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2point · 08-14-2009, 01:48 PM

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This well researched and documented thread is about OIL 101, effects, changes, flows, what to use and when and why and more.. .

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I use 0W-30 M1. 14500 K on car. first 2 oil changes were Dino M1 & 3rd was 1/2 cyn and 4th all M1 0W-30 syn. 4500 mile change interval on M1 syn 0W30 and I will be getting an oil analysis on it. I also use a M1 filter and a brand new K&N drop in air filter in OEM air box. Results wont be back for a month probably.

OW-30 is not too thin but that is dependant on the starting viscosity of the oil at XX temp and then it's final operating temp. Some vary. I think M1 0W-30 is fine and is better than their 5W-30 oil. Walmart also sell 5 quarts for about $25 and sometimes $22.

- When I do an oil change I blow in the fill cap and get out extra oil.
- I prefill/soak my oil filter even though it's messy before instal
- I overfill by 0.5 quart if I plan on road racing or AutoX = 5.5 quart
- I have no reservations on what weight of oil to use durring racing but have had luck with 1quart 5W-30 and the rest 0W-40 M1.
- I suggest a Mugen oil pan or Hytech baffeled oil pan for racing
- I suggest OEM, Wix, Purolator Purone or M1 oil filters.
- For racing I suggest the OEM or Wix S2000 filter but you have to remove a sheild on the K20Z3 motor to get it on. Reason = Less backpressure and more flow.
- I suggest upgrading the cooling system before upgrading to a oil cooler for racing purposes or boosted cars.

08-14-2009, 01:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
2point Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: AZ Age: 31 Posts: 1,653	This guy is a brain This well researched and documented thread is about OIL 101, effects, changes, flows, what to use and when and why and more.. . Motor Oil - All Chapters, Inclusive -Copy and Save This - FerrariChat.com I use 0W-30 M1. 14500 K on car. first 2 oil changes were Dino M1 & 3rd was 1/2 cyn and 4th all M1 0W-30 syn. 4500 mile change interval on M1 syn 0W30 and I will be getting an oil analysis on it. I also use a M1 filter and a brand new K&N drop in air filter in OEM air box. Results wont be back for a month probably. OW-30 is not too thin but that is dependant on the starting viscosity of the oil at XX temp and then it's final operating temp. Some vary. I think M1 0W-30 is fine and is better than their 5W-30 oil. Walmart also sell 5 quarts for about $25 and sometimes $22. - When I do an oil change I blow in the fill cap and get out extra oil. - I prefill/soak my oil filter even though it's messy before instal - I overfill by 0.5 quart if I plan on road racing or AutoX = 5.5 quart - I have no reservations on what weight of oil to use durring racing but have had luck with 1quart 5W-30 and the rest 0W-40 M1. - I suggest a Mugen oil pan or Hytech baffeled oil pan for racing - I suggest OEM, Wix, Purolator Purone or M1 oil filters. - For racing I suggest the OEM or Wix S2000 filter but you have to remove a sheild on the K20Z3 motor to get it on. Reason = Less backpressure and more flow. - I suggest upgrading the cooling system before upgrading to a oil cooler for racing purposes or boosted cars. Last edited by 2point; 08-14-2009 at 01:51 PM.