Addition Info reference in the 101 Projects Book (and help with oil type selection)
 

Hi all,

Question for ya...in the 101 Projects book, in the section for oil changed, Wayne talks briefly about choosing an oil type. He mentions going to 101Projects.com for more information.

I went there but I can't find more information. Can someone point me to those details please?

Here is my question. I live in Arizona and I will be attempting my first oil change in late January. That change should take me to about June for the next 5000 mile change. My mechanic, I know used a synthetic Pennzoil type, but I don't know the exact type. Prior to that was the previous owner and he had the dealer do that change. The paperwork for that one just said Mobil 1 Syn.

I'm not married to any brand so can someone give me some suugestions on what brand and weight would be appropriate for my climate? I think Porsche recommends 0W40 and something else...However, in my case with a January thru June run I have the cold morning startups into the hot afternoon trip home from work.

Thoughts?

Thank you!!!

Adam

"Search" is always your best friend, and be ready to be inundated with opinions, many baseless.....

Of course I did that already.

I'm not seeing any detailed articles on oil types that I'd expect to see given the author's reference to it.

Can you provide me with a link to the page where this is discussed?

Thanks!

This should help: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php

Look for Porsche A40 approval on the bottle. That's all you need.

Only if you want to drink the corporate Kool-Aid, otherwise do a search and find out what works best.

Recommended by LN Engineering....Joe Gibbs DT40 from LN or Summit racing. Best, Mark

When it comes time to hype yourself as an independent mechanic, there are two standard mantras:

1. Cheaper

2. Better/smarter than the dealer (maybe even better than Porsche)

BTW, check out the Joe Gibbs NASCAR racers ... Mobil 1 decals

.......but not their oil.