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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-01-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,587
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, 09:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,770
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, 07:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,727
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) 06-05-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,770
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, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,003
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, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,692
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) 03-20-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,939
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, 02:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,474
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, 03:42 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 174,895
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) 03-29-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 68,564
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) 01-06-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,293
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, 11:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,293
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, 02:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 47,764
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) 08-18-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,666
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) 07-20-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,147
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) 03-11-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 81,130
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) 01-16-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 174,895
Posted By bluesubie
Oil Analysis - 1st oil change

Blorb - OAI includes TBN while Blackstone charges you an additional $10 so you do get more bang for your buck. For more info on oxidation and nitration, check out this pdf:

(page 11)...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-13-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,099
Posted By bluesubie
Mobil 1 sometimes gets a bad rap in the Subaru...

Mobil 1 sometimes gets a bad rap in the Subaru community because of WRX guys modifying their cars to 400 whp and sticking with GF5 Resource Conserving 5W-30. Then they run Rotella T6 5 and go "oMG!...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-06-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,471
Posted By bluesubie
When I used RP's Lubricant Advisor, it actually...

When I used RP's Lubricant Advisor, it actually recommended Max Gear for the transmission. My guess is that the recommendation of HPS or XPR for GL-3's is for the old cars that originally specced...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-05-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 81,130
Posted By bluesubie
This is getting boring. Could you go drive flat...

This is getting boring. Could you go drive flat out at a track to see if wear and fuel dilution increases? Thanks. :D
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-16-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 81,130
Posted By bluesubie
Wow, nice job! A UOA and a VOA at the same time....

Wow, nice job! A UOA and a VOA at the same time. :thumbsup:

At first glance, oxidation in the UOA looks a little elevated but that's where having a VOA showing the virgin oxidation really comes in...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-03-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,668
Posted By bluesubie
E85 compatibility is part of the GF5 spec and RP...

E85 compatibility is part of the GF5 spec and RP has GF5 oils.
http://www.gf-5.com/the_story/performance/

That said, I would use RP HPS or Motul 300V over the GF5 oils because you want a more...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-29-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,438
Posted By bluesubie
It's also a proven fact that washing your car...

It's also a proven fact that washing your car adds 5 h.p. Butt dyno's all over the world have documented this.

The Subaru oil is made my Idemitsu and the Toyota oil is made by Exxon Mobil. Both...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-29-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,725
Posted By bluesubie
Engine Oil Temp

If you don't have enough protection at severe conditions, and your engine has metal to metal contact because of not enough additives or oil viscosity, then the cold start wear is meaningless. You...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-09-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,264
Posted By bluesubie
It's sold on Amazon. Open up that wallet! :D ...

It's sold on Amazon. Open up that wallet! :D

Amazon.com: Eni (020SSXLCQSIN) 4AM 0W-20 Motor Oil - 1 Quart: Automotive


As far as metallic addtives that show up in a uoa go, it looks fairly...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-01-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 29,412
Posted By bluesubie
That's too thin. Try finding some Penrite...

That's too thin. Try finding some Penrite 25W70.:bonk:;)
http://www.penriteoil.com.au/pis_pdfs/1HPR%2040%20MAY%202012.pdf
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-29-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 174,895
Posted By bluesubie
Sometimes break-in wear metals linger around for...

Sometimes break-in wear metals linger around for 10-18k miles, depending on driving style and probably other factors (number of oil changes, how long you ran the factory fill, etc.). If everything...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-26-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,264
Posted By bluesubie
It's probably hard to find anyone that runs Eni...

It's probably hard to find anyone that runs Eni since the oil is hard to find. In the old days they were called Agip and they are well respected in the racing community. I'm not even sure if they...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-24-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,281
Posted By bluesubie
0W is tested at -35C and a 5W is tested at -30C....

0W is tested at -35C and a 5W is tested at -30C. As long as you don't intend to be in temps lower than -30C you'll be fine.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-11-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 51,924
Posted By bluesubie
Sort of :threadjacked: :D. Some new info on...

Sort of :threadjacked: :D.
Some new info on direct injection engines is that high calcium is actually bad. There is an SAE paper on this. Oddly enough, Subaru Japan still allows high SAPS Elf ACEA...
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