Castrol GTX for RRM turbo app...
Oct 4, 2008, 11:08 AM
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lancer is not my main transportation, so i wouldnt have to worry about sitting in LA rush hour.
here are the specs
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd30.aspx
here are the specs
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd30.aspx
Oct 13, 2008, 05:16 PM
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I'm running conventional Pennzoil 10w30 at the moment. I'd say that this is the absolute threshold for running a thinner oil after turbo. My oil pressure at idle has gotten as low as 8psi after warming up. This is, however, technically within Mitsu spec according to the FSM.
Oct 15, 2008, 07:58 PM
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Use of a high viscosity oil such as 20W-50 is not recommended in a stock or tight clearanced engine.
A higher viscosity oil does not mean "Better Protection" and can have some ill effects on these little screamers. Loss of HP and fuel mileage along with higher oil temps and possible oil starvation of the bearings and turbo. May not be a catostrophic failure, but may be a slow untimely death.
The OEM uses synthetic fluids in the EVO as they are superior to petroleum oils in every way. They are not thinner than petroleum, that is a Myth that some moron started over 30 years ago and it still perpetuates today.
Doc
A higher viscosity oil does not mean "Better Protection" and can have some ill effects on these little screamers. Loss of HP and fuel mileage along with higher oil temps and possible oil starvation of the bearings and turbo. May not be a catostrophic failure, but may be a slow untimely death.
The OEM uses synthetic fluids in the EVO as they are superior to petroleum oils in every way. They are not thinner than petroleum, that is a Myth that some moron started over 30 years ago and it still perpetuates today.
Doc
Oct 15, 2008, 08:17 PM
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Use of a high viscosity oil such as 20W-50 is not recommended in a stock or tight clearanced engine.
A higher viscosity oil does not mean "Better Protection" and can have some ill effects on these little screamers. Loss of HP and fuel mileage along with higher oil temps and possible oil starvation of the bearings and turbo. May not be a catostrophic failure, but may be a slow untimely death.
The OEM uses synthetic fluids in the EVO as they are superior to petroleum oils in every way. They are not thinner than petroleum, that is a Myth that some moron started over 30 years ago and it still perpetuates today.
Doc
A higher viscosity oil does not mean "Better Protection" and can have some ill effects on these little screamers. Loss of HP and fuel mileage along with higher oil temps and possible oil starvation of the bearings and turbo. May not be a catostrophic failure, but may be a slow untimely death.
The OEM uses synthetic fluids in the EVO as they are superior to petroleum oils in every way. They are not thinner than petroleum, that is a Myth that some moron started over 30 years ago and it still perpetuates today.
Doc
Oct 15, 2008, 09:01 PM
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At least we know my story doesn't change.. LOL
20W-50 is just too high a viscosity for 99.9% of EVO's
I won't mention any names but, there are a couple highly respected companies on here that will recommend an oil simply by what they think the customer wants to hear. Not my way of doing things. The customer is not always right.
20W-50 is just too high a viscosity for 99.9% of EVO's
I won't mention any names but, there are a couple highly respected companies on here that will recommend an oil simply by what they think the customer wants to hear. Not my way of doing things. The customer is not always right.
Once i heard that rumor of the guy blowing his motor/turbo because he used other than 20W 50 conv i was spooked.
Oct 17, 2008, 07:28 PM
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