Turbo oil pressure
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Turbo oil pressure I am trying to find the best oil for my turbo car. i have 10w30 and when it gets hot it thins out and pressure drops to 20. What oil should i put in? i was thinking 15w50 but i cant find any. what about 20w50? should i use synthetic?
Is that 20psi at idle, or cruise?
20psi at idle is fine, but if you are only getting 20psi at cruise rpm's then you will need to check your oil pump out.
IMHO, thicker oil will only make a small difference in pressure readings.
Lots of guys run Rotella, some run synthetic, it's a personal preference thing.
A high quality 15w40 or 20w50 should be fine for you in the summer months.
Good luck!
20psi at idle is fine, but if you are only getting 20psi at cruise rpm's then you will need to check your oil pump out.
IMHO, thicker oil will only make a small difference in pressure readings.
Lots of guys run Rotella, some run synthetic, it's a personal preference thing.
A high quality 15w40 or 20w50 should be fine for you in the summer months.
Good luck!
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I used to dip below 20 psi after hard runs... 10W-30...
I am now running an oil cooler perpendicular to my air dam, and I switched to Mobil One 15W-50.
Even after a hard run on a really hot day, my oil pressure at idle is always 45 psi now.
I am now running an oil cooler perpendicular to my air dam, and I switched to Mobil One 15W-50.
Even after a hard run on a really hot day, my oil pressure at idle is always 45 psi now.
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im running the same, mobile 15w50 synthetic...no problems
