Regarding "Race" oils.

[AZP Installs]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Disclaimer: I have never had a uoa performed. I am basing my following comments from the little reading I have done about oils from the internet. So much information!! Some of it true. Please bear with me.



I am suggesting that Mobil 1 was no good in that engine. I have read a few times that there is no "best oil"; different applications respond differently to different oils.


You are saying that Mobil 1 is consumed at a higher rate than other oils in Subaru engines. How would you rate it's lubricating/anti-wear abilities?
Besides the expense of having to add oil on a regular basis is oil consumption indicative of anything else?

Thanks for the education.

The consumption issue can be an indication of the oil breaking down prematurely and slipping past the rings. We've also seen Blackstone lab reports on the M1 in client cars showing it breaks down significantly quicker than the Motul and Amsoil. (unfortunately I don't have the actual data in front of me).

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[bluesubie]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

You are saying that Mobil 1 is consumed at a higher rate than other oils in Subaru engines. How would you rate it's lubricating/anti-wear abilities?
Besides the expense of having to add oil on a regular basis is high oil consumption indicative of anything else?

All Resource Conserving oils are sometimes consumed at higher rates in turbocharged Subaru's. This is why most Subaru turbo owner's run non Resource Conserving oils like Rotella T6 5W-40, German Castrol 0W-30, etc. The new GF5 oils are a bit better (even Mobil1) and there a few uoa's at bobistheoilguy to back this up. Oils are always changing and what was true a year ago isn't necessarily true today.

That said, I do not use Resource Conserving oils in my turbo Forester but there is no evidence to show that any API SN/ILSAC GF5 Resource Conserving oil is not a good choice for a BRZ/FR-S.

-Dennis

[bluesubie]

Originally Posted by supramkivtt2jz

Hmmm. I was contemplating tossing in some 0w-30 euro spec mobil 1 i have left that was intended for my old A4. Whats wrong with mobil 1?

I've used Mobil1 0W-40 with excellent uoa results, but Mobil1 doesn't have a Euro spec 0W-30.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...s/Mobil_1.aspx

If you're talking about 0W-40, it's too thick for your car IMO. If you just want to get rid of it, I would probably use 1 quart and fill the rest with M1 0W-20.

-Dennis

[bluesubie]

Originally Posted by shu5892001

Will the 300V 0W20 withstand street use such as 8000 OCI and cold starts every day?

I heard some people say 300V is good for track and only meant for really short OCIs

Although Motul has recently reformulated the 300V oils, they still have enough detergents/dispersants for street use. Anyone that says they are for track only and short OCI's has not seen a virgin/used oil analysis on it.

You can always run a 5k mile OCI and do an analysis without drainging the oil. Data FTW. You can also call Motul USA and ask them.

-Dennis

[Huehuecoyotl]

Track day

[CSG Mike]

Oooh my friend drives for Liqui-Moly

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

Track day

Was there any sweating involved?

[Huehuecoyotl]

sweating and swearing both happen when its 111F on the track

[rice_classic]

Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

sweating and swearing both happen when its 111F on the track

I can vouch for this.

Cool-Shirt was one of the best additions to the car.

[Huehuecoyotl]

tell me more about the cool shirt, what is this you speak of cool-guy?

[rice_classic]

Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

tell me more about the cool shirt, what is this you speak of cool-guy?

Started a new thread:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33271

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

sweating and swearing both happen when its 111F on the track

Obscure rap reference went right over your head.

[Huehuecoyotl]

missed it refresh me

[King Tut]