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05-14-2016, 08:11 PM
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Oil choices
Hey guys!
I own a 1974 911S 2.7L
I have been using 15w-40 diesel oil. Is this bad? I'm on top of oil changes with top brand filters. Mann, mahle, beck arnley...
Should I go to a different oil? Mobil 1 15w-50? Mobil 1 v-twin 20w-50?
Thanks!
05-14-2016, 09:47 PM
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I use Brad Penn 20W/50. Great oil.
05-15-2016, 05:53 PM
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i use Brad Penn, highly recommended for our air-cooled machines
05-16-2016, 11:22 AM
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05-16-2016, 01:07 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/BPEN-20W50-12-Brad-Penn-Partially-Oil/dp/B004WKH0VQ
This?
05-16-2016, 08:12 PM
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Another oil thread.... I use Mobil1 15-50. $23 for a 5 quart bottle at Walmart.
Plenty of ZDDP and cheaper too.
05-16-2016, 11:37 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/BPEN-20W50-12-Brad-Penn-Partially-Oil/dp/B004WKH0VQ
This?
I have been using this seller on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/190516736447
05-17-2016, 01:08 AM
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05-17-2016, 01:40 AM
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Which is better. Penn or mobil v-twin?
05-17-2016, 06:06 AM
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Another oil thread.... I use Mobil1 15-50. $23 for a 5 quart bottle at Walmart. Plenty of ZDDP and cheaper too.
Agree. M1 15w50 for me too. 1,300 ppm zddp and there's even a $12 off coupon for 5qt jug thru end of March making that $23 only $11 lol
05-17-2016, 06:07 AM
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Which is better. Penn or mobil v-twin?
Asking for opinion on oil is like discussing politics. Truth is both are fine. Buy whatever is cheaper
05-17-2016, 04:27 PM
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BP for me as well in the 1980. Found a good deal for a case on Amazon couple months ago. I use stock classic oil filter(reddish in color) that I bought at the Eastern Porche Tech Center at the recent Tech Tactics.
05-17-2016, 04:29 PM
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yeah im not a fan of Mobil one .. but im sure they are all good oils.
BP for me too.
05-17-2016, 05:16 PM
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I used to use mobile 1 and switched to Penn a couple of years ago.
Both good oils.
05-18-2016, 07:51 AM
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I use Valvoline VR-1 20W-50.