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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-01-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,791
Posted By bluesubie
The engine wasn’t designed around 0W-20 since...

The engine wasn’t designed around 0W-20 since thicker viscosities are allowed by Subaru Japan.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-11-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,398
Posted By bluesubie
But take a look at the differences in the...

But take a look at the differences in the metallic additive packs. I’ll take the higher boron and moly in the TGMO.

But are these differences enough to say that one oil is better than the other...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-11-2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,398
Posted By bluesubie
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.p...

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4682772/PQIA_Toyota_0w20_results_are_s

This is a bit old, but M1 was one of the first to reformulate with lower Ca and boosted Mg:

...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-22-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,390
Posted By bluesubie
Heavier weight oil interval change

Have a look around this forum for some used oil analyses. UOA’s are posted on this forum under tracked conditions going even beyond the manufacturers recommended intervals.


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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-21-2018, 08:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,624
Posted By bluesubie
ENEOS RACING Series Pro/Street

Zinc is indeed an anti-wear additive . Actually, it’s a multi-functional additive also acting as an anti-oxidant.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-20-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,624
Posted By bluesubie
ENEOS RACING Series Pro/Street

Check out the new Valvoline Modern Engine Motor Oil if you like Valvoline. Probably less of a need in an 86 though since intake valve deposits aren’t a concern like they are in the 2.0DIT.

The...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-05-2018, 08:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,398
Posted By bluesubie
Mobil 1 is bad for Subaru engines !?!

Mobil 1 used to get a bad rap on nasioc because of knuckleheads modding their cars to 400 hp and continuing to run Resource Conserving 5W-30 which shears to a 20 grade even in stock WRX’s. All RC...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-10-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,624
Posted By bluesubie
ENEOS RACING Series Pro/Street

No question that you’ll want to run the street version unless you have a 100% dedicated catless track car. The details aren’t out yet but I expect the track version to have higher ZDDP and no API or...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-03-2018, 08:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,618
Posted By bluesubie
Motul 300V Mileage

Don’t listen to BS’s (or anyone’s) advice on extended oil drains from only one uoa and especially without a TBN (said the guy that had turbo failure with good uoa’s). But now you know. I’d recommend...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-03-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,734
Posted By bluesubie
Mobil 1 0w-30 lab results

DandoX your wear metals look great, but the viscosity sheared to a 20 weight which is typical of a GF5 Resource Conserving 30 weight oil.

Silicon is decent which typically shows air filtration...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-20-2018, 08:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,706
Posted By bluesubie
It’s not a false fuel amount but rather just an...

It’s not a false fuel amount but rather just an estimate based on the flashpoint. Oil Analyzer’s Inc tests both ways. If viscosity and flashpoint appear normal, they’ll only provide you with an...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-07-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,397
Posted By bluesubie
You should look beyond the numbers on the bottle...

You should look beyond the numbers on the bottle when comparing oil. The high kinematic viscosity and HTHS of Motul 300V has more in common with Mobil 1 0W40 than Mobil 1 5W30.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-04-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,530
Posted By bluesubie
The 30 grade viscosity isn't unusual since you...

The 30 grade viscosity isn't unusual since you probably have some residual 0W20 in there and this oil begins life as a light 40 grade (along with tue racing conditions), but I would switch to...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-26-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,842
Posted By bluesubie
Any UOA for manual transmission fluid?

From someone on bobistheoilguy.com that is an oil blender:



https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/729255/Gear_Tribology_and_Lubrication#Post729255
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-29-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 61,152
Posted By bluesubie
Subaru Japan allows Euro 0W30 and 5W40 in the...

Subaru Japan allows Euro 0W30 and 5W40 in the BRZ. I know the German Foresters allow thicker viscosity oils so I would expect that thicker oil is allowed in the BRZ as well.

When changing oil...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-10-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 55,182
Posted By bluesubie
If you track the car, use an oil that meets the...

If you track the car, use an oil that meets the same specs as the above 0W30. ACEA A3 oils are more likely to stay in grade and be more resistant to shear than a GF5 0W30.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-01-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,896
Posted By bluesubie
Not exactly. The base oil doesn't change with...

Not exactly. The base oil doesn't change with additives and most base oils are actually blended to create the final product. With the advances in Group III base oils over the years, they actually...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-06-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,507
Posted By bluesubie
RP is made in Porter, TX and Idemitsu's US plant...

RP is made in Porter, TX and Idemitsu's US plant is in Jeffersonville, IN.

But since there are only a small handful additive suppliers and the same with base stock suppliers, many competing...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-05-2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,507
Posted By bluesubie
That Royal Purple is the 0W20 which meets API SN...

That Royal Purple is the 0W20 which meets API SN and ILSAC GF5 as recommended by the owner's manual. Use it with confidence in place of the OEM oil.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-17-2016, 01:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 45,079
Posted By bluesubie
Quickie: 0w20 vs 5w20 / 5w30

Specifically that 0W30 is a thicker 30 grade since it meets Euro ACEA A3 specs. Similar to Belgian Castrol 0W30 except that BC only meets the older API SL spec.

Subaru Japan can recommend thicker...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-05-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 60,884
Posted By bluesubie
The specs that an oil meets are more important...

The specs that an oil meets are more important than the base stocks that are used. These days Mobil 1 uses GTL base stocks in the 0W40.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-18-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,910
Posted By bluesubie
Increasing the power output alone is a good...

Increasing the power output alone is a good reason to switch to a heavier oil, IMO. Oil temps alone do not tell you anything about your film strength and whether or not the HTHS and kinematic...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-29-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,315
Posted By bluesubie
This is exactly what I've done from day one in my...

This is exactly what I've done from day one in my Forester. During the Powertrain warranty period, I did some things myself and usually went to the dealer and read off the things to them that I...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-20-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,889
Posted By bluesubie
Molakule has also changed his tune a bit about...

Molakule has also changed his tune a bit about moly. He said that there's industry info stating that moly isn't being thought of as an anti-wear additive any longer. Only as a friction modifier. This...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-18-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,889
Posted By bluesubie
BITOG - Why iron ppm numbers are not good wear...

BITOG - Why iron ppm numbers are not good wear indicators. (http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2089130)

And good info regarding uoa's in general.


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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-08-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,729
Posted By bluesubie
Now THAT's funny. If you do a used oil analysis,...

Now THAT's funny. If you do a used oil analysis, you'll see that regular Mobil 1 (not to be confused with Mobil, Alabama) can do well over 6k miles and Amsoil SS and M1 EP can go much farther.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-14-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,530
Posted By bluesubie
Need more comments on your driving conditions. Do...

Need more comments on your driving conditions. Do you make a lot of short trips? Did you bring the engine up to normal operating temp. before taking the sample? If no and yes, the fuel is likely just...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-01-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,026
Posted By bluesubie
HKS makes up their own oil grades. Meh. Who...

HKS makes up their own oil grades.

Meh. Who needs the SAE J300? :D

http://www.widman.biz/English/Tables/J300_files/SAE%20J300%20motor%20oil%20viscosities.jpg
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-11-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 76,439
Posted By bluesubie
I wouldn't go with a K&N if you want to reduce...

I wouldn't go with a K&N if you want to reduce silicon. A WRX owner on nasioc reduced his silicon quite a bit by switching from K&N to OEM paper. In my experience, I actually had the lowest silicon...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-29-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,251
Posted By bluesubie
"Which oil is better" is not something that...

"Which oil is better" is not something that anyone here can prove. Both companies offer many different oils and I would be looking at the best oil choice for your particular application when trying...
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