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RJasonKlein · 09-19-2015, 03:27 PM

I've run Millers Oils CFS 0W20 NT for 4,000 miles so far and plan to do my first oil change at 6,500 miles since I started using it - I always have Blackstone Labs perform an analysis, so I'll post it when I get the results.

I don't have a dyno report to support my claim, but my engine was perceptibly more 'free' after I changed over to it. Can an oil actually improve performance? It's hard to say definitively (without data) and maybe there's a placebo effect when paying this much for oil, but my seat of the pants impression was that it did just that - the engine felt noticeably stronger and it revs more quickly. Enough said - highly recommended.

jaorocks1 · 09-20-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bg8780

Just posting my analysis of Miller's Nanodrive 0W-30 after 5200 miles. If anyone was curious of this oil I figured I'd post here for the community.

Manufacture's site: http://www.millersoils.co.uk/nanodrive.asp

PDF is attached.

UPDATE: Added 10k analysis

wait from what I'm getting is from their feedback is that the oil is causing fuel dilution problems....

Edit: nvm just went through the thread lol

jaorocks1 · 10-09-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

www.performanceracingoils.com

Any updates on how the oil is running for yuh? Do you change oil at the same intervals as other oils? I'm about to buy some myself (:

ATL BRZ · 10-09-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jaorocks1

Any updates on how the oil is running for yuh? Do you change oil at the same intervals as other oils? I'm about to buy some myself (:

Still running great. Sticking to 3-5k intervals for now and that's not bad on the wallet considering I've averaged 5k miles/year on the car over 3 years.

jaorocks1 · 10-23-2015, 06:26 PM

I did the switch, my engine sounds quieter that's for sure lol not sure if it good or bad.

chaoskaze · 10-23-2015, 06:28 PM

^ nice! More smooth can only be good I presume.

since it's mostly valve train noise?

jaorocks1 · 10-23-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chaoskaze

^ nice! More smooth can only be good I presume.

since it's mostly valve train noise?

Yeah, don't know if I can feel a bump in performance but definitely is smoother and quieter

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 10-25-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorpedo

"3.8% power gain and 2.9% torque gain in a Toyota GT86."

hmmmmm. Who is going to be the guinea pig?

Isn't that possible margin of error or different conditions from baseline? I guess to check that you would need someone to dyno @ stock, then same day as close to same conditions as possible swap oil out drive for a bit to break the oil in, cool down then dyno again for that "power gain"

jaorocks1 · 10-26-2015, 04:34 PM

Something different that is occurring after I switched oils is on start up originally it used to shoot up to 1500 rpm then slowly go down.

Now it shoots up to 1000, then 0.25 seconds later goes to 1500 then goes down. It feels like its forcing itself go to the 1500rpm threshold on start up. I wonder why this is...

jaorocks1 · 03-11-2016, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJasonKlein

I've run Millers Oils CFS 0W20 NT for 4,000 miles so far and plan to do my first oil change at 6,500 miles since I started using it - I always have Blackstone Labs perform an analysis, so I'll post it when I get the results.

I don't have a dyno report to support my claim, but my engine was perceptibly more 'free' after I changed over to it. Can an oil actually improve performance? It's hard to say definitively (without data) and maybe there's a placebo effect when paying this much for oil, but my seat of the pants impression was that it did just that - the engine felt noticeably stronger and it revs more quickly. Enough said - highly recommended.

You ever get those results?

RJasonKlein · 03-12-2016, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jaorocks1

You ever get those results?

My car currently has 6,100 miles, so I'm getting very close to changing the oil - I'll post the results of the analysis as soon as I get it. Thanks for your patience - so far, I'm a real believer in Millers Oils!

jaorocks1 · 03-12-2016, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJasonKlein

My car currently has 6,100 miles, so I'm getting very close to changing the oil - I'll post the results of the analysis as soon as I get it. Thanks for your patience - so far, I'm a real believer in Millers Oils!

I have it as well but I'm not sure if I got used to it or what but I'm starting to forget what the power difference felt like lol!

10-23-2015, 06:26 PM	#47
jaorocks1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 92 Prelude Location: San Diego Posts: 267 Thanks: 8 Thanked 60 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I did the switch, my engine sounds quieter that's for sure lol not sure if it good or bad. __________________ Www.PublicMvmnt.bigcartel.com My FRS Review: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71746 My FRS build: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...02#post2115402

10-26-2015, 04:34 PM	#51
jaorocks1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 92 Prelude Location: San Diego Posts: 267 Thanks: 8 Thanked 60 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Something different that is occurring after I switched oils is on start up originally it used to shoot up to 1500 rpm then slowly go down. Now it shoots up to 1000, then 0.25 seconds later goes to 1500 then goes down. It feels like its forcing itself go to the 1500rpm threshold on start up. I wonder why this is... __________________ Www.PublicMvmnt.bigcartel.com My FRS Review: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71746 My FRS build: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...02#post2115402

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