what kind of oil do you all use?
06-21-2009, 01:55 AM
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what kind of oil do you all use?
what kind of motor oil have you guys been using for your turbo applications? what do you think would be best for a turbo s2000 at 10psi? thanks
06-22-2009, 09:47 AM
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Re: what kind of oil do you all use?
I use the $$$ oil changes from friend's racecars in my beater. One or two track events and they think the stuff has to be thrown away... please. 
06-22-2009, 11:36 PM
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Re: what kind of oil do you all use?
i was relaly meaning like 5w20, 10w30, etc. i should have said, what viscocity of oil do you all use? someone told me i should be putting 5w20 in a turbo s2000, i just wanted some second opinions.
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06-23-2009, 06:22 AM
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Re: what kind of oil do you all use?
typically you want something that has a slightly bit better viscosity (not too thick) to help with increased heat and cylinder pressures that are created by turbochargers. With that said, most use 10w30 or 10w40. Racing oils should only be used for racing, not for "dual duty" as ironically, daily driving goes through more abuse in stop-go traffic than racing, so you want to use something practical.
You may have to try out a few viscosities and create your own study to check out what weights work best with you.
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You may have to try out a few viscosities and create your own study to check out what weights work best with you.
President of Spoon - Ichishima stated. It's not whiskey, so don't waste too much of your money
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06-23-2009, 06:25 AM
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Re: what kind of oil do you all use?
Factory calls for 10W30, IIRC. I would not go thinner as you will take a hit in oil pressure, especially when the oil thins out with the added oil temps of a turbo setup. Is it a significant change in pressure? I doubt it.
S2000 is made to a higher tolerance than say a Mk3 Supra which was designed for 20W50 from the factory and has a horrible oiling system along with a number of other large design flaws - most of those Supras have the wrong weight oil run through them for a decade or more before it comes home. If that's any yardstick then I really don't think you'll hurt your engine trying to run it on old axle grease.
S2000 is made to a higher tolerance than say a Mk3 Supra which was designed for 20W50 from the factory and has a horrible oiling system along with a number of other large design flaws - most of those Supras have the wrong weight oil run through them for a decade or more before it comes home. If that's any yardstick then I really don't think you'll hurt your engine trying to run it on old axle grease.
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