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MGB tips mods and maintenance

information about the MGB and MGB GT classic cars including news and reviews, techs and specs – also updates on repairs, servicing and diy modifications I do on my own MGB Roadster. I am no expert on these cars – just a keen enthusiast – but I hope these posts will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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Find Classic Car Engine Oils on Amazon – and delivered to your door

Modern engine oils may be kind to the environment for modern engines but they could kill your classic car’s engine! … More

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MGB GT has an IV filled with oil — 1967 MGB GT

Filling the MGB transmission with oil on the earlier 4 syncho gearboxes is done through a hole on top of … More

Gearbox, oils

Gearbox Oil Spec #MGB

I found this Technical Service Bulletin on the net which applies to the mgb issued April 1975. It was on … More

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Base Oils Explained

https://www.kewengineering.co.uk/Auto_oils/mineral_or_synthetic_oil.htm Everything about oils, how they work and the difference in the different specs. Explained in both easy terms for … More

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20W-50 Engine Oil Comparison

An excellent explanation 20W-50 Engine Oil Comparison – Murphy, my 1972 MGB GT Blog So for a selection of recommended … More

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EXTRALUBE ZX1 Micro Oil Metal Treatment

EXTRALUBE ZX1 Micro Oil Metal Treatment Extralube ZX1 micro oil is a metal treatment therefore different to other engine oil … More

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Duckhams – it’s back …..

Duckhams | Engine Oils, Advanced Lubricants and Fuel Additives Duckhams supply a range of Engine Oils, Advanced Lubricants and Fuel … More

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