What brand/weight oil are you running?

[TheFallenTSI97]

This has probably been covered to death but I'm apparently and idiot when it comes to using the search. I tried several different key words and search options but couldn't find the information I'm looking for. So please don't kill me

I'm mainly asking the people that are pushing 500+whp on their car with large frame turbo, forged internals, and worked heads. I want to know what brand/viscosity oil you guys are using on your builds. I had been using Royal Purple on the previous setup. But with the new setup I want to ensure prolonged life of my turbo and engine. I considered running Rotella synthetic 5w-40 as it's made to support the high PSI and high temps of a turbo diesel. But at the same time I wasn't sure if that would be a little too "thick" for my car. Any input is greatly appreciated. If there is a thread on this exact topic please link me. I apologize again if I'm ressurecting a dead horse to beat it again.

 

[DigORdieTSi]

Valvoline VR1, AMSoil dominator, Brad Penn and Joe Gibbs racing oil are the only brands I would use. As far as what weight to use depends on a few things: How cold it is, bearing clearances, piston-to-wall, and modified oiling systems. I like to run 10w30 in the winter & 15w50-20w50 in the summer. A built motor with larger tolerances require thicker oil. The '10w' in 10w30, is just the cold starting viscosity rating. Then, once a certain oil temp is achieved. Its 30-weight oil.

 

[nitrouskris]

10w40 mix of synthetic and conventional oil.

Moroso Oil Pan
Morales Racing Oil Cooler
Morales Racing Remote Oil Filter Kit
Morales Racing Oil Pick Up

 

[907dsm]

Curious why did you decide to mix synthetic and conventional oil?

I personally run Rotella T6 in my Subaru, and once the Tsi gets back on the road it'll have Joe Gibbs BR30 for break in and be ran with T6 after.

 

[spadepro22]

I had a phone convo with the guy that did the tec write-up on the Brad Penn and he said that the jelling problem occurs when the mixture of there oil and E-85 sits for a period of time. I stated that my car is a dd and gets the oil changed every 3,000 miles and I hadn't seen any ill effects. He said I should keep running it as long as I continue to do so. He said if you store your car for a period of time with E-85 ie winter, thats when more than likely you'll run into jelling. Most know that weight depends on specs of your motor, but he said 20w-50 was there best seller.

 

[TheFallenTSI97]

Is the Vr1 20-50 conventional? I know they make a synthetic blend but is the standard Vr1 just a conventional?

 

[blizz99]

Is the Vr1 20-50 conventional? I know they make a synthetic blend but is the standard Vr1 just a conventional?

Yes it is.

 

[TheFallenTSI97]

I wasn't sure but I may not use that for break in. I haven't decided I know Royal Purple makes a break in oil that is high in Zinc but I know it's going to be super expensive for something that is going to just be drained within 100-200 miles or so

 

[jery1234]

Rotella 15-40 here

 

[ulitka]

Amsoil Dominator 15w50. If I was daily driving, then i would use Amsoil Dominator 10w30. Amsoil Dominator engine oil is designed to handle harmful side affects of alcohol fuels like E85. WIX oil filter.

 

[theamsoilguy]

FYI AMSOIL Sells a break in oil. I run 0-30 winter and 10-40 or 20-50 in the race car. For breaking in a rebuild my mechanic friend wants me to run a break in oil or non synthetic to seat the rings. New cars come with synthetic, we debate it all the time and I am a AMSOIL delear and dont really know whats best for a new motor I run the break in oil now for the first few hours.

 

[danl]

John Deere 15w/40

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[tylersevo]

Stock rebuilt bottom end- AMSOil Z-Rod 10w-30. I live in Indiana and we just had our first snow along with a sub 20 degree day. After sitting all day outside the car fired right up. AMSOil does seem to increase oil pressure some as well.

 

[TheFallenTSI97]

John Deere 15w/40

Nothing runs like a Deere . Sorry couldn't resist. I imagine you have to go straight a John Deere distributor for that don't you? And anything with there name on it is going to be pricey. I'm not sure how much that is a qt.

 

[ram rt]

Just filled up with rotella t6, now I just have to wait for spring to run it

 

[DogWhistle]

2.3L stroker, forged bottom end, Speed Pro rod bearings, ACL main bearings:
Break-in oil: Driven Racing Oil 5W-30 BR high zinc, non-detergent
Winter oil: Driven Racing Oil 5W-20 FR20 high zinc, non-detergent
Summer oil: Driven Racing Oil 10W-30 HR-4 high-zinc, non-detergent

 

[BossGreen]

Mobil 1

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Mobil 1

Mobile 1 sucks, but it's what the mitsu dealer here runs. F that

 

[Doubleot]

I've always used Valvoline in all of my vehicles and will continue to do so. Never had an issue if any sort.