Best oil for FM turbo car?
03-26-2007, 12:09 PM
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Best oil for FM turbo car? I'm thinking of swapping the Mobil 1 10w40 for Royal Purple in either 10w40 or 20w50.
Since it's a Cali car, is there any reason that I shouldn't go with the 20w50? I want to choose the best weight for protection/function of both the engine and the turbo. I spray a little methanol, so an oil that is more resistant to emulsification of the alcohol would be good, too. But I doubt there's much methanol that isn't burnt.
Thanks in advance for your input...
Since it's a Cali car, is there any reason that I shouldn't go with the 20w50? I want to choose the best weight for protection/function of both the engine and the turbo. I spray a little methanol, so an oil that is more resistant to emulsification of the alcohol would be good, too. But I doubt there's much methanol that isn't burnt.
Thanks in advance for your input...
03-26-2007, 01:30 PM
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you really cannot go wrong with royal purple stuff.... now, i just read through an add that there is a motor oil company that makes a custom blend for your application.. that would be great if i can find the damn name.. 
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Originally Posted by obZidian
you really cannot go wrong with royal purple stuff.... now, i just read through an add that there is a motor oil company that makes a custom blend for your application.. that would be great if i can find the damn name..
That sounds like $$$.
03-26-2007, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Z28LS1
does it really matter where the turbo is placed? i didnt think it had anything to do with it. but im retarded when it comes to the small stuff like this
BTW, I've used 5W-30 Full Synthetic... Mobil 1.
It's getting dino oil for now during break-in...
03-26-2007, 04:33 PM
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I'm thinking the front mount gets a lot hotter than the rear mount, so the oil's gonna need to hold up to that. Hence maybe the heavier weight.
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03-26-2007, 07:30 PM
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I was going to recommend the Shell Rotella T Synthetic as well, since you're spraying meth. It is a full synthetic with an additive package approved for long-haul truckers and is available at Walwart for about $15 per gallon. I say since you are spraying because most people change their oil a lot more with meth, so why go for the $11/quart stuff?
You could even go with the straight Rotella non-synthetic, because you can get a 5-gallon pail at Walmart for $35. Every 3-5K miles and you are saving big bucks.
Jim
You could even go with the straight Rotella non-synthetic, because you can get a 5-gallon pail at Walmart for $35. Every 3-5K miles and you are saving big bucks.
Jim
03-26-2007, 10:19 PM
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And here I thought that Rotella was just pasta.
What would you guys say if money wasn't part of the equation?
And what about the 10w40 vs. 20w50 question?
What would you guys say if money wasn't part of the equation?
And what about the 10w40 vs. 20w50 question?
03-26-2007, 11:24 PM
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Well, it only comes in 15W40 (IIRC). Have to check the bucket in the garage.
If money wasn't part of the equation you could use Shell Helix that Ferrari requires in their Enzo's. Last I saw it was $65 a quart. No BS. After that you get into aviation-rated fluids for jets, but who knows how they perform in our cars...
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If money wasn't part of the equation you could use Shell Helix that Ferrari requires in their Enzo's. Last I saw it was $65 a quart. No BS. After that you get into aviation-rated fluids for jets, but who knows how they perform in our cars...
Jim
03-26-2007, 11:49 PM
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i assuming that je fluids have to be designed differently to withstand elevation, different combustion mechanics altogether and gravity.
however, i will agree it should cost a pretty penny!!
however, i will agree it should cost a pretty penny!!
03-27-2007, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DeltaT
I was going to recommend the Shell Rotella T Synthetic as well, since you're spraying meth. It is a full synthetic with an additive package approved for long-haul truckers and is available at Walwart for about $15 per gallon. I say since you are spraying because most people change their oil a lot more with meth, so why go for the $11/quart stuff?
You could even go with the straight Rotella non-synthetic, because you can get a 5-gallon pail at Walmart for $35. Every 3-5K miles and you are saving big bucks.
Jim
You could even go with the straight Rotella non-synthetic, because you can get a 5-gallon pail at Walmart for $35. Every 3-5K miles and you are saving big bucks.
Jim
