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    Study finds Lucas and RP 10w40 not within grade!

    The lucas isn't within grade on the viscosity chart and the RP is not within grade on the shear chart!
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    elf/Total 10w60 synthetic oil in PA for $8.50/qt

    http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreF...urce=googlebase Does anyone have test results on this oil?
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    Pennzoil Platinum Temperature Range for 01+BMW M3

    http://ew5dev.earlweb.com/ew5dev/site/recommendations.php?site=61&vehicle=2316 This is the 240hp 3.2L 6 cylinder which is common performance today from many manufacturers. Notice that 5w20 is not recommended over 32 degrees and 5-10w30 is not recommended over 50 degrees. Even the 10w40 is not...
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    ONE New Ford getS 5w50 (Title Modified)

    http://www.rocketcitymustang.com/articles/2007gt500.ownerssupp.pdf
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    1992 Subaru SVX LSL (JDM Alcyone) 180k miles

    This is my forever car. The EG33 Boxer 6 was rated at 230hp and 155mph from the factory and is used in $45k engines for small aircraft and 1000hp sleeved sand cars.
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    Oil getting dark fast in new Mazdas

    http://mazdaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9215 This is what happens to synthetic 30wt oil in a new Mazda.
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    Top 10 Best Synthetic Oils You Would Pick?

    My top 10 are: 1. Redline 0w40 2. Mobil 1 European Car Formula 0w40 3. Castrol Syntec Specially Formulated 5w40 4. Mobil 1 5w50 5. Valvoline Synpower 5w40 6. Royal Purple 0w40 7. Castrol Syntec 5w50 8. Royal Purple 5w40 9. Pennzoil Platinum/Quaker State European Formula 5w40 10. Amsoil European...
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    Shell Helix Ultra

    If anyone is interested in the product data sheets for the exotic Shell Helix Ultra oils, here they are: http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GPCDOC_X_cbe_24855_key_140003190775_200906010236.pdf http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GPCDOC_GTDS_New_GTDS_Helix_Ultra_Racing_10W-60.pdf
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    Quaker State and Pennzoil European Formula

    I can't find the thread a member was having a problem with the Shell Data sheets to post this in. If anyone is interested in the 5w40 European Formula here they are: http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GPCDOC_X_cbe_24855_key_140002095922_FEB.pdf...
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    Highest Viscosity Index?

    So far the highest Viscosity Indexes I have been able to find are: 1. 197-Redline 0w40 2. 186-Mobil 1 0w40 European Car Formula 3. 184-Mobil 1 5w50 4. 182-Royal Purple 0w40 I can't seem to find the viscosity index from Pennzoil/Quaker State/Shell or Castrol. Royal Purple doesn't release data...
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    Motul Engine Clean

    I found a race shop that sells a Motul motor flush for $30. This one is added to hot oil and run for 15 minutes and apparently repeated treatments can be done until the oil drains clean! http://www.pdm-racing.com/products/motuloil.html
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    Amsoil Engine Flush

    Does anyone use the (AEF) before an oil change?
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    Merecedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products!

    This is an amazing list of specific brands and viscosity's that includes a current outdoor temperature range for all viscosity's. Notice that 30 weight oils are not recommended for AMG engines. Also note that oil additives are expressly prohibited but a gasoline additive is actual recommended on...
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    Motul 6100 Synergie+ 10w40

    I was looking through the current 229.3 Mercedes Benz list of approved oils and found an exception. Apparently this is the first 10w40 to be approved! http://www.motul-oil.co.uk/pdfs/technosynthese-engine-oil/6100_Synergie+_10W40_TDS_%28GB%29.pdf
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    Confused about single and multi viscosity

    Okay, I've been spending some OCD time online and on the phone and I can't quite get a straight answer to my question about how a Royal Purple 0w40 and a single SAE 40 functions at a given temperature. So far I have been told that when the outdoor temperature is over 60 degrees and the 0w40 is...
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    Need Explanation for Single and Multi Visocisty

    Okay, I've been spending some OCD time online and on the phone and I can't quite get a straight answer to my question about how a Royal Purple 0w40 and a single SAE 40 functions at a given temperature. So far I have been told that when the outdoor temperature is over 60 degrees and the 0w40 is...
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    2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet Quattro 2.0T

    Don't believe all the awards for VW 2.0T Turbo 4. The car has 28k miles and already has used 2 quarts of oil since the last oil change, that's more than my 1992 Subaru SVX 3.3L H6 with 176,000 miles. I have read the oil consumption rate of these turbo engines is normal, but I just don't find...
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    Porsche Outdoor Temperature Range for Motor Oils

    Notice the 5w20 widely used is not recommended for over 15 degrees!
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