Saw this at Canadian Tire today. Has anyone seen a UOA on it? With a 45 "point spread", you would think some folks might think it would be prone to shearing down. But does it. For the Bitog Thickies. Enjoy.
Castrol 5W50
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I used the old Syntec version 5W50 in my 300ZX. It was always rare as hen's teeth here. I'v never seen it in the jugs before,only quarts.
I'm running this on my M3 at moment, only 6000 KM into this OCI. I know this is out of the 10W-60 that BWM calls for and I took that risk. Maybe it is okay maybe not.
In the interest of science, I will do a Blackstone at the end of this OCI. Stay tune.
In the interest of science, I will do a Blackstone at the end of this OCI. Stay tune.
Originally Posted by newbe46
I'm running this on my M3 at moment, only 6000 KM into this OCI. I know this is out of the 10W-60 that BWM calls for and I took that risk. Maybe it is okay maybe not.
In the interest of science, I will do a Blackstone at the end of this OCI. Stay tune.
I would be very interested to see that UOA especially if you had another UOA of Edge 10W60 from the same car to compare it to.
Back in the day I was a big Castrol Edge 10W60 user, it was called Castrol R back then. I graduated from mineral 20W50 to synthetic 10W60 and I thought it was the ducks nuts (good). Now days I would go for a narrower viscosity spread like M1 15W50.
I'm running this on my M3 at moment, only 6000 KM into this OCI. I know this is out of the 10W-60 that BWM calls for and I took that risk. Maybe it is okay maybe not.
In the interest of science, I will do a Blackstone at the end of this OCI. Stay tune.
I would be very interested to see that UOA especially if you had another UOA of Edge 10W60 from the same car to compare it to.
Back in the day I was a big Castrol Edge 10W60 user, it was called Castrol R back then. I graduated from mineral 20W50 to synthetic 10W60 and I thought it was the ducks nuts (good). Now days I would go for a narrower viscosity spread like M1 15W50.
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
We have Mobil 1 5W-50 in Europe, meets Porsche A40 among many other specs.
I have a friend who uses it in his Escort RS Turbo which is tuned to around 230Hp, the Turbo glows red hot after a good thrashing, it seems to hold up quite well.
I have a friend who uses it in his Escort RS Turbo which is tuned to around 230Hp, the Turbo glows red hot after a good thrashing, it seems to hold up quite well.
Originally Posted by FordCapriDriver
We have Mobil 1 5W-50 in Europe, meets Porsche A40 among many other specs.
I have a friend who uses it in his Escort RS Turbo which is tuned to around 230Hp, the Turbo glows red hot after a good thrashing, it seems to hold up quite well.
Mobil 1 FS X2 5W-50 is available in the US as well and looks to be a very stout oil.
We have Mobil 1 5W-50 in Europe, meets Porsche A40 among many other specs.
I have a friend who uses it in his Escort RS Turbo which is tuned to around 230Hp, the Turbo glows red hot after a good thrashing, it seems to hold up quite well.
Mobil 1 FS X2 5W-50 is available in the US as well and looks to be a very stout oil.
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
WorldPac stocks it and a ton of Motorcraft stuff. 110 for 12 pack, lists for 144.
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
WorldPac stocks it and a ton of Motorcraft stuff. 110 for 12 pack, lists for 144.
Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Originally Posted by FordCapriDriver
We have Mobil 1 5W-50 in Europe, meets Porsche A40 among many other specs.
I have a friend who uses it in his Escort RS Turbo which is tuned to around 230Hp, the Turbo glows red hot after a good thrashing, it seems to hold up quite well.
Mobil 1 FS X2 5W-50 is available in the US as well and looks to be a very stout oil.
Curiously its only current marque approvals are A40 and MB's older 229.3 for Yanks.
Good enough for the sumps of mine, though.
https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us/pvl/files/pdfs/mobil-1-oil-product-specs-guide.pdf
Snagglefoot kindly forgive the threadjack!
Originally Posted by FordCapriDriver
We have Mobil 1 5W-50 in Europe, meets Porsche A40 among many other specs.
I have a friend who uses it in his Escort RS Turbo which is tuned to around 230Hp, the Turbo glows red hot after a good thrashing, it seems to hold up quite well.
Mobil 1 FS X2 5W-50 is available in the US as well and looks to be a very stout oil.
Curiously its only current marque approvals are A40 and MB's older 229.3 for Yanks.
Good enough for the sumps of mine, though.
https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us/pvl/files/pdfs/mobil-1-oil-product-specs-guide.pdf
Snagglefoot kindly forgive the threadjack!
In stock at my local Napa in qt bottles. I have no idea if it shears significantly or not.
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
Amazon has it by the case for $120
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
Amazon has it by the case for $120
Originally Posted by kstanf150
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
Amazon has it by the case for $120
They show 10W60 but not 5W50.
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
Amazon has it by the case for $120
They show 10W60 but not 5W50.
I wonder how my Essex 4.2 V6 (2007 F-150) would like it?
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
Is there anything slightly off the beaten path with respect to oil that Ford doesn't fumble with lately?
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
Is there anything slightly off the beaten path with respect to oil that Ford doesn't fumble with lately?
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
Saw this at Canadian Tire today. Has anyone seen a UOA on it? With a 45 "point spread", you would think some folks might think it would be prone to shearing down. But does it.
It certainly does, based on all the UOAs I remember seeing.
Personally, I see no point in running this over something like Castrol 0W-40, for example.
Saw this at Canadian Tire today. Has anyone seen a UOA on it? With a 45 "point spread", you would think some folks might think it would be prone to shearing down. But does it.
It certainly does, based on all the UOAs I remember seeing.
Personally, I see no point in running this over something like Castrol 0W-40, for example.
Originally Posted by Garak
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
Is there anything slightly off the beaten path with respect to oil that Ford doesn't fumble with lately?
Getting unobtainium things is literally the story of my life so I am used to it.
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
The real gem is trying to find the 5W50 Supercar for the Ford GT. I put my Motorcraft bulk oil vendor who also is a Castrol vendor to try and get some for my Mustang. Ford won't send it to me because my work isn't a Ford GT servicing dealer.
Is there anything slightly off the beaten path with respect to oil that Ford doesn't fumble with lately?
Getting unobtainium things is literally the story of my life so I am used to it.
I use this in the hydro rear end in an old Sears lawn tractor that sees duty in -30C weather.
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