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| gasman |
 Jan 25 2008, 12:56 PM
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It's a simple question but tried to search and couldn't find an answer. My 1976 manuel says to use SAE 30- API specs "SD or SE". Tried to buy this and found out no one has it. Does anyone know what Porsche has to say and if there was a bulletin issued for the correct oil to use in todays market. Thanks...
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| davep |
Jan 25 2008, 01:36 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,143 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
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| ConeDodger |
Jan 25 2008, 02:04 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,587 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Brad Penn...
I just bought a case from Charles Navaro. There are closer dealers but Charles did the actual research that everyone else cites when they make recommendations. He is a Porsche guy and a member here. For that reason, I bought from him. Out of appreciation for his efforts I suppose. |
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| gasman |
Jan 25 2008, 02:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Mooresville, nc Member No.: 8,602 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(davep @ Jan 25 2008, 11:36 AM)  Thanks for the help.....Looks like Ive got some reading to do....I'm sure after I read everything, I'll be more confused,,,,, |
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| p914 |
Jan 25 2008, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
Make it easy on yourself, we had long threads about oil a few months ago.
Brad Penn 20-50 It has all the right stuff needed by the type 4 |
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| gasman |
Jan 25 2008, 03:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Mooresville, nc Member No.: 8,602 Region Association: South East States |
I just ordered my case,,,thanks for the help guys
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| chris914 |
Jan 25 2008, 03:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 24-July 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 2,393 Region Association: Southern California |
I have a case of Brad Penn breakin oil. Is there a problem running it in a motor that is all ready broken in? It just has higher zinc, correct?
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| Twystd1 |
Jan 25 2008, 04:10 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Chris,
I THINK most break in oils have almost ZERO detergents. This keeps the assembly lube on the moving parts far longer than detergent oil would. This allows the engine to have a better chance of break in than using a detergent oil. Therefore break in oil is for just break in. Not for year around use on a street car. The above data comes from memory of one of Jakes threads. I didn't know this till he explained it to us on one of his oil / break in threads. If I have mis-spoke. He should be along soon to straighten me out. C |
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| SLITS |
Jan 25 2008, 05:02 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Twystd1 @ Jan 25 2008, 02:10 PM) He should be along soon to straighten me out. C One of the foremost impossible tasks on the planet. |
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| Twystd1 |
Jan 25 2008, 05:42 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Ahhh Haw....!!!!!!
The plot thickens.................................... C |
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| yarin |
Feb 7 2008, 03:35 PM
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'14-X'in FOOL Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Guttenberg, NJ Member No.: 693 Region Association: North East States |
I'm going to order a case of Brad Penn 20w50 from LN Engineering, is this the correct weigh? I never drive the car below 32F, really only use it for track events and autocross. I've been using Castrol GTX 10W30 for 2-3 years. Next month I'm going to get my oil temp sensor working in addition to monitoring oil pressure. Is 20w50 the correct weight for my application?
In addition, i'm thinking about switching the oil on my Yukon from 5W30 to 0W30 since the reviews are so great. Is 0W30 too thin for year round use? I live in the northeast, close to nyc. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 7 2008, 04:00 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Don't be too hasty to switch to 0w30. It works fine in engines specifically designed for it, but it's too thin for those that weren't. You might also want to look at your owners manual. The newer cars I work on want thicker oil for sustained high speed driving, and for hotter weather. However, I don't work on no steenkin chebbies, so I can't tell you for sure. The Cap'n
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