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09-30-2015, 02:43 PM | #1 |
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Winter + Daily Driver Oil Selection
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this is for the engine oil, transmission oil and differential oil. Engine Oil, I wanted to go max performance or performance plus with Amsoil 0W20 I also wanted to get Mobil 1... I am very hesitant. I don't know which to pick. I did go over the form but no one really covered winter perks. For transmission and differential I will go Motul Gear 300. Do I have to get Motul Gear for LSD?? Should I buy those fluids for my car concerning I am a winter driver and for summer I am a daily driver (and spirited)?
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Castrol professional OE or even their titanium is a muchbetter oil just so you know. The OE stuff can only be bought at some cardealers but the titanium is easier to find. It is around $15 or $16 per literthough so I hope that doesn’t matter. Iam also not a fan of motul, but each to their own. |
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Try canadain tire or part source for the titanium. Yeah the OE is very hard to find but it is the best. Do a little reading on them I am sure there is lots out there.
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Have any pic of UOA???????????????? With Castrol and you run 0w20? How is it in the winter?
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Here is my UOA see how the silicon (dirt) drops as my air filter gets dirtier haha!
Edit: I should add I drive my car very hard. I go WOT many times a day. My driving habits are why I change my oil so often. |
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[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Castrol-Professional-0W-20-Synthetic-Motor/dp/B00SP9M1D2"]Amazon.com: Castrol Edge Professional OE SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor OIL 1 Quart: Automotive[/ame]
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I'm planning to switch to Castrol Edge 0w-30 for track days, but that's mainly to compensate for the pressure loss from the Perrin oil cooler. Still planning to use M1 0w-20 AFE for the winter/non-track season. Re. Motul Gear 300 oil, I haven't really noticed a big difference from the factory fill, but that's not a bad thing. I do have some peace-of-mind knowing it should hold up to track temps better. No need to get LSD-specific oil btw.
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Check out this link from Subaru Japan's website. Some Google translate may be needed if you don't read Japanese
http://www.subaru.jp/accessory/engine_oil/engine_oil/ and out of all these options it seems this 0W-30 is the bet all-around (e.g. cold weather starts, high temperature engine protection, bumper to bumper stop and go traffic), and lists BRZ specifically listed as a suitable car: http://www.subaru.jp/accessory/engin...miumoil01.html |
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Since the car is NA, the oil is not as big an issue. Any good brand of 0w20 will do. If you are tracking it then you might need a better oil. But for DD the main brands will be fine. I personally use the Subaru stuff 0w20 and get it from Amazon.
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