1991 Eagle Talon Turbo Oil

[carguy996]

I've recently finished a big project restoring my first car, a 1991 Eagle Talon TSi. Sadly its not the AWD w/ stick combo, has to make due with the automatic, but it turned out great. Its got 122K on it, consumes under a quart every 1000 miles. I've always run 10w30 in this car before. Noticed the other day on the sun visor it recommends 10w30, 20w20 or 10w40. I only drive it un the summers, really doesn't leak much to speak of, maybe a drop here and there but no big deal. I've never heard of 20w20, should I stick with 10w30 or would there be any benefit to 10w40?

 

[zrxkawboy]

Personally, I'd try a HM oil. You could experiment with 10W30 vs 10W40 to see which one the engine likes better.

 

[aquariuscsm]

I'd run a good moly rich 10W30 synthetic like QSUD.

 

[andyd]

20w50

 

[Lolvoguy]

Isn't 20w20 essentially 20wt?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Try the 10w40

 

[PimTac]

I'd might stick with the 10w30 for now but go with a HM oil and see how that works. It might take time to notice any difference.

Those were dandy little motors in those Talons.

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

Originally Posted by Lolvoguy
Isn't 20w20 essentially 20wt?

No, 20w20 performs as a 20 grade when it's cold, but also when it's hot. Straight 20 grade performs as a 20 grade all the time.

 

[nicholas]

Originally Posted by Jimmy_Russells
Originally Posted by Lolvoguy
Isn't 20w20 essentially 20wt?

No, 20w20 performs as a 20 grade when it's cold, but also when it's hot. Straight 20 grade performs as a 20 grade all the time.

What you talkin about Willis.....that made no sense.

 

[nicholas]

I'd rock a 10w-40.
Maxlife has a good A3 oil. Used it in our Audi during the summer's.
Great price too.

 

[carguy996]

Thanks! I'll try a 10w40 next oil change and see how it does!

 

[krismoriah72]

Just in this for discussion...but back then i dont think there was 5w40... so 10w30 or 10w40 were the 'norm'.

How about a dual rated 5w40? Like Mobil TDT 5w40 or Chevron Delo XSP 5w40?

 

[aquariuscsm]

My 300ZX had the 10W30-10W40 sticker under the hood. It said "Below 60F 10W30. Above 60F 10W40.

 

[dippschtick]

10w40 High Mileage

 

[aquariuscsm]

The only W50 I would use in a 4cyl would be a synthetic 5W50 or 15W50. Maybe M1 15W50.

 

[UncleDave]

Originally Posted by carguy996
I've recently finished a big project restoring my first car, a 1991 Eagle Talon TSi. Sadly its not the AWD w/ stick combo, has to make due with the automatic, but it turned out great. Its got 122K on it, consumes under a quart every 1000 miles. I've always run 10w30 in this car before. Noticed the other day on the sun visor it recommends 10w30, 20w20 or 10w40. I only drive it un the summers, really doesn't leak much to speak of, maybe a drop here and there but no big deal. I've never heard of 20w20, should I stick with 10w30 or would there be any benefit to 10w40?


90 2WD stick was y first brand new car.

I ran Mobil 1 10w-30 in it from 5K to about 80K when I sold it.

I never actually changed a sump - I changed the filter at 3500 and filled it up enough to replace what dumped out (I recall plugging the hole ) - from 5K-80.

I was going on bad information but nothing ever failed and beat the SNOT out of that car.

Stick w the 30.

UD

 

[csandste]

Saw one of these a week or so ago. Maybe the next generation. Made me sad on how far Mitsubishi has deteriorated. Thirty years ago they were something.

 

[Lolvoguy]

Originally Posted by Jimmy_Russells
Originally Posted by Lolvoguy
Isn't 20w20 essentially 20wt?

No, 20w20 performs as a 20 grade when it's cold, but also when it's hot. Straight 20 grade performs as a 20 grade all the time.

 

[BAJA_05]

I always liked the looks of the Talon back in the day. I can see them being able to boggy!!!

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted by aquariuscsm
I'd run a good moly rich 10W30 synthetic like QSUD.


+1 or else M1 HM 10w-30 would be a good option with its high HTHS.

One could look at the 10w-30 HDEOs as well...