A good oil weight for turbo applications.
07-21-2009, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Central Florida Turbo,Jul 19 2009, 02:37 PM
We run Brad Penn 20w50, best oil ever 
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Pricey though..lol.
I'm still using Mobil 1 10w30
07-21-2009, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by siadam,Jul 21 2009, 05:33 AM
I've heard the same thing from Tony Palo about that...if I'm not mistaken he swears by it.
Pricey though..lol.
I'm still using Mobil 1 10w30
Pricey though..lol.
I'm still using Mobil 1 10w30
07-21-2009, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tech7427,Jul 21 2009, 05:27 AM
Mobil1 5w-40 Turbo Diesel Truck oil
I use to run the Amsoil uro 5-40 but at $9 a quart I couldn't justify it anymore. You can get the 5-40 Mobil in a large 4 quart jug at Wallmart for $22. Buy 2 the first time and then 1 the second.
07-22-2009, 09:57 AM
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On stock motors, you shouldn't deviate too far from the factory recommended grade.
Most Synthetics are already OK to use in turbo applications so using a turbo, shouldn't really dictate what type of oil to use. It should be part of the consideration however.
Oil grade selection is based on your engine needs. That means, pumping capacity and clearances (main and rod bearing). You want to maintain adequate/recommended pressure and flow - as long as you can mantain factory oil pressure, that's what's important. Now if you use your car as a track car... then there's a whole different set of criteria
Most Synthetics are already OK to use in turbo applications so using a turbo, shouldn't really dictate what type of oil to use. It should be part of the consideration however.
Oil grade selection is based on your engine needs. That means, pumping capacity and clearances (main and rod bearing). You want to maintain adequate/recommended pressure and flow - as long as you can mantain factory oil pressure, that's what's important. Now if you use your car as a track car... then there's a whole different set of criteria
