. I spent some time wiping up any traces of oil around the engine in the hope of locating one or two oil leaks.
I do spend some time chasing these leaks down but there always seems to be some stray oil drops left under the car. I suppose that IF I stopped driving it I would not have any of these worries.

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12-7-2018

Celebrating the world's first competitive motor hillclimb. For more info  go to // www.comiteducentenaire.org

Of course the one French Rally that we have made a point of attending  during each of our five yearly visits is the Fougeres Rallye -2019 will be this events 23rd year.