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boxster03 05-07-2010 05:24 PM

synthetic always going to leak more than dyno

uwanna 05-07-2010 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotwatermusic (Post 5339314)
I am just going to replace the Brad Penn that leaks out with the new Mobil 1 0w50 race oil that's suppose to come out this month. High ZDDP, made for flat tappets, 0w cold flow, it looks like a good choice.

Great idea, but dig deep in your wallet! Price will be north of $10 a quart and as it says on the bottle "not for street use". The reason is their racing oil, and most racing oils, have a much less robust detergent package than "street oils". Recommended change intervals on true racing oils is 2000 miles or less when used in a "street car". (race folks change after every race) So could be a little pricey if used on a regular basis!

Hotwatermusic 05-07-2010 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by boxster03 (Post 5339338)
synthetic always going to leak more than dyno

Which is why my situation--going from Royal Purple full synthetic to Brad Penn "mostly dino"--baffles me. When I first put the Royal Purple in, the car had been on Castrol GTX for over 20 years (according to the PO), so I knew I was taking a HUGE risk going to full synthetic. But it never had an oil leak that actually reached the floor. There was slight weeping at the case seam, but nothing like what is going on now that I switched to Brad Penn. I leave a little stain everywhere I park now. It's frustrating to say the least.

fredmo1947 05-08-2010 04:38 AM

I was using Castrol GTX 20-50. Seemed to be a good oil, but I did have a couple small leaks. Drank some Koolaid, (compliments of this forum) and tried BP 20-50 ($7.50/Qt.) No leaks, no temp increase, no turn over issues, and no oil pressure issues. Having read several threads regarding oil changes, I don't plan on changing the oil again until I hit 7 or 8K on this load, so the $ for the 11.5 qts is not that big a deal. Seems to be working fine!

ja78911sc 05-08-2010 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fredmo1947 (Post 5339851)
I was using Castrol GTX 20-50. Seemed to be a good oil, but I did have a couple small leaks. Drank some Koolaid, (compliments of this forum) and tried BP 20-50 ($7.50/Qt.) No leaks, no temp increase, no turn over issues, and no oil pressure issues. Having read several threads regarding oil changes, I don't plan on changing the oil again until I hit 7 or 8K on this load, so the $ for the 11.5 qts is not that big a deal. Seems to be working fine!

$7.50 a qt. seems high. I picked up a case for $54.00/$4.50 a qt. at a local dirt track race shop. I am drinking the green Kool-Aid as well ;)


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