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Old 08-06-2008, 05:21 PM
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Other than Mobil 1 0W40
Have anyone experience long term use of other oil brands?
 
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i have been using royal purple 10-40 full syn for around 10k miles ( i change oil ever 5k) the waste oil looked great and still had great characteristics... i also am using less oil i now drop 1/2 qt ever 1000 miles instead of 1 qt every 1000 miles

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Motul 8100 5w40 is outstanding and Porsche approved.
 
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amsoil 5w-40 european spec
 
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Mobil 1 Delvac 5w-40....not that different, but it has more zinc.....been touted as better for our cars (approved weight, also called turbo diesel in the USA...). No issues.
 
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amsoil 5w-40 european spec
Same here.
 
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motul 8100
 
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I'm running mobile 1 5w50 without any issues.
 
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valvoline vr1 racing 20 w 50
 
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amsoil here.. It used to give me amazing engine life back in my 2 wheel racing days, I am hoping to see the same results on the P cars.
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amsoil 5w-40 european spec
I am switching next oil change...from the tests I have seen it is superior!
 
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