Oil choices
05-14-2016, 08:12 PM
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Oil choices
Hey guys!
I own a 1970 914-6 2.0L.
I have been using 15w-40 diesel oil. Is this bad?h I'm on top of oil changes with top brand filters. Bosch, Mann, mahle, beck arnley...
I'm thinking about going with diesel 5w-40 synthetic.
Should I go to a different oil? Mobil 1 15w-50? Mobil 1 v-twin 20w-50?
I own a 1970 914-6 2.0L.
I have been using 15w-40 diesel oil. Is this bad?h I'm on top of oil changes with top brand filters. Bosch, Mann, mahle, beck arnley...
I'm thinking about going with diesel 5w-40 synthetic.
Should I go to a different oil? Mobil 1 15w-50? Mobil 1 v-twin 20w-50?
Last edited by smokersteve; 05-16-2016 at 01:04 PM.
05-16-2016, 10:41 PM
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Oil choices is probably the most talked about and diverse subject on air cooled Porsche forums. Do a search on 914world and you'll find enough to thoroughly confuse you. I personally use Joe Gibbs DT50 in my 914-4. Expensive but it gives me peace of mind.
05-17-2016, 09:26 PM
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I use Brad Penn 20W50. Have forever...seems great...
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06-09-2016, 08:55 PM
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My mechanic recommended Castrol GT (Edge) 10W60. I followed his advice and so far happy with this.