what weight/type engine oil do you use?
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From: dublin, ireland
what weight/type engine oil do you use?
just coming up on 2k mls since my last oil and filter change and im considering using some 20w50 classic oil id stocked up on during ownership of my last classic car (non porsche). first few changes on the 81 928 i used 10w40 semi syn.but just did a tread search and found lots of people on here using the 20w50,but the tread was from 2003!!should i use the oil i already have or play it safe with the modern stuff?the 20w50 i have is high quality......mark
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How long ago? When I checked some Quaker State I'd had >10-15 years, the bottom .5" of the (plastic, screwtop) containers was wax. I didn't use it.
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[QUOTE=Fogey1;8917209]How long ago? When I checked some Quaker State I'd had >10-15 years, the bottom .5" of the (plastic, screwtop) containers was wax. I didn't use it.
bought 2 gallons of it in oct 2010 cans are still sealed been stored in my house since,so should be fine.good point though hadn't considered that.
bought 2 gallons of it in oct 2010 cans are still sealed been stored in my house since,so should be fine.good point though hadn't considered that.
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just coming up on 2k mls since my last oil and filter change and im considering using some 20w50 classic oil id stocked up on during ownership of my last classic car (non porsche). first few changes on the 81 928 i used 10w40 semi syn.but just did a tread search and found lots of people on here using the 20w50,but the tread was from 2003!!should i use the oil i already have or play it safe with the modern stuff?the 20w50 i have is high quality......mark
1. Look in your owners manual
2. Select the recommended weight for your climate range (likely 20W50)
3. Identify locally available oils in that weight
4. Figure out which of the locally available oils has >1100ppm of ZDDP in it
The tricky part is step 4 - most oil manufacturers don't publish that info so you'll likely have to phone their technical helpline.
Also be aware that formulations differ by country - so Mobil 15W50 may not have the same level of Zinc in it in Ireland as it does in the US due to differing standards regionally (API vs. ACEA vs. JASO etc.), as well as regional fuel differences (levels of sulphur, available octanes etc)
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If you use Amsoil..dont use too much.
I read somewhere it soaks into the metal, and not only makes everything lightweight, but entirely friction proof as well.
Only takes a few quarts.
*kidding*
I read somewhere it soaks into the metal, and not only makes everything lightweight, but entirely friction proof as well.
Only takes a few quarts.
*kidding*
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