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motor oil, any preferences? |
jfort |
Jun 3 2004, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,137 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Findlay, OH Member No.: 652 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I can believe this hasn't been discussed ad nauseum, but I did a search and couldn't find anything. Time to change oil. Any suggestions as to which oil to use?
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Jake Raby |
Jun 3 2004, 09:43 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
A few synthetics work well in these engines, but not all cases are the same..
What you were told was probably written when the only synthetic on the market was Amsoil- it sucks ass! I have ran Royal Purple in my 912E for 54,000 miles (thats 21 months of driving) and the oil thats in it now was last changed 8,000 miles ago... I change it when I see a puff of oil smoke between gear shifts- till then I just swap filters once a month or so.. My Bus has had the same oil in it for two years- its Valvoline Synthetic. Both these yield oil temps 2-30 degrees less than any conventional I have tried in these engines... Yes, I have been purposely abusing my cars for years- I try to break them. Risk and development baby! |
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