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> What oil does everyone run?, Not just break in oil!
tscrihfield
post Aug 5 2012, 04:19 PM
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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.

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post Aug 6 2012, 11:00 AM
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Valvoline VR1 20-50 as recommended by Fat Performance here in Southern California.
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post Aug 6 2012, 11:55 AM
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post Aug 6 2012, 12:07 PM
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valvoline vr1 50wt in summer and 30wt in winter, same as my aircooled motorcycles.
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post Aug 6 2012, 12:38 PM
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post Aug 6 2012, 05:18 PM
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Brad Penn 20/50 or 10/30 in a three cars.
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post Aug 6 2012, 05:35 PM
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2.7L 911S flat six .... Kendall GT1 with Liquid Titanium .... 6K miles

Same in the 2.0L fours I owned.

I do have a case of BP but never used it.
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post Aug 6 2012, 06:12 PM
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I sneak into Slits' place and siphon out of the drain bin. I then repackage and sell as BP Extra Black. It is loaded with more than just zinc, but all the other special nutrients found in Porsche engines, plus liquid Titanium. Black gold I say. Since it is heavy on nutrients, I call it nSake oil... For greatness Sake. Paypal me for more info.
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post Aug 6 2012, 06:28 PM
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post Aug 6 2012, 09:39 PM
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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.
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post Aug 7 2012, 12:35 AM
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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.

40 years ago oil had different ingredients. Look at the API rating. If your 40W has SM in the rating, that's bad. Things have changed quite a bit just in recent years.

No big deal to the newer cars - kind of like Ethanol is no big to new cars - but is definitely harder on our old beasts.

Just because it doesn't make your car run bad and hot, doesn't mean it's the best oil for your engine.
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post Aug 7 2012, 01:27 AM
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QUOTE(PBC914 @ Aug 6 2012, 08:39 PM) *

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
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post Aug 7 2012, 02:42 AM
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QUOTE(Thestigz06 @ Aug 7 2012, 12:27 AM) *

QUOTE(PBC914 @ Aug 6 2012, 08:39 PM) *

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.
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post Aug 7 2012, 04:48 AM
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post Aug 7 2012, 04:54 AM
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I pick it up at Zim's, If you buy two cases you get a discount.
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post Aug 7 2012, 08:05 AM
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valvoline vr still has the mineral pack/zinc etc in it according to their website. it is locally available and i think a little less expensive than bp. i have used single weight oils in my air cooled engines since my teens and never had any problems. that being said, i religiously change oil in air cooled much more frequently than in other vehicles. every 1000 miles in the motorcycles and every 2000 miles in the 914, or every riding/ driving season if the mileage thresholds are not achieved.
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post Aug 7 2012, 09:16 AM
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QUOTE(Thestigz06 @ Aug 7 2012, 12:27 AM) *

QUOTE(PBC914 @ Aug 6 2012, 08:39 PM) *

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


....I agree.....in these cars(914,vw)even early 911
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post Aug 7 2012, 09:30 AM
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amsoil z-rod 30wt.
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post Aug 7 2012, 11:40 AM
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post Aug 7 2012, 02:32 PM
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Brad Penn 20/50 in the newly built 2056.

Castrol 20/50 in the wife's 1.7 since we bought it in 2007. We might change to BP after the rebuild (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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