is 15-50 too thick?
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07-08-2011, 11:47 AM
#9
Three Wheelin'
My indy told me to switch (from Mobil 1) to MOTUL (15W50).
That was over a year ago. No issues.
I noticed, from the get-go, as soon as I drove it (late summer), that the car ran very 'quiet' - and, yes, that includes the lifters. Even during the winter (and we had a REALLY nasty COLD winter here in NY!), the lifters were very quiet (on initial start-up when you would expect them to clatter a bit with 'cold' oil.)
It also hasn't burned a friggin' drop either ...in 5,000+ miles), with no leaks.
Some say this oil doesn't hold its "shear" capabilities for long periods of time and that, whilst it's a good quality oil, you should change it more frequently than, say, Mobil 1.
(This could be an old wive's tale.)
Summary: From one who uses it ...no complaints whatsoever.
Gerry
That was over a year ago. No issues.
I noticed, from the get-go, as soon as I drove it (late summer), that the car ran very 'quiet' - and, yes, that includes the lifters. Even during the winter (and we had a REALLY nasty COLD winter here in NY!), the lifters were very quiet (on initial start-up when you would expect them to clatter a bit with 'cold' oil.)
It also hasn't burned a friggin' drop either ...in 5,000+ miles), with no leaks.
Some say this oil doesn't hold its "shear" capabilities for long periods of time and that, whilst it's a good quality oil, you should change it more frequently than, say, Mobil 1.
(This could be an old wive's tale.)
Summary: From one who uses it ...no complaints whatsoever.
Gerry
07-08-2011, 03:21 PM
#12
CHECK THE MANUAL!!! It tells you what oil to run at depending on what is the outside temperature.
There is a difference if you're in New York during the winter vs. in Texas during the summer.
There is a difference if you're in New York during the winter vs. in Texas during the summer.
07-08-2011, 03:46 PM
#15
Race Director
My indy told me to switch (from Mobil 1) to MOTUL (15W50).
That was over a year ago. No issues.
I noticed, from the get-go, as soon as I drove it (late summer), that the car ran very 'quiet' - and, yes, that includes the lifters. Even during the winter (and we had a REALLY nasty COLD winter here in NY!), the lifters were very quiet (on initial start-up when you would expect them to clatter a bit with 'cold' oil.)
It also hasn't burned a friggin' drop either ...in 5,000+ miles), with no leaks.
Some say this oil doesn't hold its "shear" capabilities for long periods of time and that, whilst it's a good quality oil, you should change it more frequently than, say, Mobil 1.
(This could be an old wive's tale.)
Summary: From one who uses it ...no complaints whatsoever.
Gerry
That was over a year ago. No issues.
I noticed, from the get-go, as soon as I drove it (late summer), that the car ran very 'quiet' - and, yes, that includes the lifters. Even during the winter (and we had a REALLY nasty COLD winter here in NY!), the lifters were very quiet (on initial start-up when you would expect them to clatter a bit with 'cold' oil.)
It also hasn't burned a friggin' drop either ...in 5,000+ miles), with no leaks.
Some say this oil doesn't hold its "shear" capabilities for long periods of time and that, whilst it's a good quality oil, you should change it more frequently than, say, Mobil 1.
(This could be an old wive's tale.)
Summary: From one who uses it ...no complaints whatsoever.
Gerry
3k miles, maybe 4k at most