pjavon Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 What oil should I be putting in my na-t. Should I go for the same as the single turbos on the oil thread or would a cheaper option be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I would put the best oil in your car that suits it, and you can afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I've always used Mobil 1 fully synthetic, theres 135,000 miles on my engine and its as sweet as a nut and still on the original turbos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 I would put the best oil in your car that suits it, and you can afford. Yeah I totally agree mate, I really meant should I be considering anything special or is any decent grade oil ok. What have you used in yours? I've always used Mobil 1 fully synthetic, theres 135,000 miles on my engine and its as sweet as a nut and still on the original turbos Thanks dunk, seems a goog choice. Which grade do you use 10w-40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) I now use Mobil 1 extended life 10w60 due to the higher miles on the engine How many miles are on your NA/T engine Paul Edited June 15, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Does that seem OK Dunk? I used to use Castrol Edge 10W60 in my M5 and it seemed OK, not too dear either, I was thinking of something different to 5W40, and thought a 10W60. Think Dude runs his car on 10W60 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Seems fine but i only changed to that grade about 5k ago so time will tell as to how good it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I would go with Titan pro S 10w50 or Motul 5w50 if you do short journeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I would go with Titan pro S 10w50 or Motul 5w50 if you do short journeys Why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Why That's the advice oilman usually gives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 That's the advice oilman usually gives Just teasing Kam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 A 5w50 will provide lubrication quicker from when you start the car as it has a thinner viscosity, hence it being suited for shorter trips. The 10w50 will provide better protection for the parts as it's thicker but takes longer to heat up to the optimum operating temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Oil grades in a nutshell 10w-40 for example The 10w bit (W = winter which simply means that the oil must have a certain maximum viscosity/flow at low temperature. The lower the "W" number the better the oil's cold temperature/cold start performance. The 40 in a 10w-40 means that the oil must fall within certain viscosity limits at 100°C. This is a fixed limit and all oils that end in 40 must achieve these limits. The lower the number the thinner the oil: a 30 oil is thinner than a 40 oil at 100°C etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 I now use Mobil 1 extended life 10w60 due to the higher miles on the engine How many miles are on your NA/T engine Paul He said just under 70,000 miles from memory, I'd say I do shorter journeys in the car if that does make a difference. Is Kam right then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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