Tired of Mobil 1 5w30 burning after hard use, wanted to know any feedback on those who have tried Shell Helix Ultra oil.

 

instead of switching oil, have you considered getting an oil cooler?

 

I use valvoline maxlife 10w40 in my mustang, but only because it smokes with anything less, and I'm too tight to put a new engine in it. I thought the 40 weight would push the oil pressure up too high, but so far it seems okay.

The problem with 5w40 is the 35 point spread. Thats a lot of additives that are going to break down. I would bet if you tracked your car with 5w40, it would break down to 20-30 weight by the end of the event.

 

I heard they use the Shell helix oil in the new
Ferriri Enzo . and they cost like $60 a Quart

 

An h-t member, Kengs uses Shell Rotella 5w-40 full synthetic in his b16a2 ( SI) and seems to like it. I'm not sure if it's exactly the same as the one you mention.

 

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Ferriri Enzo . and they cost like $60 a Quart</TD></TR></TABLE>

That is correct - The Enzo uses 10w60, cost 62 US.

Just use MOTUL 300v

 

I'm going to try this Shell Helix Ultra 5w40 and report back to you guys.

 

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Do a oil sample. Thats the only way to really 'try' oil.
The two questions that will answer are, does it create too much wear, and how much does it break down.

 

My friend has a big container of Shell 10w-60 (at least 5gallons) given to him by a friend who works for Ferrari. I should get an oil test performed.