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LCOX |
Mar 11 2018, 05:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 19-December 09 From: Pinnacle Member No.: 11,148 Region Association: None |
What oil do you recommend for my 914 daily driver? I use Castrol GTX 10/40 but have seen some posts that you shouldn't use any multi-viscosity oil less than 20/50 because of lower oil pressure at idle that may cause a flickering oil pressure light. I've also heard some people who use straight 40 weight or even straight 50 weight oil. What weight and brand is best for good oil pressure?
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Rand |
Mar 11 2018, 05:08 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 |
I like Brad Penn 20/50 green. These engines need zinc and phosphorous in the oil.
Wow, time flies, but I blogged this years ago after a bunch of research back then: http://www.randbaldwin.com/index.php/914-and-oils/ There may be some new changes now. |
ValcoOscar |
Mar 13 2018, 11:31 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,386 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
I like Brad Penn 20/50 green. These engines need zinc and phosphorous in the oil. Wow, time flies, but I blogged this years ago after a bunch of research back then: http://www.randbaldwin.com/index.php/914-and-oils/ There may be some new changes now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I also run Brad Penn 20/50 on my 914's...maybe different with a SIX |
cary |
Mar 13 2018, 07:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I like Brad Penn 20/50 green. These engines need zinc and phosphorous in the oil. Wow, time flies, but I blogged this years ago after a bunch of research back then: http://www.randbaldwin.com/index.php/914-and-oils/ There may be some new changes now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I also run Brad Penn 20/50 on my 914's...maybe different with a SIX I too use Brad Penn 20-50. As does every air cooled engine that leaves Rothsport. |
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