Originally Posted by Artem
Originally Posted by Impatient
I'm not opposed to mixing in something thicker, but I hate to throw the whole NEW batch of ultra out, or futzing with selling off the 2 remaining 5 qt jugs of Ultra I have. Actually, I'm [censored] at how much futzing has already occurred. After all, my usage and OCI's at effectively 60% (now with full synthetic no less) borders on "babying" vs "flogging" or "neglecting."
You definitely are babying it with maintenance but you can't deny that it does get a good workout at the same time.
Don't make this harder then it needs to be. Try a 5w40 euro spec Lube that is designed to actually Protect a hard working engine and see how she does.
For all you know, it will lower your wear numbers and you can run extended OCIs and not stress about this again.
I baby it while driving too. I drive like a little old lady.....who's late for church
Seriously, I drive mildly...relatively. I try not to lug it, and don't flog it either. More 65-70, less (way way way less) 75+. I sense cavitation, so keep the speed below body aerodynamic cavitation
s . Likewise, I sense lugging, so downshift manually.
I'm researching thicker or more stout oils.