Which oil do you use?
01-31-2013, 11:56 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Which oil do you use?
Searched and went back 5 pages. I'm sure this has been discussed, but I didnt find it. I am almost ready for an oil change (due to time, not mileage). What do you guys use/recommend? Stick with something boring like mobil 1, or go with something more "fancy" like royal purple? I've used both of those before with good results. Actually, last week I had my gearbox oil swapped to rp. Didnt notice much difference, but I'm not sure I would have. PO used good lubes (although not sure what that one was) and the 6k miles oil that came out was very clean, and i had not 1 shaving on the magnetic drain plug... 
Anyway, sorry to get a little off topic there at the end, my adhd kicks in sometimes! What oil do you guys recommend??
Thanks!
Anyway, sorry to get a little off topic there at the end, my adhd kicks in sometimes! What oil do you guys recommend??
Thanks!
01-31-2013, 12:04 PM
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I only use "the green oil", made in the USA. Use 20/50 in North Carolina.
01-31-2013, 12:19 PM
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Burning Brakes
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and by "the green oil" you guys mean????
also, we have very varied climate here in tx. hopefully whatever I go with will be good for 30-105 outside temps... the car does stay in the garage though, so the coldest of temps will most likely not be seen by my 964.
also, we have very varied climate here in tx. hopefully whatever I go with will be good for 30-105 outside temps... the car does stay in the garage though, so the coldest of temps will most likely not be seen by my 964.
01-31-2013, 12:27 PM
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01-31-2013, 12:36 PM
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01-31-2013, 12:54 PM
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Amazon also carries it. If you have Amazon Prime then shipping is free 
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I'm also a TX guy. This is the only oil I would run in my 964.
I like the idea of supporting Steve too. I didn't know he shipped this oil!
.I'm also a TX guy. This is the only oil I would run in my 964.
I like the idea of supporting Steve too. I didn't know he shipped this oil!
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01-31-2013, 01:59 PM
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Valvoline VR-1
Valvoline VR-1 Fully Synthetic 20-50w and almost always available at the local auto parts stores I have checked
It contains 1500 ppm ZDDP and you need ZDDP for your engine
I looked for Brad Penn...did not want to pay shipping.
I looked for the Mobil VR motor cycle oil... even the harley dealership was out.
If you watch for the sales on the Valvoline VR-1 "Fully Synthetic" in 20-50 normally at $8 per quart, you can get it for $3.49. I bought (actually my loving wife!!) me ten cases.
I wanted to use an oil that I had a higher likelihood of finding on the road if need be (yes, I always carry an extra quart). I travel occasionally in my porsche and she will burn about a quart every 1500-1800 miles.
It contains 1500 ppm ZDDP and you need ZDDP for your engine
I looked for Brad Penn...did not want to pay shipping.
I looked for the Mobil VR motor cycle oil... even the harley dealership was out.
If you watch for the sales on the Valvoline VR-1 "Fully Synthetic" in 20-50 normally at $8 per quart, you can get it for $3.49. I bought (actually my loving wife!!) me ten cases.
I wanted to use an oil that I had a higher likelihood of finding on the road if need be (yes, I always carry an extra quart). I travel occasionally in my porsche and she will burn about a quart every 1500-1800 miles.