|
Brett Haviland
|
 |
« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2011, 04:48:44 PM » |
|
I don't think there is much 15w40 synthetics.
Most maniufactures only make a 5w40 synthetic
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I like Colts. Turbo Colts.
|
|
|
|
Remi Raymond
|
|
« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2011, 05:11:28 PM » |
|
I don't think there is much 15w40 synthetics.
Most maniufactures only make a 5w40 synthetic
I actually typo'd it, its 15w50 that I use in Zee bimmers, and is availble from mobil 1. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
They're like expensive pokemon... gotta catch 'em all.
|
|
|
|
daniel Dee
|
|
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2011, 09:19:07 PM » |
|
I don't think there is much 15w40 synthetics.
Most maniufactures only make a 5w40 synthetic
I actually typo'd it, its 15w50 that I use in Zee bimmers, and is availble from mobil 1. Don't run Mobil 1 http://store.forcedperformance.net/merchant2/graphics/subaru_oil/Forced%20Performance%20Recommendations%20for%20Motor%20Oil.pdfI'm sure many of you 4g63 owners have read this. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
92 AWD TSI 5spd
Built motor ,AEM EMS, Arc2 cdi 650cc&1000cc Staged injectors Billet S366 T4,top mount manifold. 530 AWHP street boost 666 AWHP race boost (RG Dyno 2010). Coilovers
90 TSI (gone), 95 TSI 5 spd sold, 93 Mazda 5sp(sold), 97 Acura 5spd Vtec
|
|
|
|
Remi Raymond
|
|
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2011, 10:21:34 PM » |
|
Mobil isn't anything ground breaking but its well priced and when you have to spend 150$+ on oil changes just in parts, that is a consideration Also their 15w-50 is not a GF-4 oil, its not made to meet emissions/mileage specs like the one they tested (they also only state to avoid GF-4 oils) and from their own chart it contains more Zinc/phosphorus than the other inexpensive Mobil oils, but that said Mobil 1 on the whole is a commuter oil, but the 15-50 is a bit different as is the 4 other Mobil products they highlight in yellow that meet their requirements. (Mobil race oils, which are still on par with royal purple/etc in price) Also it goes without saying that if your engine is making 3 times stock output, generic consumer oils aren't worth the savings anymore, but for a stock engine I highly doubt it can cause issues. A lot of BMW (and even Stealth/3kgt guys) use this oil on cars that see nearly weekly track use, but are otherwise pretty stock, so it can't be that bad. |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: May 09, 2011, 10:51:05 PM by remi raymond »
|
Logged
|
They're like expensive pokemon... gotta catch 'em all.
|
|
|
|
Paul Pigar
|
|
« Reply #19 on: June 01, 2011, 09:45:42 PM » |
|
Mobil isn't anything ground breaking but its well priced and when you have to spend 150$+ on oil changes just in parts, that is a consideration Also their 15w-50 is not a GF-4 oil, its not made to meet emissions/mileage specs like the one they tested (they also only state to avoid GF-4 oils) and from their own chart it contains more Zinc/phosphorus than the other inexpensive Mobil oils, but that said Mobil 1 on the whole is a commuter oil, but the 15-50 is a bit different as is the 4 other Mobil products they highlight in yellow that meet their requirements. (Mobil race oils, which are still on par with royal purple/etc in price) Also it goes without saying that if your engine is making 3 times stock output, generic consumer oils aren't worth the savings anymore, but for a stock engine I highly doubt it can cause issues. A lot of BMW (and even Stealth/3kgt guys) use this oil on cars that see nearly weekly track use, but are otherwise pretty stock, so it can't be that bad. Damn! I only use Mobil 1 on all my cars. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
-98 talon tsi awd
-96 talon tsi awd converted to eclipse gsx
-95 talon esi(sold)
-94 eclipse non-turbo(sold)
-91 talon tsi fwd(daily driver)
-90 nissan 300zx(sold)
-96 eclipse gs spyder
-98 eclipse gs-t spyder
|
|
|
|
Brett Haviland
|
|
« Reply #20 on: June 01, 2011, 10:07:25 PM » |
|
I seen somne jugs of 15w40 royal purple synthetic at work... so 15w40 IS availible!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I like Colts. Turbo Colts.
|
|
|
|
John Hartman
|
|
« Reply #21 on: June 02, 2011, 12:19:08 AM » |
|
yes it is definately availiable. I use it in the Talon and bring it into the shop thru Lordco.
I wouldn't suggest it in Matts ride tho, as there is no need.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
91 Eagle Talon TSi 5spd awd. quickest and fastest pump gas 14b in BC? now -12/Tial equipped
91 Eagle 2000GTX 5spd awd. great handling 87octane daily driver. Compomotive, exhaust, cams.
86 Merkur XR4Ti 5spd, rwd, turbo, 91,381km. Original paint, heated leather. intercooled, big VAM
06 Mazdaspeed6 6spd awd, DISI turbo, heated leather HIDs etc, bone stock,203awhp/238tq
|
|
|
|
Jason Swan
|
|
« Reply #22 on: June 02, 2011, 02:20:51 AM » |
|
Dunno about synthetic but lordco has rotella 15w40 and i have seen castrol (I think) 15w40 for diesels at costco as well
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
1990 Talon TSI - SMALL 16G w/ 10cm housing, 3g lifters, mains girdle, innovate wideband, ecmlink v3, 1050cc FICs, walbro 255, magnus intake, fp race exhaust manifold, evoIII o2 housing, 3" exhaust, act2100 w/6puck, act streetlite flywheel, bs delete 1990 Laser RS - sold 604-302-9997 jason@ebonyswan.com |
|
|
|
Matt VanDerZwaag
|
|
« Reply #23 on: June 02, 2011, 02:54:51 AM » |
|
Makes sense.. I suppose all this chatter about using thinker oils is on modified dsms 300hp+ on the non daily driver type. But thanks for the clarification, i may just put in castrol gtx high mileage next change then.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
92' Talon Tsi AWD
Apexi Exhaust
|
|
|
|
Brett Haviland
|
|
« Reply #24 on: June 02, 2011, 03:07:53 AM » |
|
high mileage is just a gimmic IMO.... i persoanlly use castrol GTX 10w40. Regular dino oil... a little thicker but still within the factory recommendations.
The weather down here DOES get up around 30 deg celcius in the summer... and also i drive the car at higher then stock boost levels for extended periods of time and also race it at mission... so i want a oil that provides a bit better viscosity at those temps. It will also help the thinner viscosity and synthetic oils from getting past the rings/valve seals.
I would recommend the same for your car... yeah 10w30 or 5w30 will work... but if u drive ur car fairly hard... then the thicker (10w40) will protect your engine a bit better...
The only way i would run 10w30 or 5w30 in a turbo mitsu would be if i was operating it in constant sub zero temperatures up north or something in the winter.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I like Colts. Turbo Colts.
|
|
|
|
Matt VanDerZwaag
|
|
« Reply #25 on: June 02, 2011, 08:50:31 PM » |
|
Thanks for the good info brett! Everyone always seems to have their own opinion on oil, but i will take your advice  . |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
92' Talon Tsi AWD
Apexi Exhaust
|
|
|
|
|
|
jesse dobbin
|
|
« Reply #27 on: June 08, 2011, 10:56:05 AM » |
|
Wallmart!!! Lol so cheap there  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
1995 talon tsi sold
1997 talon 275hp sold
1gb talon tsi awdsold
2g talon (work in progress)
|
|
|
|
