what kind of oil to use with boost?
03-15-2005, 04:37 PM
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well im using 5w30 right now, i just installed the turbo a week ago. after searching, it was pointed out a couple times that 5w30 is no good for turbo. some people said 10w30 gtx, mobile 1, ammsoil.
but id like to get more feedback on this.. thanks
but id like to get more feedback on this.. thanks
03-15-2005, 05:35 PM
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Re: what kind of oil to use with boost? (dustin)
phuhhh ... just regural 10w-30 for like $1.15/bottle
I go with Mobil 1 10w-40 because I live in GA = hot . Mine is like $1.18/bottle
just do oil change every 3k miles and you're ok ... As I'm thinking at the moment, you can go more that 3k miles .. depends on your engine
I go with Mobil 1 10w-40 because I live in GA = hot . Mine is like $1.18/bottle
just do oil change every 3k miles and you're ok ... As I'm thinking at the moment, you can go more that 3k miles .. depends on your engine
03-15-2005, 05:40 PM
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Re: what kind of oil to use with boost? (mike93eh)
I run Castrol Full Synthetic 5w30. Seems to me the thinner the better as long as its not burning and my ***** still kickin, Im OK 
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03-15-2005, 06:15 PM
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Honestly, if I had a new motor, I probably wouldnt run synthetic. I would just run el cheapo fossil oil and change the bitch every 2k for 1/4 the price.
I probably just gave the 2 worst oil advice quotes ever. But hey, I do what works for me
I probably just gave the 2 worst oil advice quotes ever. But hey, I do what works for me
03-15-2005, 07:46 PM
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i like to use mobil1 synthetic becuse the turbo gets so hot that some oils cant stand that kind of temps. And i change it every 1500 miles.
03-15-2005, 09:19 PM
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Re: (mike93eh)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im leaning towards mobile 1 synthetic 10w30...
anyone else?</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats the best, I know alot of ppl who use it and im going to start using it when my next oil change comes along. Great oil but alittle costly. Also use 10-30 and youll be fine. add some gauges if your worried.
anyone else?</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats the best, I know alot of ppl who use it and im going to start using it when my next oil change comes along. Great oil but alittle costly. Also use 10-30 and youll be fine. add some gauges if your worried.
03-15-2005, 10:01 PM
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Re: what kind of oil to use with boost? (Quad-Damge)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quad-Damge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I used Royal Purple 10w 30 Full Syn, Was good, but bank</TD></TR></TABLE> 
my choice too.
my choice too.
03-16-2005, 06:37 AM
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Re: what kind of oil to use with boost? (mike93eh)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what kind of oil do you guys suggest using in boosted cars? i live in missouri, its pretty cold in winter and can get hot in the summer, if that matters.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Depends on the oil temps ...
230-255F Mobile 1 15-50 Full Synthetic
180-230F Mobile 1 10-30 Full Synthetic
Depends on the oil temps ...
230-255F Mobile 1 15-50 Full Synthetic
180-230F Mobile 1 10-30 Full Synthetic
03-16-2005, 08:07 AM
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Re: what kind of oil to use with boost? (PrettyLude)
Synthtic oil don't smoke. So if your engine or turbo has problems, you won't know.
Someone said oil change once a year? Must not be a daily driver...
Someone said oil change once a year? Must not be a daily driver...
03-16-2005, 02:43 PM
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Re: (mike93eh)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i went ahead and put some mobile 1 10w30 full synthetic in it. cant wait to drive it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good man
good man
03-16-2005, 04:01 PM
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Re: what kind of oil to use with boost? (Jed Atreides)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jed Atreides »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Someone said oil change once a year? Must not be a daily driver...</TD></TR></TABLE>
3k is what you read or what someone tells you, no one reallys know when to change there oil, send your oil to the lab and see how much it breaks down and how much metals wear, one guy on club rsx showed that as he lowered the grade the wear was less and also realized its a money scheme when Honda tells you every 3k.
Myth
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> dont use synthetic it's thinner </TD></TR></TABLE> 10w40 mineral or 10w40 full synthetic if they both were test and approved at 10w40 whats making it thinner?
Modified by MidShipCivic at 5:12 PM 3/16/2005
Someone said oil change once a year? Must not be a daily driver...</TD></TR></TABLE>
3k is what you read or what someone tells you, no one reallys know when to change there oil, send your oil to the lab and see how much it breaks down and how much metals wear, one guy on club rsx showed that as he lowered the grade the wear was less and also realized its a money scheme when Honda tells you every 3k. Myth
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> dont use synthetic it's thinner </TD></TR></TABLE> 10w40 mineral or 10w40 full synthetic if they both were test and approved at 10w40 whats making it thinner?
Modified by MidShipCivic at 5:12 PM 3/16/2005