Recent content by 855R

Im not so concerned about it just something I noticed. It is not a knock just a light engine ticking that is not from the top end unless it's resonating through. I havent really delved too deep into this at this point but will look more soon. I was more curious about oil viscosity and what...

Hey all, just got an E36 M3 and was wondering what viscosity you all recommend for the s52 engine? Currently I am running the Motul x-cess 8100 5w40 and this is what I use in my carrera 4s and is a great oil, track or street, IMO. I performed the first oil change and used the Motul and now have...

guys, thanks for all your input. I was writing in interest as to what others suggested or what they run in their Porsches. I am fully aware of the IMS issues and have performed this procedure on a few. I know that regardless of the oil that I run it will not prevent this failure. Thanks again...

So I decided to use the LiquiMoly 5w40 synthoil premium. Got it at a good cost, reviews and spec sheets look good as well but I have never used their products previously. There is definitely blue smoke on startup and not necessarily every time. I have resolved this issue on other vehicles in the...

thanks for the input guys

dammit, not sure why that "40" made it in there. I meant to say that a 5w50 may be better. Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary Hi, 855R - ??? M1 0W-40 is a "40"

The car is going to be used for spirited driving on road but I will be running next season in NASA and maybe attend a few SCCA events. A 5w50 or 40 ay be better. Originally Posted By: ccb056 In Sep NAPA was having a sale on 5w50 ($5.99) http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catalo...6035_0006406863...

The t6 is for sure a great oil as far as spec sheets, personal opinions, and data analysis. I also think that cold start is good as well but a 0w40 may be better for the winter season. Another bonus, available almost everywhere, minus the Gap or JCPenny.

I have a 2002 996 c4s with the 3.6 60k, just purchased! The oil spec is 0w40 Mobil but I just wanted some other opinions. I am currently using Rotella T6 in my 850R and that seems to be a great oil for that vehicle. I also hear good things about the Penz Euro. Any info here would be good...

That is why I didn't think valve seals. There is a small amount of oil puddling in the PCV crossover tube but the valves were recently replaced. Also, when the engine was idling and smoking from the exhaust I disconnected the PCV valve and plugged, smoke continued from the exhaust even 10...

I'm not sure if this is oil quality/specification related but I thought that I would bounce it off you all. Have a 2006 750LI here that if left idling for 10+ minutes it will begin to smoke out of the exhaust (a fair amount of smoke). This smoke is blue and definitely oil related, smells like...

Just ordered a case of the RS683. After talking with the owner of Prospeed for about 20 minutes and "tapped the depths of his tech knowledge," I feel like this is a great fluid. The only way to know for sure is to run it. I am now a local dealer and myself and a few of the other techs will be...

Originally Posted By: dailydriver The only way I've ever been told how to tell is that IF you can see the other side of the material, and it is tanned leather looking, then it is suede. But NO ONE expects you to cut your seat coverings to find this out! Hmmm, so don't cut the seat apart...

Looking at it and comparing to alcantara I would say that it is suede. From what I find through a search of the material is that some say it's suede and others alcantara. Any great idea of how to tell the 2 apart?

Originally Posted By: michaelluscher What about mothers back to black? On the outside trim and sidewalls? Just picked that up recently, planning on a wash this weekend, weather pending but I'll let you know