Burning Oil? Which brand is best for the R?

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09-24-2007, 06:46 AM

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Burning Oil? Which brand is best for the R?

How much oil does your r burn while in vtec? I noticed I burned a about 1/2 to a quart driving 1000 miles in and out of vtec. Also what different type of oil does everyone use and which seems to work best. I am currently running royal purple but heard good things about amsoil? Please chime in.

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09-24-2007, 06:48 AM

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I live by the Amsoil!!!

On the track, 0-30 Full Race

On the DD, I use the High Performance Synthetic 5-30.

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09-24-2007, 07:00 AM

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Re: (Dave_B)

^^ AMEN for the Amsoil! I ran like five intervals with Amsoil on my LS motor before I swapped in the JDM ITR motor, now I'm running Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 and I've found that the less I'm in VTEC the less oil it burns (lol)

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09-24-2007, 07:05 AM

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Re: (KaBlookie)

I'm using Royal Purple and it seems to not burn all that much, maybe a quart between oil changes, feels really smooth

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09-24-2007, 09:29 AM

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Re: (jgirard)

Amsoil Series 2000 0W30 here...

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09-24-2007, 11:41 AM

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Re: (Sturmmann)

Castrol GTX non-synthetic. Didnt burn a drop when I was on the track.

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09-24-2007, 12:11 PM

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Re: Burning Oil? Which brand is best for the R? (nos86)

I run Castrol GTX 5w30. I burned 1/2 qt last time at the track doing 9 30 minute sessions (4 1/2 hours of track time!). I run it because it is cheap as hell and I can pick it up at Vatozone.

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09-24-2007, 12:45 PM

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Used to run Castrol GTX 5w-30 and just switched to Castrol Syntec 5w-30 due to my oil temps at the track. I'll burn about 1 quart between oil changes.

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09-24-2007, 01:11 PM

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What were your oil temps with each oil? Is your oil temp sensor in the pan?

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09-24-2007, 01:19 PM

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Re: (Bradstard)

my oil temps hit 280-290 at the track. I switched to Syntec because the oil can withstand higher heat better than the conventional. basically instead of buying an oil cooler. I have a sandwich plate for the sensor.

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09-24-2007, 07:40 PM

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Re: (white rocket)

i sport royal purple

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09-24-2007, 08:24 PM

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Re: (Donkey85)

Another 0w30 Amsoil user/dealer here!

-Victor

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09-25-2007, 03:37 AM

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I use amsoil atm in the S, cheap amsoil xl in the teg.

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09-25-2007, 03:39 AM

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havoline 5-30w

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09-25-2007, 03:40 AM

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what is amsoil? usa brand? in europe where to buy?

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09-25-2007, 05:42 AM

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Re: (vova_putin)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vova_putin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is amsoil? usa brand? in europe where to buy?</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://www.amsoil.com/

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09-25-2007, 08:23 AM

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Amsoil Synthetic 10W-30 user here. Don't burn a drop on the street or the track

Wouldn't recommend anything else.

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09-25-2007, 11:28 AM

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Re: (98 ITR)

BARDAHL XTC C60 15w50 is my choice.

Oil consumption dramatically reduced on street and track use (much better than Mobil1 5W50 I used before)

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09-25-2007, 12:08 PM

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Re: (victorpapa)

Royal Purple 10w40

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09-25-2007, 12:27 PM

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i run amsoil 5w30 on the track and street and I dont burn anything....excellent oil for the price

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09-25-2007, 12:37 PM

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cheaper the better....

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09-25-2007, 01:52 PM

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Re: Burning Oil? Which brand is best for the R? (nos86)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nos86 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Which brand is best for the R?</TD></TR></TABLE>

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09-25-2007, 01:53 PM

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Re: (TypeRSR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TypeRSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cheaper the better....</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's why I called up your sister...

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09-25-2007, 01:55 PM

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Re: (JjuuN R)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JjuuN R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That's why I called up your sister...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh snap

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09-25-2007, 02:03 PM

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Re: (Dave_B)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave_B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I live by the Amsoil!!!

On the track, 0-30 Full Race

On the DD, I use the High Performance Synthetic 5-30.

</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2

Was a Mobil 1 user but switched because I was burning oil....we'll see how amsoil does.

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