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1974 MG MGB GT
1.8L I4•RWD•MANUAL•gas
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1974 MG MGB GT 1.8L I4 · RWD
Fluid Type
20W-50 conventional or synthetic
Spec: API SJ or newer
Capacity
5.3qt
5.01 L
Drain & Refill
4.8 qt
4.54 L
Change Interval
3,000 mi
4,827 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes

With filter change; older engines benefit from ZDDP additives for flat tappet camshaft

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