What weight oil are you using ?
06-03-2013, 12:34 PM
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I'm currently using Joe Gibbs HR-2 - 10W-30 conventional oil until my engine is broken in at 500 miles.
After break-in I will probably switch to Joe Gibbs HR-4 10W-30 Synthetic, Brad Penn synthetic, or Red Line synthetic as recommended by my engine builder. A few extra dollars for the oil changes is okay by me as long as I know I am making a good choice to maintain my engine for the future.
JMHO.
After break-in I will probably switch to Joe Gibbs HR-4 10W-30 Synthetic, Brad Penn synthetic, or Red Line synthetic as recommended by my engine builder. A few extra dollars for the oil changes is okay by me as long as I know I am making a good choice to maintain my engine for the future.
JMHO.
06-03-2013, 03:58 PM
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Oil
Thought the link near the top was really good.
Basically, the guy was saying weight is second to flow the way I read it. Considering how many Ferrari's and other exotics he has, he's obviously done a lot of research. I'd be interested in knowing what his doctorate is in.
I especially like what he wrote about cold starting.
Anyway, I think I'll try the 5W-30 Mobil 1 at the next change.
Basically, the guy was saying weight is second to flow the way I read it. Considering how many Ferrari's and other exotics he has, he's obviously done a lot of research. I'd be interested in knowing what his doctorate is in.
I especially like what he wrote about cold starting.
Anyway, I think I'll try the 5W-30 Mobil 1 at the next change.
06-03-2013, 11:27 PM
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Melting Slicks
10w-30 Valvoline (full roller engines,..middle of Texas, year round).
Unless you have poor oil pressure to start with, I don't see a reason for 40w or 50w oils. Plus these heavier oils would cost HP.
FWIW
Unless you have poor oil pressure to start with, I don't see a reason for 40w or 50w oils. Plus these heavier oils would cost HP.
FWIW
06-04-2013, 12:15 AM
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Drifting
10W-30 Mobil 1. Thinking of switching to 5W-30 next change because with the 10-30 when cold the OP gauge pegs the meter >70. I have the by-pass plugged so all oil is filtered.
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Same as 71454chevelle
Brad Penn 10/30 or 10/40 will keep you running.
81,000 miles, heads redone at some point by previous owner.
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Brad Penn 10/30 or 10/40 will keep you running.
81,000 miles, heads redone at some point by previous owner.
68 427/390hp coupe
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