Cumulative Synthetic Oil Discussion
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That was my intention to share results. To up load the document they send me with the results. If this works out, it would be interesting to see the arguments line up no matter what the results show us. It's the nature of things.
#2027
#2029
Quick review: I changed from stock spec dino (installed by dealership that sold me the car a week ago) to M1 0w40 (European blend) along with an M1 filter and was very surprised to notice a smoother idle and generally smoother power delivery. Car also warms up a bit faster. Based on used oil analyses I've read through on this forum, coupled with the good initial results I've experienced, I would highly recommend this oil! And it's readily available OTS at any autoparts store.
#2030
Lucky #33
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Quick review: I changed from stock spec dino (installed by dealership that sold me the car a week ago) to M1 0w40 (European blend) along with an M1 filter and was very surprised to notice a smoother idle and generally smoother power delivery. Car also warms up a bit faster. Based on used oil analyses I've read through on this forum, coupled with the good initial results I've experienced, I would highly recommend this oil! And it's readily available OTS at any autoparts store.
#2031
Next stop: resonated mid pipe and AEM or RB intake, flywheel, and AP tune.
#2032
Good luck with mobil1.I'd never use that oil unless i had a sohn adapter.
The reason can be found on this board, with a search.
Besides, it's a shitty oil that doesn't really protect the bearings at high rpms.
The reason can be found on this board, with a search.
Besides, it's a shitty oil that doesn't really protect the bearings at high rpms.
#2033
In my experience with many other high performance cars - M5's, M3's specifically - it's a great oil. And a lot of people would find trouble with your contrarian dogmatism on the subject.
#2034
I searched quite a bit and couldn't find what you are referring to - care to point me in the right direction?
In my experience with many other high performance cars - M5's, M3's specifically - it's a great oil. And a lot of people would find trouble with your contrarian dogmatism on the subject.
In my experience with many other high performance cars - M5's, M3's specifically - it's a great oil. And a lot of people would find trouble with your contrarian dogmatism on the subject.
Search for posts made by rotarygod that included the word mobil 1 and valvoline together
#2035
SARX Legend
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I searched quite a bit and couldn't find what you are referring to - care to point me in the right direction?
In my experience with many other high performance cars - M5's, M3's specifically - it's a great oil. And a lot of people would find trouble with your contrarian dogmatism on the subject.
In my experience with many other high performance cars - M5's, M3's specifically - it's a great oil. And a lot of people would find trouble with your contrarian dogmatism on the subject.
#2037
#2038
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Considered switching from T6 to M1 0w40, but I guess ill be sticking to T6 as its a few dollars less and there's no real benefit of M1 over T6 I've figured from reading. I've read Rotella and most other diesel oils are now being produced with less ZDDP and zinc additives to be more Eco friendly.
Anyone here use any sort of ZDDP oil additives to boost Zinc levels in their oil for better lubrication? I'm considering a few off the shelf additives that claim their "Zinc substitutes" since I can't really find Zinc additives alone.
Anyone here use any sort of ZDDP oil additives to boost Zinc levels in their oil for better lubrication? I'm considering a few off the shelf additives that claim their "Zinc substitutes" since I can't really find Zinc additives alone.
#2039
Considered switching from T6 to M1 0w40, but I guess ill be sticking to T6 as its a few dollars less and there's no real benefit of M1 over T6 I've figured from reading. I've read Rotella and most other diesel oils are now being produced with less ZDDP and zinc additives to be more Eco friendly.
Anyone here use any sort of ZDDP oil additives to boost Zinc levels in their oil for better lubrication? I'm considering a few off the shelf additives that claim their "Zinc substitutes" since I can't really find Zinc additives alone.
Anyone here use any sort of ZDDP oil additives to boost Zinc levels in their oil for better lubrication? I'm considering a few off the shelf additives that claim their "Zinc substitutes" since I can't really find Zinc additives alone.
#2046
How does fuel react within oil of a crankcase when cooled? Does it eventually float on top like it does on water? If the oil system is closed, how can the fuel escape even if it does evaporate? Would it be beneficial if you have fuel leaking into your oil to leave the oil cap off overnight on occasion to allow the fuel to evaporate and dissipate?
#2047
Most carbon buildup in the engine is the result of GASOLINE!!! Hydrogen would definitely leave a much cleaner motor inside as would propane, natural gas, and even methanol or straight ethanol. Gasoline is just dirty dirty stuff that doesn't burn fast enough to burn cleanly in an internal combustion engine. In an external combustion engine it could be made to burn very cleanly, much like coal can even be made to burn cleanly.
#2048
I've always run Castrol 10w40 and Rotella 15w40. I can't always change at 3k on the dot so I've leaned mostly to Rotella the past couple of years since getting my reman installed. Pep Boys was out of Rotella yesterday, so I made the jump to Mobil 1 0w40, on my reman w/ 22k. The car seems to be very happy after the change, but I find that with every change no matter the oil.
I like the Rotella for the extra detergents, but I'm always wary about not pushing the RPMs high until the oil is at operating temp. which I try to set at 10 minutes of driving since I don't have a guage installed. What I'm hoping is that the Mobil Euro will provide extra protection at cold. Can anyone tell me how much quicker Mobil 1 0w40 gets up to safe operating temp for high rpms vs. Rotella 15w40?
My inclination moving forward is to do a blend of the two oils. That way I have the detergents from the Rotella to help reduce carbon buildup, while also providing protection in the opposing viscosity breakdowns since synth and dino oils breakdown at opposite ends of the cold/hot spectrum.
I like the Rotella for the extra detergents, but I'm always wary about not pushing the RPMs high until the oil is at operating temp. which I try to set at 10 minutes of driving since I don't have a guage installed. What I'm hoping is that the Mobil Euro will provide extra protection at cold. Can anyone tell me how much quicker Mobil 1 0w40 gets up to safe operating temp for high rpms vs. Rotella 15w40?
My inclination moving forward is to do a blend of the two oils. That way I have the detergents from the Rotella to help reduce carbon buildup, while also providing protection in the opposing viscosity breakdowns since synth and dino oils breakdown at opposite ends of the cold/hot spectrum.
#2049
Metatron
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How does fuel react within oil of a crankcase when cooled? Does it eventually float on top like it does on water? If the oil system is closed, how can the fuel escape even if it does evaporate? Would it be beneficial if you have fuel leaking into your oil to leave the oil cap off overnight on occasion to allow the fuel to evaporate and dissipate?
If it won't evaporate out at 200*F under a slight PCV vacuum, then leaving the oil cap off, cold, won't do it.
(also, the octane rating of gas has zero to do with it's flashpoint, but that's a different rant)