1ZZ-FE MR-2 (weekends and trackdays)

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My MR-2 is my second car, I plan to do 2-3 track days this year and use it a few times a week on the road.

I know it probably doesn't matter as it's just a Corolla engine, but I'm struggling to choose the oil. I have the following on my list:

Castrol Magnatec Stop-Start A5 Engine Oil - 5W-30
SPECIFICATIONS / INDUSTRY STANDARDS ACEA A1/B1, A5/B5 API SN ILSAC GF-4 Meets - Ford WSS-M2C913-C / WSS-M2C913-D

Shell Helix Ultra Professional AF 5W-30
Specifications: API SL, ACEA A5/B5, Ford WSS-M2C913-C & WSS-M2C913-D, Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.03.5003 (meets the reuqiements of)

Petronas Syntium 5000 AV Engine Oil - 5W-30
Specification SAE 5W-30 ACEA A3/B3/B4 ACEA C3 Performance API SN VW 504.00-507.0

Petronas Syntium 3000 FR Engine Oil - 5W-30
Specification SAE 5W-30 API SL/CF ACEA A5/B5 FORD WSS-M2C913-D RENAULT RN0700


Or should I seek out a 5W-40 ACEA A3/B4 (already using Shell of this spec in my other cars so could be convenient)? Is this better considering the abuse the engine will take on track?
I don't plan to have a dedicated track oil so whatever is in there will stay in there for 6 - 12 months.

Thanks in advance

Edit: for UK climate
 
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Originally Posted by 390pi
Any idea what your oil temps are on the track?

I track a Ford Focus Mk1 so I understand the concern for the oil.


I have no idea
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I have a 1ZZ-FE 1.8L in my 08' Corolla and I've almost always ran 5w30 as per the OM. The one time I ran 5w20 I did feel (butt dino) that it revved a bit more freely (Toyota back spec'd it for 5w20). I have run 10w30 a few times in warm weather with no issues. I think anything heavier than 30W would make it feel sluggish so I agree with Gokhan's recommendation of a good 10w30.
 
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