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Originally Posted by azbanks
Does anyone have any info on Motul.
Flash, come sit in traffic on the freeway in Phoenix for 45-60 minutes when it is 118. Yeah, 20-50 is good for that.
(Hot summers in Canada. LOL! LOL! Some of you guys crack me up.  ) |
I've used it in all my vehicles for years. When I got my 968 back, I called my rep and asked for a recommend. Lucky for me he recommended the same oil I use in my Smart: 5w/40 8100 X-cess. Looks like Chuck (my rep) is in good company.
"WHICH MOTOR OIL DO I (CHARLES NAVARRO) USE?
For cars under warranty, we use primarily Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40, which is still a mid-SAPS oil with higher Zn and P levels than the low or no-SAPS oils favored by manufacturers for emissions system protection. Both used oil analysis and physical engine teardowns have proven this lubricant to be a superior choice to Mobil 1. Although we are still fans of Brad Penn, outside of warranty, we recommend Joe Gibbs Racing lubricants due to how closely they have worked with Flat 6 Innovations and us in developing their oils for use in Porsche models.
Very important in my consideration of any oils are that they have the proper balance of Zn and P as well as level of detergency. Oils with high detergency need equally high levels of anti-wear additives as well as those oils using Ca-based detergents also need more Zn and P that those oils that use Mg and/or Na detergents.
I do not recommend using ZDDP boosters of any kind"
http://lnengineering.com/index.php/resources/2014/02/28/frequently-asked-questions-about-motor-oils/
BTW, When I previously owned the 968 and lived in Las Vegas, Chuck recommended 15W-50 300V racing oil, due to the summer heat.
Happy Trails