The theory of Synthetic oil in New EVO
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thanks for bringing up this question, Az3ar, I have wondered about this also... I kind of figured that mitsu possilby ran the engine on a stand or something before it was installed in the car, but i hadn't thought about an addative being used. I hope someone has some facts concerning this issue because I find it pretty interesting!
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Originally Posted by EVO_8
Whatever you do don't use conventional oil, turbo gets too hot.
Regular oil caused a problem with my first turbo car - 1987 Mitsubishi Starion.
The turbo simply stopped spinning. I took it apart and found hard, black carbon deposits on the internals. I was able to clean it up (wasn't easy) and got it to work.
Since then I've always used synthetic oil on turbo equipped cars.
Regular oil caused a problem with my first turbo car - 1987 Mitsubishi Starion.
The turbo simply stopped spinning. I took it apart and found hard, black carbon deposits on the internals. I was able to clean it up (wasn't easy) and got it to work.
Since then I've always used synthetic oil on turbo equipped cars.
also i was under the impression that the corrosive properties of synthetic oil, only effect older cars with petroleum based/rubber lines.
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Guys, heres the deal. Just follow Mitsu's recommendations. Stop second guessing them. They have been working around variations of the 4g63 since the mid 80's and I'm inclined to take the word of the people who designed and built the vehicle.
Today's high performance engines are designed to run well with minimum break in procedure. In most cases, its a design requirement. Today's focus on quality has allowed manufactueres to dail in tolerances and clearances to the point where a rigorous break in procedure is not necessary. A build up of a race motor is completely different than a production motor even if the parts are the same. Your going to have different tolerances and clearances that might require a more extensive break-in.
Guys, seriously. The vast majority of evos are running with 100% healthy motors thanks to the break in procedure recommended by mitsu.
Today's high performance engines are designed to run well with minimum break in procedure. In most cases, its a design requirement. Today's focus on quality has allowed manufactueres to dail in tolerances and clearances to the point where a rigorous break in procedure is not necessary. A build up of a race motor is completely different than a production motor even if the parts are the same. Your going to have different tolerances and clearances that might require a more extensive break-in.
Guys, seriously. The vast majority of evos are running with 100% healthy motors thanks to the break in procedure recommended by mitsu.
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Yea, thanks for bringing it up....like this haven't been beaten to death yet. What else is there to chime in on? You will get the same result just as other threads regarding this topic. Some will say go conventional and others will say stay with the synthetic!!!! Now, I guess you think this thread will be different huh? Oh, it's "Break" not "Brake"!!!!
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Thanks for all the great information about this. I just bought an IX and when I talked to the dealer they said that the car comes from Mitsubishi with regular oil in it for the break-in period. Then it is suggested that I put Synthetic in it. Mobil 1 to be exact. I was also told that I cannot run any other synthetic oil besides Mobil 1. I smell lies?
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Yea, thanks for bringing it up....like this haven't been beaten to death yet. What else is there to chime in on? You will get the same result just as other threads regarding this topic. Some will say go conventional and others will say stay with the synthetic!!!! Now, I guess you think this thread will be different huh? Oh, it's "Break" not "Brake"!!!!
This thread purpose is to know why does Mitsu, Dodge and Porsche opinion is different than other car manufacture like Toyota. I am curios to know if they use an additive or they break in the engine on a stand.
There must be a reason behind this and I am looking for the people who might know the story in and out.
oh that wont be you for sure
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Originally Posted by Az3ar
This thread purpose is to know why does Mitsu, Dodge and Porsche opinion is different than other car manufacture like Toyota. I am curios to know if they use an additive or they break in the engine on a stand.
There must be a reason behind this and I am looking for the people who might know the story in and out.
oh that wont be you for sure
There must be a reason behind this and I am looking for the people who might know the story in and out.
oh that wont be you for sure
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I also wonder if Mitsubishi added a shot of Moly to the Break-in oil. Subaru and Honda do. The only way to tell is to send the oil off to Blackstone Labs!
If you want to learn more about oil go to this website: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
If you want to learn more about oil go to this website: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
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Originally Posted by k270kmh
I trust Mitsu recommendation.
BTW, What are the pros/cons of adding engine cleaner additive in the engine oil whenever changing the engine oil?
BTW, What are the pros/cons of adding engine cleaner additive in the engine oil whenever changing the engine oil?
Mobil 1 10W-30 is not approved for use in Porsche/BMW in this weight. It does not stay in grade during the longer BMW drain intervals. Mobil 1 is fine if you cahnge it often, I just like having the added security of a ACEA A3 oil.