From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
List of recommended oils for the Bentley Instruction Book, for use in England and on the Continent.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\3\ scan0048 | |
| Date | 22th February 1934 | |
| To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} c. to EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to By/NW.{N. Walker - Patents} X 995 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}14/KW.22.2.34. BENTLEY OILS. We recommend the following oils for the Bentley Instruction Book :- ENGLAND. Engine } Wakefield X.L. Gearbox } Mobiloil D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Steering Box } Price's C. } Shell. Rear Axle. Whitmore's compound. If not obtainable to be topped up with - Wakefield S.T. Price's Amber A.{Mr Adams} Mobiloil C. Propellor Shaft Joints. Mobilgrease No. 2. Hydraulic Dampers. Wakefield F.{Mr Friese} Mobiloil Arctic. Chassis Lubrication. Engine Oil. CONTINENT. Engine } Wakefield X.L. Gearbox } Mobiloil D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Steering Box } Tonnaline H.C.R. } Shell. | ||