[Shotimes] Re: Oil Gurus opinions wanted

[Koll]

Thanks for your note there Chad.

You almost got it right.  Mobil Sued Castrol.  Their "Syntec" is the hybrid
oil.  Mobil-1 is a true synthetic thru and thru.

Interesting note on the Sub turbo. What was specified for the engine?

  Koll

----- Original Message -----
From: "SHOMail" <shomail@new.rr.com>
To: "Koll" <kasimonds@qwest.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: Oil Gurus opinions wanted


> I think from what I have seen over the years, most
> people run 5W-30.  If you must run it in extreme cold,
> the 0W-30 would be a better decision for cold starts.
> Mobil1 is a very good synthetic oil anyway, as well as
> Redline and Amsoil.   BUT, I believe Amsoil and Redline
> are the only true synthetics as the others use some Dino base
> oils.  (didn't Castrol sue Mobil over this awhile back ?)
>
> I know on my 87 Subaru Turbo, it likes 20W-50 because the
> heavier weight gets more pressure built up for the oiling system.
> Subaru Example: Some guys run a 10w-30 and get a clicking,
> then switch to a 20W-50 and then it goes away.
>
> Chad L
> 92 Red Mtx
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Koll" <kasimonds@qwest.net>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 10:05 PM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Oil Gurus opinions wanted
>
>
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I'm doing some thinking on Mobil-1's recommendations.
> >
> > Their 15-50W:
> >
> > "Excellent for supercharged and turbocharged engines, muscle cars and
> > amateur racers."
> >
> > Their 10-30:
> >
> > "Outstanding wear protection, even under the most extreme conditions."
> >
> > They recommend 15-50 for turbo applications, but wouldn't a 10-30 be
> better?
> > I mean, isn't heat the #1 killer of turbos?  If it isn't #1 then it
would
> be
> > #2 behind viscosity breakdown (metal to metal contact), right?
> >
> > So if you're following my train of thought, I'm thinking that the 10-30
> will
> > flow faster through the components thereby removing more heat in more
> time.
> >
> > So why do they recommend the 15-50?  I asked them in an e-mail, but
it'll
> > probably be six months before they type back and then, they'll just tell
> me
> > to read my owner's manual.
> >
> > Thanks for your thoughts,
> >
> >   Koll
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