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Best oil? |
tomh |
Jan 22 2017, 07:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 28-February 10 From: san jose Member No.: 11,412 Region Association: None |
What's the best oil for a half baked 2.0.
Engine runs good no smoke plenty of power with decent compression. |
Rand |
Jan 22 2017, 09:09 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
The factory recommended
Our flat tappet TIV engines like ZDDP (think zinc). I use Brad Penn 20w50, "Penn Grade 1 Racing Oil" or "High Performance Oil." (Confirm that it is GREEN in color instead of caramel.) |
iankarr |
Jan 22 2017, 10:25 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,480 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Jake Raby helped develop Joe Gibbs' Driven DT-50 specifically for our engines. It's synthetic so you'll need to get as much of the old dino oil out as possible. I've been running Brad Penn 50, but I'll be giving DT-50 a try in the spring...
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 22 2017, 11:34 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Actually, the original spec oil for our motors is straight 30-weight.
Muti-grade oils have come a very very long way in the last 40+ years, though. Generally a decent 20W50 with lots of ZDDP is recommended. When you start talking brands and such, everyone has a favorite and thinks all the rest are not as good... --DD |
TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 23 2017, 05:19 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I use valvoline vr1 racing oil. Not because I think its better than the others, but because it's available at every parts store and has what we need.
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mlindner |
Jan 23 2017, 06:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Joe Gibbs Driven DT-50. Best, Mark
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mlindner |
Jan 23 2017, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Order right from LN Engineering, case, free shipping.
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Tbrown4x4 |
Jan 23 2017, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 704 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 17,338 Region Association: None |
I second the Valvoline Racing 20W-50. I used the Brad Penn 20W-50 too, but Valvoline is easier to come by.
I put 3000miles a month on mine, so I probably do more oil changes and valve adjustments than some people. |
Mark Henry |
Jan 23 2017, 01:25 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I use Chevron Delo 400 15w40 diesel oil, fairly cheap good common oil.
About what Shell RotillaT used to be. I use it in all my aircooleds and Fiat tractor. It's in my T4 2.6L nickies engine and it will be going into my new performance 3.0 /6, about a $25K engine. |
jim_hoyland |
Jan 24 2017, 06:46 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,313 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
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TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 24 2017, 07:00 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
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injunmort |
Jan 24 2017, 05:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
valvoline vr1 20-50 available at most flaps, i use it in my 914 my nortons, bmw's and indian for 25 years never had an issue.
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toolguy |
Jan 24 2017, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,270 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California |
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wobbletop |
Jan 24 2017, 10:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,335 Region Association: Canada |
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I was able to find this for half price at the local NAPA. Was going to put it in my 3.0SC. Posting here to see how much roasting I will get. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) |
'73-914kid |
Jan 24 2017, 10:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
I second the Delo 400. Recommended by none other than Henry of Supertec. Seems to work great with my heavily worked over 2.7L six, and boy is it cheap.. buy it by the 2.5 gallon jug at Walmart.
Caveat being, I have not tried it in my dad''s 4 cylinder. |
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