0W-40 Oil?
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0W-40 Oil?
In my PCA monthly magazine, the Tech Editor says we should be using 0W-40 oil in all post 1973 Porsches.
Anybody use it? See any difference from other weights?
Anybody use it? See any difference from other weights?
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I have been using it for about a year and a half or more. No problems. No difference that I can see. I get 3 1/2 bar at hot idle and over 5 bar at anything above idle.
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If you would do a search, you'll find 1000's of responses on this lively topic.
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Originally Posted by Brian B
In my PCA monthly magazine, the Tech Editor says we should be using 0W-40 oil in all post 1973 Porsches.
Anybody use it? See any difference from other weights?
Anybody use it? See any difference from other weights?
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I did do a search. I was merely trying to find out if anyone here presently uses 0W-40 and whether they have experienced any better results than the typical weights.
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Art, now that I re-read the article, that's all he mentions! But he does actually acknowledge that there was a V-8 prior to the Chili-Pepper...
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Thanks, Rich. Its time for an oil change and I'm trying to figure out if I should change up. This tech article says that 0W-40 flows best at start-up and helps prevent wear. I might try it and see how it works.
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Brian,
the Mobil 1 0-40 Tri-synthetic is not easy to find in the stores.
I buy mine @ www.autobarn.com
http://www.autobarn.net/oil44877.html
Good Luck
the Mobil 1 0-40 Tri-synthetic is not easy to find in the stores.
I buy mine @ www.autobarn.com
http://www.autobarn.net/oil44877.html
Good Luck
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I have been running the tri-synthetic 0w-40 for a few years now without any pressure or leak issues.
We filled Stan's '84 Euro and after a 4 hour drive he said it never ran better, and was completely happy with it (and that is saying a lot coming from Stan).
We filled Stan's '84 Euro and after a 4 hour drive he said it never ran better, and was completely happy with it (and that is saying a lot coming from Stan).
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Bought 0-40 M1 about a year ago in Walmart (yeah I know ugh) and have had great results. Car idles betweeen 2.5 and 2.7 BAR on a hot day and I've noted easier turnover and faster pressure build at startup. The gauge snaps right up as soon as the car turns over even after it sat for 5 months.
For those that track your cars or have higher mileage it may make sense to use a 50W.
For those that track your cars or have higher mileage it may make sense to use a 50W.