OCD Oil Change on the Red Dragon
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08-22-2010 | 09:01 AM
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I have never had an issue with 15W-50 and I know of several members on the forum that use it on a regular basis. Mobil 5w-40 has been known to thin out (cant think of the right word) causing the engine to start burning the oil. 15w-50 tends to fix that trend. I know of several members that have stated 15w-50 stopped their oil burning issues.....
Jason
Jason
I know most of the guys that race 997's in PCA ect are useing 15w50 Mobil or they use Royal Purple or Amsoil in this weight.
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08-22-2010 | 09:16 AM
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No worries. Yeah that 5w-50 is hard to find. I wish I kept up on my oil knowledge more but if memory serves its either only really sold in Europe or is just not made in large quantities anymore. From a quick search there are not a lot of places to source it from. Mobil 5w-50 really hits a big range of operating temps and is extremely versatile and sought after (up to 400 deg operating temps). My only concern would be being able to have a steady supply. However, if your indy has access to lots of it then you should have no problem.
I remember this oil from conversations regarding my M3 on some Bimmer forums and hearing it produced great results.
Jason
I remember this oil from conversations regarding my M3 on some Bimmer forums and hearing it produced great results.
Jason
Price including shipping is competitive with 0w-40 where I live, AVLube service has been good.
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08-24-2010 | 07:13 AM
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Agree 5w-50 hard to find locally --I've been getting it here, usually 2 boxes (12 quarts) at a time: http://store.avlube.com/mobil15w50.html
Price including shipping is competitive with 0w-40 where I live, AVLube service has been good.
Price including shipping is competitive with 0w-40 where I live, AVLube service has been good.
#51
08-24-2010 | 07:22 AM
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Castrol 5w-50 slowed my oil burning down it seems. I have 1000 miles since last oil change and with 0w40 Mobil I would be close to needing to add oil. With Castrol 5w50 I'm not down a bar yet.
I know most of the guys that race 997's in PCA ect are useing 15w50 Mobil or they use Royal Purple or Amsoil in this weight.
I know most of the guys that race 997's in PCA ect are useing 15w50 Mobil or they use Royal Purple or Amsoil in this weight.
#53
08-25-2010 | 03:08 PM
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Thanks for all the great info. I have learned so much about oil that the local auto supply store probably think I am nut! 
1. Where can you buy Castrol Syntec 5W40?
2. Would you please check your tools and let me know the proper socket and hex bit size for 997S? (I used a friend's tool to do my first oil change recently. I used 27mm socket for the filter wrench and 8mm hex bit for the drain plug. They seem to fit fine. But, I would like to make sure they are the correct ones before I purchase my own tools.)
Thanks,
Jim
1. Where can you buy Castrol Syntec 5W40?
2. Would you please check your tools and let me know the proper socket and hex bit size for 997S? (I used a friend's tool to do my first oil change recently. I used 27mm socket for the filter wrench and 8mm hex bit for the drain plug. They seem to fit fine. But, I would like to make sure they are the correct ones before I purchase my own tools.)
Thanks,
Jim
#54
08-31-2010 | 03:03 PM
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Jason,
Question on the LN parts: For those of us still under CPO warranty, will the upgraded filter potentially void the warranty even though it's better? Wondering if I need to stick with the Porsche standard for now, even though I want to use the spin on filter.
Question on the LN parts: For those of us still under CPO warranty, will the upgraded filter potentially void the warranty even though it's better? Wondering if I need to stick with the Porsche standard for now, even though I want to use the spin on filter.
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08-31-2010 | 11:48 PM
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