A good oil weight for turbo applications.
07-23-2009, 04:49 PM
#51
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,824
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Soul Coughing,Jul 23 2009, 04:10 PM
is that shipped? or another 15 for shipping? for 6 or 12?
07-23-2009, 06:32 PM
#52
Originally Posted by AndyFloyd,Jul 23 2009, 11:07 AM
It has a very high viscosity index. The crude its produced from is 100% from pennsylvania and is not the normal crude oil we are used to seeing. Its the same thing as kendall gt-1 back in the day which has been used for years with great success. Higher zinc levels also in this oil, which is good as well. I did some research on some oil testing and what this particular test found was that brad penn, and royal purple ( motorcycle blend ) were the best oils. Mobil 1 was ok, but not great.
You tested standard Mobile 1 which is energy conserving, IE little to no ZDDP. ZDDP kills catalytic converters so cannot be used on newer cars.
Also, for an everyday driver 20-50 is too viscous, a 40w would be the highest I recommend when using a journal bearing turbo. If you have moved up to a ball bearing a 30w in most climates would be more appropriate.
I think there is one more fact that is often overlooked, the leading causes of failure are not from using poor oil. I think the following sums up most people
07-23-2009, 07:07 PM
#53
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Richmond, IN
Posts: 406
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've used this stuff in every car I've built/owned...
Those vehicles include...
1. A 93 Civic with a built/sleeved B18C1 and a T61 T4 turbo. The car made 582whp on 29psi and ran a best of 11.88 @ 133 on drag radials. Had about 20k miles of street driving and numerous passes at the track.
2. A 91 240sx with a VG30dett swap converted to a single T61 T4 turbo. The car made 519whp on 21psi and ran a best of 11.30 @ 121 on drag radials. That car also seen alot of street and track action and that motor is in my buddies S14 that will be at IA this year (as well as being there last year).
3. My current car, 02 S2000. Custom GT30 turbo setup running 12psi on 93 and 14psi on E85. Ran a best of 12.36 @ 119 on street tires and have put about 2k miles on the setup so far.
So my $.02... I think people are looking into the subject a little too much, just go with what Honda, or whatever the manufacturer, says.
Those vehicles include...
1. A 93 Civic with a built/sleeved B18C1 and a T61 T4 turbo. The car made 582whp on 29psi and ran a best of 11.88 @ 133 on drag radials. Had about 20k miles of street driving and numerous passes at the track.
2. A 91 240sx with a VG30dett swap converted to a single T61 T4 turbo. The car made 519whp on 21psi and ran a best of 11.30 @ 121 on drag radials. That car also seen alot of street and track action and that motor is in my buddies S14 that will be at IA this year (as well as being there last year).
3. My current car, 02 S2000. Custom GT30 turbo setup running 12psi on 93 and 14psi on E85. Ran a best of 12.36 @ 119 on street tires and have put about 2k miles on the setup so far.
So my $.02... I think people are looking into the subject a little too much, just go with what Honda, or whatever the manufacturer, says.
07-24-2009, 07:40 AM
#54
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,824
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
[QUOTE=dsddcd,Jul 23 2009, 06:32 PM] If you are going to run test you have to compare apple to apples.
You tested standard Mobile 1 which is energy conserving, IE little to no ZDDP. ZDDP kills catalytic converters so cannot be used on newer cars.
Also, for an everyday driver 20-50 is too viscous, a 40w would be the highest I recommend when using a journal bearing turbo. If you have moved up to a ball bearing a 30w in most climates would be more appropriate.
I think there is one more fact that is often overlooked, the leading causes of failure are not from using poor oil. I think the following sums up most people
You tested standard Mobile 1 which is energy conserving, IE little to no ZDDP. ZDDP kills catalytic converters so cannot be used on newer cars.
Also, for an everyday driver 20-50 is too viscous, a 40w would be the highest I recommend when using a journal bearing turbo. If you have moved up to a ball bearing a 30w in most climates would be more appropriate.
I think there is one more fact that is often overlooked, the leading causes of failure are not from using poor oil. I think the following sums up most people
07-24-2009, 04:03 PM
#56
Originally Posted by AndyFloyd,Jul 24 2009, 07:40 AM
not standard mobil 1, full synthetic.
https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorO...il_1_0W-40.aspx
Now Castrol also offers a European Formula 0W-30 that is better for a bit colder climate or cooler turbo.
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericarti...ntentId=6006933
07-24-2009, 07:01 PM
#57
I just bought some MOBIL 1 10w-40, the only thing that bothers me is it is for "High mileage vehicles" or so it says on the label, i dont know if that means it has some BS type of additives or not?
07-24-2009, 07:09 PM
#58
Originally Posted by JoeyBalls,Jul 24 2009, 07:01 PM
I just bought some MOBIL 1 10w-40, the only thing that bothers me is it is for "High mileage vehicles" or so it says on the label, i dont know if that means it has some BS type of additives or not?
