What weight oil do you guys run in your 993? (with hydraulic cams that is)
10-16-2007, 11:58 AM
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I might try to run the Brad Penn 0w30 this winter and watch the oil pressures, as it has a higher HTHS than m1 0w40. I'm due for an oil change anyways in the 964.
10-16-2007, 08:40 PM
#35
Huge variation in grades used, even between cars that are in same climates (assuming the grade is used year round). A few in Canada running 15W and higher, and I can only assume it gets freekin' cold up there.
10-17-2007, 01:45 AM
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10-17-2007, 01:56 AM
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10-17-2007, 02:41 AM
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Its OK, albeit somewhat expensive. As long as one is willing to change it often enough, I have no problem with their product but I take issue with any recommendations that a high-end synthetic can be used for extended drain intervals as a cost-saving measure.
IMHO, its FAR better to use a good product like B-P or Swepco and change it a lot, compared to using a high-end synthetic for 10K+ miles.
IMHO, its FAR better to use a good product like B-P or Swepco and change it a lot, compared to using a high-end synthetic for 10K+ miles.
10-17-2007, 12:32 PM
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Steve: what drain interval do you recommend for a street only 993, driven mostly around town, avg speed 45mph, 30-40 minutes each trip?
Its OK, albeit somewhat expensive. As long as one is willing to change it often enough, I have no problem with their product but I take issue with any recommendations that a high-end synthetic can be used for extended drain intervals as a cost-saving measure.
IMHO, its FAR better to use a good product like B-P or Swepco and change it a lot, compared to using a high-end synthetic for 10K+ miles.
IMHO, its FAR better to use a good product like B-P or Swepco and change it a lot, compared to using a high-end synthetic for 10K+ miles.
10-17-2007, 12:49 PM
#43
In the Targa M1 0w40, the race car 15w50 redline. But I have been looking at switching to something else.
10-17-2007, 02:02 PM
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5W-40 syn ...
With the previous 15W-50 syn, consumption was ~1.5l/4500mi: switching to the 5W-40, I haven't added more than 1/2l in 4500 mi. Cannot explain - but will not complain either
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With the previous 15W-50 syn, consumption was ~1.5l/4500mi: switching to the 5W-40, I haven't added more than 1/2l in 4500 mi. Cannot explain - but will not complain either
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10-17-2007, 05:52 PM
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