Lamborghini Murcielago Oil Change

[AEHaas]

I thought I would stir up the nest a little. It has been too quiet here.

I am thinking about dropping the Red Line 5W-20 and putting in Motorcraft blend 5W-20. Comments?

aehaas

 

[Patman]

With the relatively low oil temps you have reported from it, I don't see a problem with using it, especially since you'll be doing a UOA to check up on it.

 

[JAG]

It's been a while since I owned one of those so can't remember what oils it specs. LoL
Can you tell us that. Oil temps while driving would be helpful too. If it runs as cool as the Enzos we both have (LoL again), that would sway my mind.

 

[Dad2leia]

AEHaas, actually using a 20 weight. Gosh, am I impressed, as IIRC, weren't you the one saying that 40 weight was the cat's meow for most engines these days?

 

[Pablo]

Seriously I think you should try Amsoil ASM 0W-20 if you want to run an XW-20.

 

[addyguy]

I'll second (or third, or fourth...) using MC 5W-20. It has shown outstanding results in all sorts of engines, in all sorts of climates. Seems to be 'one' of the toughest 5W-20's on the market.

 

[Dominic]

Are you trying to save money on that lambo? I'm confused, what's your reasoning? Just for fun?

 

[buster]

Well, RL 5w-20 is arguably the best 20wt oil on the market. If I owned that car, that is the oil i'd be using however, it appears the temps you see would be fine for using MC. How about Havoline 5w-20? Good stuff. As you said, synthetic blends could be the best.

 

[AEHaas]

Lamborghini recommends the 5W-40 Agip for the Murcielago. My use (actually my wife's use) is only around town and occasionally on I-75 but the car never sees more than a speed of 90 MPH. With the 5W-20 Red Line the oil temperature has never gone above 210 F.

I would consider Amsoil but over time they always thicken too much for me, particularly at the start up temperatures of 50 - 70 F.

I care more about having the oil not too thick at 50 - 70 than whatever it is at 212 F. And I care least about the HTHS.

aehaas

 

[AEHaas]

I do not care what the oil costs. It is not in the equation. I believe the MC oil blend will show even less wear than the Red Line oil and may show a lower operating oil temperature.

aehaas

 

[98LSC32V]

The new Amsoil formulas don't thicken.

 

[bruce381]

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I do not care what the oil costs. It is not in the equation. I believe the MC oil blend will show even less wear than the Red Line oil and may show a lower operating oil temperature.

aehaas

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Why?

bruce

 

[Pablo]

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I would consider Amsoil but over time they always thicken too much for me, particularly at the start up temperatures of 50 - 70 F.

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Always? Some oils, especially the old 0W-30 used to, in some applications. Especially in high copper, high blow by engines. We haven't see this recently and certainly not in the 0W-20.

 

[AEHaas]

Sorry, one should never use the word always. I meant that the oils I was looking at for my applications seemed to thicken over time.

aehaas

 

[Seth]

Forget 5w20, I dont see a point of Murcielago in the first place. I'd rather buy a Bentley or heck even a Lexus LS460H and have a chaffeur drive me around... Driving lamborghini around town doesnt sound much fun.. That thing is purpose built for speed and that too on smooth paved roads which I am sure is not the case even in West Palm Beach.

 

[Steve S]

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I thought I would stir up the nest a little. It has been too quiet here.

I am thinking about dropping the Red Line 5W-20 and putting in Motorcraft blend 5W-20. Comments?

aehaas

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Trying to save some $$$ on the service? Motorcraft only works in Fords.

 

[javacontour]

You know, I ( as well as many others ) would probably be happy to come over and change your oil using whatever oil you spec for this car.

The catch is that we have to test drive the car to ensure we did quality work

 

[AEHaas]

"Forget 5w20, I dont see a point of Murcielago in the first place. I'd rather buy a Bentley or heck even a Lexus LS460H and have a chaffeur drive me around... Driving lamborghini around town doesnt sound much fun.. That thing is purpose built for speed and that too on smooth paved roads which I am sure is not the case even in West Palm Beach. "

I will save your life by not showing my wife what you have written.

It is 3 years old and she loves it. She drives it at least twice a week.

 

[ThirdeYe]

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I thought I would stir up the nest a little. It has been too quiet here.

I am thinking about dropping the Red Line 5W-20 and putting in Motorcraft blend 5W-20. Comments?

aehaas

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Trying to save some $$$ on the service? Motorcraft only works in Fords.

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I hope you're not being serious

 

[Mr_Incredible]

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She drives it at least twice a week.

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To Home Depot for paint and boards and things?