Oil Discussion

[doublespaces]

Oil discussions always turn into something akin to a religious debate.

Tony uses Amsoil. I use Motul in my old car (stock motor, high mileage). We believe in using good oils and changing them often.

Chris

So whats the verdict?

 

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

So whats the verdict?

Haha. Open at idle is fine!

 

[08_335i]

Haha. Open at idle is fine!

BUT WHAT OIL IS COMING OUT OF THE VALVE AT IDLE DAMN IT

 

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

BUT WHAT OIL IS COMING OUT OF THE VALVE AT IDLE DAMN IT

As long as it isn't transmission oil you're fine!!!!

 

[Kenjermen]

Liqui Moly top tech, 5w-40 been using it for years on both car with no problems. And the additives are great to

 

[doublespaces]

I wonder if any of the fcp euro oils would be any good? They list Rowe 10W60 HIGHTEC RACING Motor Oil but I have no idea if it's considered on the level of royal purple etc. The price is irrelevant if you can return it for more.

 

[Kenjermen]

I wonder if any of the fcp euro oils would be any good? They list Rowe 10W60 HIGHTEC RACING Motor Oil but I have no idea if it's considered on the level of royal purple etc. The price is irrelevant if you can return it for more.

I wouldn't run 10w60, the toerences are so tight on these motors cold start ups could cause damage

 

[titium]

I wouldn't run 10w60, the toerences are so tight on these motors cold start ups could cause damage

Agreed twice the viscosity at 40C compared to a 5w40 oil. I imagine it'd be problematic once you start getting to around 0C temps.

 

[Kenjermen]

Agreed twice the viscosity at 40C compared to a 5w40 oil. I imagine it'd be problematic once you start getting to around 0C temps.

Exactly that's why their v8s and 10s had problems cause they where running to high of a viscosity and eventally dropped them down to a 5w30

 

[Cheezy]

I wonder if any of the fcp euro oils would be any good? They list Rowe 10W60 HIGHTEC RACING Motor Oil but I have no idea if it's considered on the level of royal purple etc. The price is irrelevant if you can return it for more.

I was just checking fcp the other day to see if I could get motul. It seems the only thing I slightly trust on there is bmw twin power.

 

[doublespaces]

Exactly that's why their v8s and 10s had problems cause they where running to high of a viscosity and eventally dropped them down to a 5w30

I live in the desert, so we're lucky to ever see snow. Has only happened a couple times in the last 13 years I've lived here.

Even so, I'm not afraid of trying different things, I want to take a look at this Brad Penn Grade 1. According to this Forced Performance chart, they list the 20w-50 and the 10w-30 but not the 10w-40. Also says there is a strong detergent in the 10w-40(And maybe the others?). Any ideas why the difference/exclusion? Perhaps they just don't list all the oils.

 

[Kenjermen]

dang you got me on that one, if your willing to test them you can run them and do a black stone report after.

 

[dyezak]

I live in the desert, so we're lucky to ever see snow. Has only happened a couple times in the last 13 years I've lived here.

Even so, I'm not afraid of trying different things, I want to take a look at this Brad Penn Grade 1. According to this Forced Performance chart, they list the 20w-50 and the 10w-30 but not the 10w-40. Also says there is a strong detergent in the 10w-40(And maybe the others?). Any ideas why the difference/exclusion? Perhaps they just don't list all the oils.

The FP Oil Chart is old (like really old) and likely just doesn't have all the newest options. FP are good guys and are right up the road from Cobb, you can email them and get the real answer from the horse's mouth. I'm running the Brad Penn Grade 1 right now. Real odd looking oil however cause it is dark green when new.

 

[doublespaces]

The FP Oil Chart is old (like really old) and likely just doesn't have all the newest options. FP are good guys and are right up the road from Cobb, you can email them and get the real answer from the horse's mouth. I'm running the Brad Penn Grade 1 right now. Real odd looking oil however cause it is dark green when new.

Which viscosity do you use? What is your climate?

 

[dyezak]

Which viscosity do you use? What is your climate?

20w50 Texas 100F+ heat with humidity to spare

 

[Kenjermen]

20w50 Texas 100F+ heat with humidity to spare

That's some thick stuff

 

[doublespaces]

20w50 Texas 100F+ heat with humidity to spare

Thinking about trying THIS

 

[dyezak]

Thinking about trying THIS

That's what I'm going to move to next.

 

[9krpmrx8]

Run it for a couple of OIC's and test it. Right now M1 0W-40 is working great and testing great as always so there is no need for me to try anything else. If you are running these high ZDDP oils, you need to remember they are linked to reduced cat life so if you run one, it's something to think about.

 

[9krpmrx8]

And careful with these race oils, they are not designed for street duty.