What oil does everyone run?, Not just break in oil! Options

[tscrihfield]

Okay I did a search on oils that people run and my search was less than helpful. I always get the same thing. Brad penn oil... I know that this is good oil and many run this but I would like to know what everyone runs.

So please state the engine your running and what oil you're running.

Thanks,
Thomas

[PBC914]

Valvoline straight 40W pure dino oil. What do you think the Germans were using 40 years ago? My car has never run better and cooler in hotter temps.

[Thestigz06]

Valvoline straight 40W pure dino oil. What do you think the Germans were using 40 years ago? My car has never run better and cooler in hotter temps.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Single weight is the way to go. Although i do have to say im a Castrol Man!

Castrol HD 40wt 1.7 with no real mods

[Rand]

Valvoline straight 40W pure dino oil. What do you think the Germans were using 40 years ago? My car has never run better and cooler in hotter temps.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Single weight is the way to go. Although i do have to say im a Castrol Man!

Castrol HD 40wt 1.7 with no real mods

Single weight is the way to go?? Oof. Where do you live?

I'll give on some of the additives topic and how you may or may not prove it in all your glorious 200k+ engines.

But stating that single-weight is the only way to go is dumb. Beyond dumb. I used to swear by straight 30W. Then I realized I wasn't the only person on this side of the planet. There's the rest of the world, dumbasses. Break out of your bubble...

Please at least consider your seasons and climates. Would you really run 40 in sub zero winter temps?

But more to the point since we have an expert on hand....


Please explain your understanding of multi-viscosity oils and their additives over time. And please include your scientific results regarding your observations of the importance of zinc and phosphorus as they pertain to the longevity of the type IV engine.

[Thestigz06]

Valvoline straight 40W pure dino oil. What do you think the Germans were using 40 years ago? My car has never run better and cooler in hotter temps.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Single weight is the way to go. Although i do have to say im a Castrol Man!

Castrol HD 40wt 1.7 with no real mods

Single weight is the way to go?? Oof. Where do you live?

I'll give on some of the additives topic and how you may or may not prove it in all your glorious 200k+ engines.

But stating that single-weight is the only way to go is dumb. Beyond dumb. I used to swear by straight 30W. Then I realized I wasn't the only person on this side of the planet. There's the rest of the world, dumbasses. Break out of your bubble...

Please at least consider your seasons and climates. Would you really run 40 in sub zero winter temps?

But more to the point since we have an expert on hand....


Please explain your understanding of multi-viscosity oils and their additives over time. And please include your scientific results regarding your observations of the importance of zinc and phosphorus as they pertain to the longevity of the type IV engine.

In regards to where i live you can refrence the space right under my avatar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Prehaps saying its the ONLY way to go may have been somewhat daft being that there is different applications for different use of our cars, however you do have to account for the fact that these motors were designed to run on single weight. And the Germans build quality on the majority of their cars isn't quite what one would call sub-par. They may have had good idea or two. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I live in southern california. We have winter weather a total of maybe 2 weeks out of the whole year. The rest of the time its Sunny skys and swim shorts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Ive talked to many motor builders here in southern california who swear by single weight and advised me to do my own research. Now keep in mind i am in NO WAY saying Castrol HD or any single weight would be the best but it keeps my temps down in my car better then multi-weights i have tried and what she was originally designed to run on.

Some (Lengthy)reading material for you sir:
Motor oil Wear Test Results

Your beloved Brad Penn didn't seem to do too well.

Oh and calm down we all have our own opinions based off what we have heard, seen, experienced, etc. We're all friends here so there's no sense in trolling on anyone who doesn't agree with you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

[Rand]

Oh and calm down we all have our own opinions based off what we have heard, seen, experienced, etc. We're all friends here so there's no sense in trolling on anyone who doesn't agree with you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

Every now and then I get a little strong with my words when I get fired up about some posts that have bad information. I apologize for the way I came across. I was actually more calm than it sounded - I probably just had a couple beers too many and lost my online tact, forgot the smileys, etc. But it wasn't trolling. And I don't argue just because someone doesn't agree with me.

Hey, who knows, many of us won't put enough miles on our 914s to even notice any potential difference. Run Wesson oil if you want. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

The points I do want to be clear on though:
1. Today's dino oil ain't the same as it was when they printed the owners manual. Maybe it's good enough. For some it isn't.
2. One should not believe a blanket statement like straight 40W is the only way to go for everyone in every climate.

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Hey Thestigz06: Thanks for your service. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)