Anyone have any experiences using REDLINE engine oil?
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A while ago... I read some independent test done by a M3 owner from BMW board...
He tested Redline, Mobil 1, Castrol and Amsoil...
Amsoil came up to the top... anyone heard of it?
He tested Redline, Mobil 1, Castrol and Amsoil...
Amsoil came up to the top... anyone heard of it?
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I haven't heard of Amsoil but I have heard of the other products you mentioned. To help me understand, I'd like to summarize what the recommendations are:
1.) Mobil 1: F1 and Cart
2.) Castrol Syntec: Probably can't go wrong
3.) Royal Purple: Specific auto race teams (I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS A DISTRIBUTOR IN CANADA)
4.) Amsoil ??? (Never heard of them)
5.) Redline: Probably can't go wrong, but IMO may be a bit more pricey compared to Castrol Syntec
I've narrowed my options down to 1, 2 or 5.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Cheers,
Jim
1.) Mobil 1: F1 and Cart
2.) Castrol Syntec: Probably can't go wrong
3.) Royal Purple: Specific auto race teams (I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS A DISTRIBUTOR IN CANADA)
4.) Amsoil ??? (Never heard of them)
5.) Redline: Probably can't go wrong, but IMO may be a bit more pricey compared to Castrol Syntec
I've narrowed my options down to 1, 2 or 5.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Cheers,
Jim
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Schatten Russ - stick with non-synth for your first change. wait until the second or third change to swap to a synth or synth-blend.
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I don't remember where I got this link from but this is a very informative web page regarding motor oils:
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-overview.html
jcheung550, this page may help you make your decision.
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-overview.html
jcheung550, this page may help you make your decision.
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I used redline on my '97 Prelude and after i did i got a MAJOR oil consumption problem....i could go through 4 quarts of oil in 800miles. i had new piston rings and head gasket under warrentee but i still had the problem..albiet not as badly.
id stay away from all that mess and stick with Mobile 1.....but thats just mho..
id stay away from all that mess and stick with Mobile 1.....but thats just mho..
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Originally posted by mingster
i recall someone (UL?) mentioned that he switched BACK to mineral oil for various reasons.
i recall someone (UL?) mentioned that he switched BACK to mineral oil for various reasons.
Don't you have to flush the engine when you switch between dino/synthetic oil to mineral or bean oil?
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Reference this..... https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...ighlight=amsoil
Amsoil has been around forever and I don't use anything else for my broken-in engines...
Amsoil has been around forever and I don't use anything else for my broken-in engines...