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fif_gen_powa · 09-02-2016, 08:11 PM

Mobil 1 5w40 turbo diesel what I switched to

Rotella t6 5w40 looks good as well

Mean Green Z28 · 09-05-2016, 01:02 PM

Rotella T6 5W40 here. May switch to Amsoil just because a friend of mine became a dealer recently.

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j.curt · 09-05-2016, 04:49 PM

Is anyone running Royal Purple or am I wasting my money paying the price for that oil?

dreksnot · 09-05-2016, 08:28 PM

Has there ever been a case of a motor lost that can be attributed to brand (that was SAE approved)? I've never heard of an incident. So, if you're happy with what you're running, by all means, keep using it. IMO, it's all good - but do use the proper weight for your motor and purpose. 'nuff said.

1KillerSS · 09-05-2016, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.curt

Is anyone running Royal Purple or am I wasting my money paying the price for that oil?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreksnot

Has there ever been a case of a motor lost that can be attributed to brand (that was SAE approved)? I've never heard of an incident. So, if you're happy with what you're running, by all means, keep using it. IMO, it's all good - but do use the proper weight for your motor and purpose. 'nuff said.

I agree with what dreksnot has said here, but I was warned specifically against using Royal Purple, from AGP, when it comes to the turbos. According to Kevin, he has seen a good amount of turbo failures from people using Royal Purple.

j.curt · 09-06-2016, 01:09 AM

I had no idea about the turbo failures and Royal Purple. Guess it is time for an oil change. Thanks

SeaCompiler · 09-06-2016, 08:08 AM

Been using Penz Platinum 10w30 full synthetic with a container of lucas zddp additive for 2 years for every oil change. No issues with my particular setup. I have 15k miles on my turbo now and drive 140 miles per day. Dont go cheap on the oil filter. I run mobil 1 in all my other cars and i think it is also good oil. Amsoil also has good reviews here. I used Rotella T6 for a year with no issues. Walmart always has the best price on oil around me.

robbiegordon · 09-11-2016, 09:20 AM

im running rotella t6 5W40 too.. gunna pull an oil sample and send it blackstone once i put some miles on. i did notice a 5-10 degree increase in oil temp switching from redline 5w30 to the rotella t6.. but seems good as far as i can tell so far

AGP Turbo · 09-11-2016, 01:21 PM

All oils are not created equal and 6-8years ago there was a rash of engine and turbo failures, clearly related to oil failure. All the oil companies were playing games with blends and technology a lot of very expensive parts paid the price. They were so focused on making the oils as thin as possible so your crank would cut through it easier to gain 2hp and .1mpg that they started loosing their lubrication properties. Royal Purple lead the pack from what we saw. $20-30k N/A race engines, loads of our customer's turbos, stock EVO engines at low mileage, it was a very very real problem. Lot's of good information out now about additives, ZDDP, multi weight synthetics, etc if you want to search and read. Easy thing to do is just buy Brad Penn oil off Amazon and don't worry about it. They are real experts and have it all taken care of for you.

Redlineviper · 09-11-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AGP Turbo

All oils are not created equal and 6-8years ago there was a rash of engine and turbo failures, clearly related to oil failure. All the oil companies were playing games with blends and technology a lot of very expensive parts paid the price. They were so focused on making the oils as thin as possible so your crank would cut through it easier to gain 2hp and .1mpg that they started loosing their lubrication properties. Royal Purple lead the pack from what we saw. $20-30k N/A race engines, loads of our customer's turbos, stock EVO engines at low mileage, it was a very very real problem. Lot's of good information out now about additives, ZDDP, multi weight synthetics, etc if you want to search and read. Easy thing to do is just buy Brad Penn oil off Amazon and don't worry about it. They are real experts and have it all taken care of for you.

What viscosity do you think is ideal for Florida where it never drops below freezing and is usually 55+ degrees or hot?

AGP Turbo · 09-11-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Redlineviper

What viscosity do you think is ideal for Florida where it never drops below freezing and is usually 55+ degrees or hot?

Something around 10w-40 'winter' and 20w-50 summer.

SeaCompiler · 09-11-2016, 03:58 PM

I have been reading these "what is the best oil" threads as long as I have been a forum member. They helped me make my decision to switch to Penz.

gelboy1015 · 09-16-2016, 12:44 AM

20W50 VR1 is what I run

80mm turbo on a built 390ci engine.

JantzenOKC · 09-16-2016, 06:09 AM

I run Rotella T6 5w40. I know I'm a V6'r but I'm turbo and we built and forged this motor with .0025 clearances. I also like that the Rotella is cheap enough to change very often.

09-02-2016, 08:11 PM	#15
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	Mobil 1 5w40 turbo diesel what I switched to Rotella t6 5w40 looks good as well __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

09-05-2016, 01:02 PM	#16
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	Rotella T6 5W40 here. May switch to Amsoil just because a friend of mine became a dealer recently. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

09-05-2016, 08:28 PM	#18
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 13 Camaro LSX434 TT M6, 21 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	Has there ever been a case of a motor lost that can be attributed to brand (that was SAE approved)? I've never heard of an incident. So, if you're happy with what you're running, by all means, keep using it. IMO, it's all good - but do use the proper weight for your motor and purpose. 'nuff said. __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

09-06-2016, 08:08 AM	#21
SeaCompiler ...not a marine biologist Drives: 2012 Camaro RY SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clarkesville, GA Posts: 752 View My Garage	Been using Penz Platinum 10w30 full synthetic with a container of lucas zddp additive for 2 years for every oil change. No issues with my particular setup. I have 15k miles on my turbo now and drive 140 miles per day. Dont go cheap on the oil filter. I run mobil 1 in all my other cars and i think it is also good oil. Amsoil also has good reviews here. I used Rotella T6 for a year with no issues. Walmart always has the best price on oil around me. __________________ Forged 416 stroker Turbocharged with Huron Speed with Cam Motion custom grind,Tuned by Vengeance, 8psi, 25% PowerBond UDP, Ported TB, shaved heads, LS9 gaskets, chromoly pushrods, BT trunnions & dual valve springs, IWIS, Might Mouse CC, SJM Line Lock,, MSD 2-Step, ZL1 Rear End, ZL1 spoiler, Strut Brace, ARP bolts, Skip shift elim, A-Pillar Gauges, FR Style 41 20X10, 3 inch exhaust, blackouts, Lowered, Custom badges, Hines vents,RPI fender vents, Technostalgia Tail Lights, Metra Kit, Pioneer stereo, Morimoto RGB Halos, "The Great Awakening" on gab.com

09-11-2016, 09:20 AM	#22
robbiegordon Robert Drives: 2011 Summit White SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 323 View My Garage	im running rotella t6 5W40 too.. gunna pull an oil sample and send it blackstone once i put some miles on. i did notice a 5-10 degree increase in oil temp switching from redline 5w30 to the rotella t6.. but seems good as far as i can tell so far __________________ Turbonetics T76 10psi with aem truboost controller, 231/239 115 LSA Comp Cam, adm fpcm, zl1 pump, Tr7ix plugs, 3.91/1LE Gears,Melling Oil pump, custom intake, catless midpipes, powerbond 25% underdrive, PFADT Aluminum subframe bushings, 1.5 inch drop, PFADT sway bars, BMR; sub frame connectors ,Trailing arms, Toe Rods, strut tower brace and rear diff bushings, Hurst short throw shifter and line lock,dyno #s TBD, , tuned by Pat G tuning

09-05-2016, 04:49 PM	#17
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	Is anyone running Royal Purple or am I wasting my money paying the price for that oil?

09-06-2016, 01:09 AM	#20
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	I had no idea about the turbo failures and Royal Purple. Guess it is time for an oil change. Thanks

09-11-2016, 01:21 PM	#23
AGP Turbo Drives: All things Turbocharged Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 1,199	All oils are not created equal and 6-8years ago there was a rash of engine and turbo failures, clearly related to oil failure. All the oil companies were playing games with blends and technology a lot of very expensive parts paid the price. They were so focused on making the oils as thin as possible so your crank would cut through it easier to gain 2hp and .1mpg that they started loosing their lubrication properties. Royal Purple lead the pack from what we saw. $20-30k N/A race engines, loads of our customer's turbos, stock EVO engines at low mileage, it was a very very real problem. Lot's of good information out now about additives, ZDDP, multi weight synthetics, etc if you want to search and read. Easy thing to do is just buy Brad Penn oil off Amazon and don't worry about it. They are real experts and have it all taken care of for you.

09-11-2016, 03:58 PM	#26
SeaCompiler ...not a marine biologist Drives: 2012 Camaro RY SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clarkesville, GA Posts: 752 View My Garage	I have been reading these "what is the best oil" threads as long as I have been a forum member. They helped me make my decision to switch to Penz. __________________ Forged 416 stroker Turbocharged with Huron Speed with Cam Motion custom grind,Tuned by Vengeance, 8psi, 25% PowerBond UDP, Ported TB, shaved heads, LS9 gaskets, chromoly pushrods, BT trunnions & dual valve springs, IWIS, Might Mouse CC, SJM Line Lock,, MSD 2-Step, ZL1 Rear End, ZL1 spoiler, Strut Brace, ARP bolts, Skip shift elim, A-Pillar Gauges, FR Style 41 20X10, 3 inch exhaust, blackouts, Lowered, Custom badges, Hines vents,RPI fender vents, Technostalgia Tail Lights, Metra Kit, Pioneer stereo, Morimoto RGB Halos, "The Great Awakening" on gab.com

09-16-2016, 12:44 AM	#27
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	20W50 VR1 is what I run 80mm turbo on a built 390ci engine.

09-16-2016, 06:09 AM	#28
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	I run Rotella T6 5w40. I know I'm a V6'r but I'm turbo and we built and forged this motor with .0025 clearances. I also like that the Rotella is cheap enough to change very often. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph