bwilke34

Hey guys I am getting ready to do my oil change on my evo this weekend and wanted to get some recommendations if any oil is better than another and so forth. Thanks for the input

fjm9898

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Wow you're a winner! You're the 100,000 Person to ask this Question!

Welcome to DSM tuners!

OEM engine? Run Mobile one as the oil cap says, cant go wrong there

Fireescape

Good help there ^^^

If you're running a journal bearing turbo then a high zinc oil, if not then any high quality synthetic oil, not Mobile 1 though from all accounts.

To be honest as long as you change your oil often, like every 3000 miles, then it makes bugger all difference

fjm9898

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So if he is all OEM engine/Turbo then why is running the recommended oil by the manufacturer, the oil that comes in the car, bad??? Makes sense to me.

Ag4G63

It's all preference really if you are using good quality synthetic oil. If you want in depth oil analysis head over to Bob is the oil guy.

I use Shell Rotella T6 5W-40. Love the stuff.

Leonthefaded

Do not be discouraged by some of the responses you are likely to get.
AMSOil is by far the best to use. I use it and I sell it. I do not know who is the current EvoM AMSOil dealer, but check around with your local parts stores and ask who your local dealer is.



Engine Oil
Grade 1......SL[1]
Maximum Performance SAE 10W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (ATMQT)
Performance Plus XL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLTQT)
Performance Synthetic 10W30 OE Motor Oil (OETQT)
All TEMPS......10W-30
Manual Transmission,W5M51-2 (5-SPD)......GL-4
All TEMPS......75W-85W, 75W-90
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (75W-90) API GL-4 (MTGQT)
Manual Transmission,W6MAA-1 (6-SPD)......GL-4
All TEMPS......75W-85W, 75W-90
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (75W-90) API GL-4 (MTGQT)
Limited Slip Differential, Rear......GLS [2]
All TEMPS......
No AMSOIL Product Recommendation
Transfer Case,......GL-5
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVGQT)
75W-90 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGRQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-110 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVTQT)
Fluids
Brake Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN) [3]
Power Steering Fluid......PS
Power Steering Fluid (PSFCN) [4]
Clutch Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN) [3]

[1] Must use synthetic engine oil.
[2] Mitsubishi Diamond Queen LSD Gear Oil.
[3] Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT 3
[4] Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid or Diamond SP, SPIII


FILTERS:
Oil Filter Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter (EA15K13)
Oil Filter WIX 57092 Oil Filter
Air Filter WIX 46215 Air Filter

gsrboi80

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Hahaha, raise your hand if you knew this was coming.

Everytime without fail. It's like they're all brainwashed.

Pathetic

TommiM

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If your still on the stock motor, then run the weight that's on your oil cap. Your motor will be fine if you run Mobil 1, you can spend a lot more on boutique oils, and nothing wrong with that other than the cost. Unfortunately this question becomes a heated debate on forums. I understand you want to make sure you are using a high quality product because you take pride in your vehicle, but like was said earlier, if your basically stock, sticking with what the oem manufacturer states on your oil cap is just fine, I promise.

Leonthefaded

I used to say the same thing. I used Mobil1 for years and years. Then I met Mario a local AMSOil dealer, after I inquired about it. I tested it out and was sold. Everyone prefers their own brands or things they are comfortable with. I wouldn't call it brainwashing though.


Humor the rest of us on your suggestion?

gsrboi80

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There is no blanket statement "Best Oil" Period.

I've used UOA's, feel, and usage to determine a best oil my given application

TommiM

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These type of blanket statements are not only innacurate. but also doesn't help the community gain any knowledge. For one, there is no ONE oil that's the best to use because any one oil cant be the best at everything. The question becomes what the oil is intended for. Are you saying that there is some magical oil that is best for a Race engine to run a qualifying lap on, at the same also be able to do a 10,000 mile uoa? Give me a break. This is my point. If your on a built block the BETTER choice is something like a 15w50, but if your stock that is not the best choice. There are better oils that handle fuels like Ethanol than others, so that is another factor. Do you get what Im getting at now-- there is no best oil to use and for those members that don't know a lot about oils and read this on here they wont know any better.

For the record I use Amsoil, do I think its the absolute best, not at all. Given all the factors involved, this brand offers a happy balance. I also am not a fan of Mobil 1, but I see no issues in using the better Mobil 1 lineup, in a mostly stock 4g63.

Ag4G63

AMSoil is no doubt good stuff. Then again most full synthetic oil is.

I use the Shell Rotella T6 in my 05 Kawi 636 too. It uses a wet clutch and is harder on oil than a car is. High Zinc content as well.

It's all about what you feel comfortable with and what you are looking for in an oil.

golgo13

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Here's a good read:

http://540ratblog.wordpress.com/

Leonthefaded

I think I stepped on a landmine here. Allow me to correct myself.

"AMSOil in my opinion is by far the best choice over many leading competitors, however the use and interval may be application dependant"

TommiM

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Some more good read, post #58

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...run-oil-4.html