dhfreak

So, I finally made the switch to Rotella T6 in my S2k. I'm actually kind of excited, I've always used it in my buggies, and motorcycles, so I'm curious to see how it fairs in the S2k. I'm imagining it will do really well given the high sheer rating for the oil, which I think given how fast these motors are capable of turning, and how hard I consistently drive, will be a good thing.

I know a lot of the FI guys are running it, but has anyone run it in their N/A motors?

Mike

rrounds

Good oil, I used it in my old R6 and I still use it in my cruiser. It's a little thick for the S but it will be just fine. It can take a lot of punishment and still go mile after mile.

ROD

calebzimm

5w30 or 10w30? I've been running Valvoline synthetic 5w30 which is great except it burns off really easily. I've looked into T6 but haven't determined what weight to run.

03suzuka...s2000

I always used rotella in any motor for the break in period after a rebuild or new car break in period because of its high zinc content.

dhfreak

Yeah, I've always used it in my bikes, and in other vehicles that I've had. I figured with the abuse my S sees that it would be a good fit for it also.

Mike

dhfreak

5-40. It's the weight I've always used.

Mike

rrounds

5w/40 is the only weight that the T6 comes in.
If my old R6 rev'ed to 14k with the T6 and did that year after year and the pistons, rings and bearings took it just fine I think going 8 to 10k in the S is a cake walk for that oil.

ROD

calebzimm

5w/40 is the only weight that the T6 comes in.
If my old R6 rev'ed to 14k with the T6 and did that year after year and the pistons, rings and bearings took it just fine I think going 8 to 10k in the S is a cake walk for that oil.

ROD
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SpitfireS

There are 2 things a 40 weight do that I do not like:
It takes more power to pump it around.
It will limit the oil flow at higher revs.
That an engine revs high with this oil means nothing.

Furthermore, a thicker oil does not give more protection, it is just thicker.
If 1 layer of kevlar stops a bullet, why carry 5 layers around?
And no, you do not carry 5 layers to catch 5 bullets, that is why we change oil every now and then.
(If you know what I mean)

Yes, I've used a 40 weight in my S2000 and an Accord for 10 years.
If I had known then what I know now I would have used a 30 weight in the Accord for a decade.
One thing I noticed switching from a 40 to a 30 weight in the S2000 is that it made the engine more rev-happy.

Oh well...

And BTW: does the OP have a track in his back yard?
Does he live at the end of a 20 mile canyon?
If not you can just forget about "driving the car consistenty hard"

dhfreak

Actually, I do live at the end of a 20 mile mountain road; well, it's about 18 miles, but whatever. So. . . . . good job on that one chief!!

And, I didn't buy the oil because I thought thicker was better, or whatever your point was supposed to be. I bought it due to its extremely high sheer rating. You do know what that is right? If not, just ask and I'm sure myself, or some other knowledgeable person on this forum can help you out!

If only there was a D-Bag emoticon. . . .

Mike