andfar

Hi,

I'm about to order this oil (amazon dot com) for my first oil change, and just wonder if it's the appropriate oil for my Targa.

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1986 Porsche 911 3.2 Targa

MDL

That's what I use. It does cost a bit more but it's worth it to me. If you do a search here you find lots of debate for different brands of oil.

Dan.

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Good stuff,............I've been using this since 1967 although its been reformulated like all oils to reduce the Z-P-S additives that shorten catalytic converter life as mandated by EPA,...

Thats another whole story unto itself.

ron mcatee

I use Valvoline 20/50 VR1 in my 88 Carrera 3.2 l motor and have for a long time. However, I have only been paying $2.79 a quart for it at Pep Boys and Autozone. With tax it is less than $37.00. If total cost for you is $43 , then it is a deal if you can not get it locally. You don't indicate where you are from, but if you have auto suppliers in town, see if they carry it locally. it's been around awhile.

Naitove

Boy! I've been buyiing it at the wrong place.

andfar

So VR1 it is then. I contacted several Autozone stores here in southern California, and the price is $2.99 a quart. Pep Boys don't carry the 'racing' stuff. BTW, the $43 I quoted earlier includes shipping. Glad that you're back, Steve!

ked

Steve, do you recommend we use an additive w/ ZPS for those of us not catalytically challenged, with old 911s or 356s having high mileage? if so, which one? thanks.

MDL

I bought a case yesterday at Auto Zone for $33.00

Dan.

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Indeed, I do,...

With the recent (2 yrs) accelerated rates of wear we see on cams, rockers, followers and other components that always used to go the distance, I think its prudent to do so.

GM makes a dandy one in a small bottle that works very nicely.

HarryD

So Steve what do I ask for at my local Chebby place?

theiceman

do they sell the valvoline in bulk , I use it but get tired of all the bottles...

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Ask for the Break-in additive. Its in a small black bottle with the blue GM label.

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

You can buy 5 gallon pails & 55 gallon drums from a local distributor, but its a LOT more expensive than the 1 qt bottles unless you make a large, long-term commitment like a shop/dealership must do.

2002M3Drew

Does Mobil 1 have the ZPS additive, or do you recommend using this GM additive when using Mobil 1 as well?

Do you use with each oil change?

Which is better...Mobil 1 or Valvoline?

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Oils have been reformulated. The Z-P-S additives have been reduced to almost nothing or removed from the majority of engine oils approved for road use due to cat contamination.

Mobil 1 is better than VR-1, but for different reasons,......

I use the Z-P-S additive with any oil but the jury is still out on how often to use it to prevent component wear. That may take some time to learn so I'm using some at each oil change.

Just MHO, of course.