996 Turbo engine question
01-20-2015, 01:37 AM
#181
will be converting Rotella T6 5w40 to Castrol 5w50 in the Spring...will post results/changes
01-20-2015, 09:07 AM
#182
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01-20-2015, 09:11 AM
#183
01-20-2015, 09:18 AM
#184
berra, if you're not driving during winters? then it would be moot, but my current ( two day old! ) mix of 5 qts of catsrol 0/40 mixed w 3.5 of 5/50 isn't near as quiet as my summer blend which reverses the quantities of the thinner 0/40 oil with the thicker 5.5 qts of 5/50. the new blend, it's not LOUD, but it's by no means as quiet as my predominately 5/50 mix. i was concerned about the low oil condition at startup. winter temps ( 30+/- ) need 0/40! is my seat of the pants assessment. ( read: guess lol ) though i'd be fine with a full complement of 8.5 qts of 5/40.
01-20-2015, 09:32 AM
#185
" this is all I've got and had better be enough.. or no help can be had Porsche A40 oil specification
Mobil 1 5W-50 is a fully synthetic engine oil approved by Porsche for cars requiring the Porsche A40 oil specification. Porsche engines requiring the A40 oil specification are factory-filled with Mobil 1 by Porsche"
01-20-2015, 01:38 PM
#186
Drifting
01-20-2015, 01:40 PM
#187
Drifting
dear mr mcbit " this is all I've got and had better be enough.. or no help can be had
Porsche A40 oil specification
Mobil 1 5W-50 is a fully synthetic engine oil approved by Porsche for cars requiring the Porsche A40 oil specification. Porsche engines requiring the A40 oil specification are factory-filled with Mobil 1 by Porsche"
" this is all I've got and had better be enough.. or no help can be had Porsche A40 oil specification
Mobil 1 5W-50 is a fully synthetic engine oil approved by Porsche for cars requiring the Porsche A40 oil specification. Porsche engines requiring the A40 oil specification are factory-filled with Mobil 1 by Porsche"
01-23-2015, 02:50 AM
#189
Racer
Just read this thread, Kevin u gotta stop making statements! Turbos dont have a case issue! The noise is from the bad tolerances of the ims gears and/or timing chain gears due to crappy manufacturing!!! Period. Also seen a ****load of 997tts with bad oilpumps, once again manufacturing techniques!!
01-23-2015, 03:51 AM
#190
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I haven't read the thread for awhile.. The engine cases were redesigned around the IMS and oil pump. That statement is the facts. The tired 964 casting was replaced with the newer Spanish made case. With the new casting it allowed Porsche to stiffen the bottom end and add the 2nd oil piston squirter for the 997TT/GT3.
Running 5W40 or 5W50 in this engine reduces the engine IMS noise. Many have had good results with Mobil 5W40 TDT or Shell 5W40 to quiet down the noise. A few are running Castrol Edge 5W40
Running 5W40 or 5W50 in this engine reduces the engine IMS noise. Many have had good results with Mobil 5W40 TDT or Shell 5W40 to quiet down the noise. A few are running Castrol Edge 5W40
01-23-2015, 07:36 AM
#191
Three Wheelin'
I haven't read the thread for awhile.. The engine cases were redesigned around the IMS and oil pump. That statement is the facts. The tired 964 casting was replaced with the newer Spanish made case. With the new casting it allowed Porsche to stiffen the bottom end and add the 2nd oil piston squirter for the 997TT/GT3.
Running 5W40 or 5W50 in this engine reduces the engine IMS noise. Many have had good results with Mobil 5W40 TDT or Shell 5W40 to quiet down the noise. A few are running Castrol Edge 5W40
Running 5W40 or 5W50 in this engine reduces the engine IMS noise. Many have had good results with Mobil 5W40 TDT or Shell 5W40 to quiet down the noise. A few are running Castrol Edge 5W40
01-23-2015, 05:39 PM
#192
Burning Brakes
Going to stay with 0w40
My 2003 996 Turbo X50 just passed by 410,000 miles.
This oil change history, what we saw when we opened the engine and the oil I used for those miles is why I am sold on M1 0W-40.
VIDEO: PORSCHE EXPLAINS WHY IT USES MOBIL 1 0w40 SYNTHETIC OIL
http://www.total911.com/video-porsch...synthetic-oil/
My 2003 996 Turbo X50 just passed by 410,000 miles.
This oil change history, what we saw when we opened the engine and the oil I used for those miles is why I am sold on M1 0W-40.
VIDEO: PORSCHE EXPLAINS WHY IT USES MOBIL 1 0w40 SYNTHETIC OIL
http://www.total911.com/video-porsch...synthetic-oil/
Last edited by Chris996; 01-23-2015 at 05:41 PM. Reason: VIDEO: PORSCHE EXPLAINS WHY IT USES MOBIL 1 SYNTHETIC OIL
01-23-2015, 06:10 PM
#193
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Here M1 Porsche latest list:
5w-50 still on it
Full listing
http://www.wrightune.co.uk/downloads/approved_oils.pdf
5w-50 still on it
Full listing
http://www.wrightune.co.uk/downloads/approved_oils.pdf
01-24-2015, 08:24 AM
#194
Drifting
Here M1 Porsche latest list:
5w-50 still on it
Full listing
http://www.wrightune.co.uk/downloads/approved_oils.pdf
5w-50 still on it
Full listing
http://www.wrightune.co.uk/downloads/approved_oils.pdf
