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    Question What engine oil for an 18rc? want to get my ra23 back on the road after 2 years

    I haven't driven or started her up in a couple of years and really want to get her back on the road. i was hoping to get her running today...just dont know what oil i was or should use

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    Default Re: What engine oil for an 18rc? want to get my ra23 back on the road after 2 years

    should 10w 40 be ok?

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    Default Re: What engine oil for an 18rc? want to get my ra23 back on the road after 2 years

    Probably go for something like a Penrite HPR 30 or HPR15 which is a semi synthetic.....make sure you squirt a bit of oil or aerostart down the spark plug holes to lubricate the bores if you haven't fired it already........then crank then engine but don't fire it until the oil pressure light goes out...then she should be good to go
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    Default Re: What engine oil for an 18rc? want to get my ra23 back on the road after 2 years

    I think hpr15 is too thin. i use hpr40 in my rg. i tried hpr30 but didnt like the warm oil pressure. (just an old engine though)

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