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3T-GTE: Which viscosity of engine oil?
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Fri, 23 May 2003 05:14
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Hi,
I have heard a roaring debate about what visocity of oil should be put in the 3T-GTE. Some have said a low viscosity oil is better whereas others say a high viscosity oil is better. What are peoples opinions?
Daniel
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Re: 3T-GTE: Which viscosity of engine oil?
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Fri, 23 May 2003 12:34
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well it really depends on what the manufacturer specifies...
they usually variate it a bit so u can choose pending if u want performane or longer life... yet they still point out the recommended one
remember its not JUST viscosity ....i forget what its called but u gotta get the right age thing for your car.....like some oils are for cars built from 84-88 ....then one is for 92-96 etc
if i find out whats its called ill let u know
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I supported Toymods
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May 2002
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Re: 3T-GTE: Which viscosity of engine oil?
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Fri, 23 May 2003 13:48
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it also depends on waht condition the engine is in. if it's a little bit sick, you generally want something a little thicker that wont seep through dying seals.
I'd probably say a good quality mineral oil would be the go. 15w50 or 20w50.
synthetic would be nice, but realistically it wouldn't be worth all the extra expense on an older engine which works just as well on mineral
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Re: 3T-GTE: Which viscosity of engine oil?
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Fri, 23 May 2003 13:51
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go synthetic
at the VERY most $10 more
whats $10 every 6 months ....really....
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December 2002
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Re: 3T-GTE: Which viscosity of engine oil?
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Sat, 24 May 2003 00:41
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So what would people say about a castrol Formula R Synthetic 10W60 oil? the description from castrols website reads like this:
"Recommended for highly stressed competition engines and older technology sports cars and luxury sedans. The wider 10W60 viscosity range ensures maximum protection under a wide range of driving conditions and high stress applications. Exceptional thermal stability helps provide cleaner running engines. Helps extend the life of your engine through maintaining high film thickness and good oil pressure at high temperatures. Suitable for the hottest and coldest climates. Exceptional turbo-charged engine performance."
Of course all that's an advertising gimmick but some of it has to be true. There is also a 5W-30 oil
Regards
Daniel
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I supported Toymods
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May 2002
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Re: 3T-GTE: Which viscosity of engine oil?
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Sat, 24 May 2003 00:48
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you'll find a 5w30 (like mobil1) will be too thin for your engine. you'll end up burning a lot of it.
that castrol stuff sounds good! I'd been looking for a 10w60 oil for a while
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April 2003
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Re: 3T-GTE: Which viscosity of engine oil?
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Sat, 24 May 2003 05:46
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Yeah, I have been usng the Mobil XHS for a while now and I have been happy with it, but I too wonder if i would be better off going to a X - 50+ viscosity.
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May 2002
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Re: 3T-GTE: Which viscosity of engine oil?
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Sun, 25 May 2003 00:10
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I use Mobil 1 racing 4T which is 15w 50 and is synthetic. I'm really happy with it on my gze.
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