Oil discussion compilation thread
 

Below is a collection of links found on msf (and now other reputable sites) that are oil related.

There is also a link to what is thought as the most informative oil website that I know of, "Bob is the Oil Guy .com".

Thank fucking fuck Rob!

I know it's not on MSF, but this link has some really great analysis of motor oil.

FerrariChat.com - FAQ: Motor Oil Articles by Dr. Ali E. Haas (AEHaas)

The guy has basically tested everything out there, and even uses math to prove his points! *gasp*

Thanks very much nindoja.

I'm adding the link you provided to the OP.

Great stuff!

The site below has the same info as nindoja, but has some of Dr. Haas's credentials included in the beginning.

Motor Oil - All Chapters, Inclusive -Copy and Save This - FerrariChat.com

Adding to OP. Thanks very much for the contribution!

The Dr's credentials definitely add credibility to the thread.

I plan on switching to this my next oil change. Penn Grade 1 High Performance Oil

I'm still debating on 10w-40 or 10w-30.

Brad Penn "Green Oil" is supposed to be some of the best stuff around. I'll give a further review vs. Pennzoil Platinum in a separate thread you can link here after the switch.

I know you are familiar with the Evo world, and Forced Performance highly recommends Brad Penn.

Check out that Zddp in modern oil thread (started by Lex) above.

There is a link to a test of oils performed by Forced Performance (white paper Ziggo reminded me of).

Will do, thanks. The 2.1 stroker running an FP Black I'm building now will be running Brad Penn 20w-50 (off topic yes but cool none the less LOL)

I don't know who is copying who, but Dr. Haas and Bob the Oil Guy have exactly the same write up's about oil! It's all very good information, but someone is guilty of plagiarism.

Bob the Oil Guy University
Motor Oil 101 - Bob is the Oil Guy

Dr. Haas, the PHd Surgeon
Motor Oil - All Chapters, Inclusive -Copy and Save This - FerrariChat.com

Um, read the bob link. "by AE Haas"

Ok....I didn't read the fine print! Gotta give me a little break, I'm looking through tri-focals! lol

Great thread Rob, ton of good info.

@codyb154

I just installed a oil temp and pressure gauges.
What temp does my oil need to be at before i can shut off my car safely to prevent turbo damage?
I tried searching but was unable to find a result.
thanks

2con

It's not the hot oil that damages the turbo, it's the hot turbo itself. That's why you need to drive normally for at least 2-3 minutes after a long/agitated drive before you shut your car off.
The turbo heats up quite a lot from the exhaust gasses (mostly) and some components can reach easily 1200-1400F (even 1500-1600). On the other hand the oil should always be at the operating temperature. Keeping the engine running for a few minutes before shutting the car off will simply bring the turbo temperature down to the oil/coolant temperature (or close).

Hmmmm

Just shy of 150 posts.

Bumping lots of old threads with stupid comments.

Whatcha got to sell?

Oh come on, he's been here for a few years now and obviously isn't a noob.

Join date means nothing.

Obviously not an active member.

I got this UOA done last oil change. The oil used was BG Products full synthetic line. Been a while since I've researched what all that means, but I figured I would share this for the people that can interpret the information.

The oil was changed and analyzed after 4800 miles of use.

I am sorry for the image being sideways. When I upload from my phone it always does this, hence my avatar.

I'm hoping this oil suits our platform well. I did some research, but still don't know how to determine what some of those numbers mean.

Anyone?

Apparently BG Products will warranty any components you use their products in so long as you fall within certain guidelines. I plan on using their tranny fluid as well and will post pros/cons afterward.

I have always been a fan of their 44k, so we will see how well their other products work.

Great thread truly appreciated

T6 /thread.

T6 has been said, the thread is over, hence /thread