thicker oil for N20?
08-25-2003, 11:51 AM
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thicker oil for N20? Currently I run Mobil 5w-30 in my 99 Corvette. However, next week i'll be installing a 150wet shot on my car. It was suggested that I run a thicker oil because of the nitrous, like maybe Mobil 0w-40 or 15w-50.
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08-25-2003, 12:56 PM
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Re: thicker oil for N20? One question, why? You'll still be turning the same RPMs (or less if you set your shift points correctly.) I'd stay with the 5w-30. A 10w would also be fine but will theorectically cost you a tiny bit of HP and fuel efficiency (not that you could ever prove something so miniscule.)
BTW, 0w-40 is thinner than 5w-30. The first number is the weight of the oil.
BTW, 0w-40 is thinner than 5w-30. The first number is the weight of the oil.
