Oil Recommendation

[dja]

I run 5-30 full synth with 200kw atw and drive it hard.
Zero oil consuption between changes.

its good to look at everyones opinions do some research and make up your own mind.
Often the path well worn is for a reason.

Im not a fan of the heavy diesel oils that some numpty's reccomend.

[shav]

Im still running ULX110 10w40 in my car. Yes its a mineral oil. But its what SnJ use for their cars and customers cars so I have been using the same ever since. Car doesnt use oil. Runs beautifully.

[dr20t]

Haha I'll look into it, Mick. My engine will go for a few months not using any oil, then suddenly it will start using it. The vagueness of the dipstick also makes me paranoid

I'd rather have enough average oil in there, then not enough awesome oil. Maybe a shit engine.

Then look into the total base number and maybe that's your problem

Tbn indicates its propensity to resist breakdown / acidity after some time. If its fine for a while then starts using oil, it would indicate a breakdown in the esters / molecular bond and thus not effectively lubricating

[coyote]

0W, 5W, 10W, etc relate to the viscosity of the oil at 40C. Even a 0W on a 35C day is much thicker than ideal and you should take it easy until it heats up!

The second number relates to the viscosity at 100C (operating temp).

It's been said enough times on this forum that people should know this.

The lubrication system, bearings, pistons, etc on these cars has been designed to work with a 5W30 oil. As long as your cooling system is operating correctly, operating temp will be basically the same. Refer back to the second line of this post to see what that means.

All the old wive's tales that were born out of the compromises of mineral based oils are made defunct by modern synthetics.

[realrift]

Here is a very interesting comparison of often recommended oils:

http://540ratblog.wordpress.com/

[alexeiwoody]

Here is a very interesting comparison of often recommended oils:

http://540ratblog.wordpress.com/

I want to keep reading, but the guy just started off by saying that he's an engineer, and how SRS he is and how engineering is SRS BUSINS and has he mentioned that he's an ENGINEER?

Already found two spelling mistakes, I'm sure it's an interesting read but just can't take him SRSLY.

Sounds like he'll be trying to sell you something at the end

[bigBADbenny]

To sum up, oil additives can greatly improve average oils, but may only marginally improve good oils.

Anyhow I clicked on the"about" section of the blog and the OP comes out as also promoting Prolong Engine Treament.

And a little googling lead to this article debunking some of the claims...

[dja]

oils aint oils.

[alexeiwoody]

To sum up, oil additives can greatly improve average oils, but may only marginally improve good oils.

Thanks for that

[coyote]

I didn't read the blurb, but the test results at the end are very interesting.

[alexeiwoody]

I didn't read the blurb, but the test results at the end are very interesting.

This totally backs up your choice of the Diesel Amsoil, and ranks Mobil 1 at no.6 with Amsoil Diesel at close no. 12, with royal purple at 60 or something and delvac at no.85....

[dr20t]

I didn't read the blurb, but the test results at the end are very interesting.

This totally backs up your choice of the Diesel Amsoil, and ranks Mobil 1 at no.6 with Amsoil Diesel at close no. 12, with royal purple at 60 or something and delvac at no.85....

A couple of very clued on guys in the USA recommend unequivocally to stay away from Mobil 1 for EJ motors.

Especially for ej207's

[alexeiwoody]

I didn't read the blurb, but the test results at the end are very interesting.

This totally backs up your choice of the Diesel Amsoil, and ranks Mobil 1 at no.6 with Amsoil Diesel at close no. 12, with royal purple at 60 or something and delvac at no.85....

A couple of very clued on guys in the USA recommend unequivocally to stay away from Mobil 1 for EJ motors.

Especially for ej207's

So if I'm at autobarn trying to buy some oil - what am I going to get? There is no amsoil here lol

[coyote]

This totally backs up your choice of the Diesel Amsoil, and ranks Mobil 1 at no.6 with Amsoil Diesel at close no. 12, with royal purple at 60 or something and delvac at no.85....

A couple of very clued on guys in the USA recommend unequivocally to stay away from Mobil 1 for EJ motors.

Especially for ej207's

So if I'm at autobarn trying to buy some oil - what am I going to get? There is no amsoil here lol

Contact Bill Reed at Lubrication Management in Dandenong. That's who I buy my Amsoil from.

For the record, the Yaris has the Signature Series 0W30. The test data supports my decision.

Mick, there are around 467 different Mobil 1s (almost as many Delvacs too). Some are rubbish and others are brilliant.

[Robbks]

I didn't read the blurb, but the test results at the end are very interesting.

This totally backs up your choice of the Diesel Amsoil, and ranks Mobil 1 at no.6 with Amsoil Diesel at close no. 12, with royal purple at 60 or something and delvac at no.85....

So if I'm at autobarn trying to buy some oil - what am I going to get? There is no amsoil here lol

Castrol Edge ranks 17 for the 5W20
or 28 FOR 5W30.

Wonder where 10W40 Magnatec would rank if it were tested...