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Originally Posted by EvolManiac
i could really use some more help.
I use Redline/HKS oils personally.
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Oh yeah...esters have a natural affinity for hot metals so it has a positive cleansing effect
Cleans up your engine real good if you allow it time and several oil change intervals to work its stuff. The downsides that I know of are that its expensive and hygroscopic.
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Originally Posted by plokivos
heard hks is already saying you want the evo 8 non mivec engine if you want power.
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how about the weight of the oil any suggestions? Ive been using 10w40 in the past but one of the Japanese guys were saying use 15w50, since it has more viscosity and lube the parts better. I dont want to loose power from the new oil though, im a mountain driver/drifter, so going up, i need some quick reaction from my engine. This is also my everyday car, and i dont want anything to happen to it as well. I would go with HKS but theres no time to order, so im stuck with limited selections...
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i have 5w-30redline oil full synthetic and its good for turbo cars.![Thumbs Up](https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/images/smilies/smilie_thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by EvolManiac
how about the weight of the oil any suggestions? Ive been using 10w40 in the past but one of the Japanese guys were saying use 15w50, since it has more viscosity and lube the parts better. I dont want to loose power from the new oil though, im a mountain driver/drifter, so going up, i need some quick reaction from my engine. This is also my everyday car, and i dont want anything to happen to it as well. I would go with HKS but theres no time to order, so im stuck with limited selections...
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Most ester-based oils can sustain long period of high temp operations without problem. Take redline for example, the 5w30 can go as high as 145C without thinning out to a level that will cause increased engine wear. Ester-based oils don't shear easily, making them perfect for high load and high temp operations.
I don't know what you are looking for considering you only have 2 choices
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Originally Posted by LordEvoIX
Make the weight selection based on your ambient temp and your usage application. If you use thick oils but doesn't bring the car up to operating temp, it will do more damage to your engine as the oil don't thin out enough to get between your bearings thus causing increased metal on metal wear. Modern engines have fine tolerances and as such, thick oils are usually not recommended unless you are sure that you will be using the oil within its operating temp. I take that to be between 90C to 110C having collated the info. from various sources. Try to keep the weight close to the manufacturer's recommendation. If you have an oil temp guage, look at the typical range of temp that you car operates within under daily driving and racing conditions. Use that info. to make your weight selection. If you don't have such info, thinner is better than thicker most of the time. Unless you are taking part in the 24hrs Le Mans of course
Most ester-based oils can sustain long period of high temp operations without problem. Take redline for example, the 5w30 can go as high as 145C without thinning out to a level that will cause increased engine wear. Ester-based oils don't shear easily, making them perfect for high load and high temp operations.
I don't know what you are looking for considering you only have 2 choices![Confused](https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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Most ester-based oils can sustain long period of high temp operations without problem. Take redline for example, the 5w30 can go as high as 145C without thinning out to a level that will cause increased engine wear. Ester-based oils don't shear easily, making them perfect for high load and high temp operations.
I don't know what you are looking for considering you only have 2 choices
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Good advice LordEvo
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