Redline 0w20, notice to vendors/shops

[bluesubie]

Originally Posted by BRZPDX

I spoke with Redline's rep today regarding this bulletin. The rep was not aware of this bulletin (not sure why my tuner shop said it was from Redline, perhaps a different department) and they say the 0w20 will be fine even in the 260F range, as Dezoris's UOA proved.

My tuner shop is half and half on this. They say that the Turbo set-up I have shares the oil with the engine, unlike the SC kit that has a closed system, and the turbo clearances are bigger/looser than the engine since it requires more rotation/generates a lot more heat. For this, the turbo will benefit from a 5w30 type oil over 0w20. They agreed that with Dezoris's UOA, the 0w20 will be fine for the engine.

At this point, we agreed to stay at 0w20 unless I see increased oil consumption, and to keep an eye out on the dip stick. If the oil is not holding up well with the turbo, they recommend a heavier oil. Turbo clearance and FA20 engine clearance are different, as well as heat. I probably need to do a UOA since I am approaching my 3k mile..

You can also contact Red Line direct for their recommendation. As I stated, you may not gain anything by going with a 5W-30 since many of them will shear to a 20 grade anyway. A Euro 5W-30 or a race 5W-30 is another story.

-Dennis