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turbohcar
post Jan 4 2005, 07:41 AM
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I know it's been talked about before, but I'd like to go a little more in-depth. Oil. Which grade to be more specific. I've read a couple VFAQs on it and had experience choosing oil (I change oil for a living at a Dodge dealership) for different vehicles. However, the only vehicle I am concerned about with this post is the 4G63T motor. Post what you use and why you use it. Like I said, brand isn't as important because most of the time it's a matter of opinion, it's more about the grade.
Right now I'm using Cenpeco 5w30. It's a paraffin wax based oil that is made for high performance vehicles. Pretty expensive but worth the price for an all race motor. I'll be switching to Valvoline Synthetic here the next oil change but I'm not sure yet which thickness. Thanks


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post Jan 4 2005, 08:24 AM
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I have always used Mobil 1 synthetic with good results. I used 10w-30 before rebuilding my engine. After the rebuild I broke her in with SAE 30 Valvoline dino oil, and then regularly ran 15w-50 Mobil 1 in her because I figured the tolerances were not quite factory tight anymore. I have since then gone back to 10w-30 after a few high pressure spikes have blown out my oil filter gasket. I don't think it was a result of the heavier oil, but the lighter oil will help keep the overall pressure down. Just a quick summary of my oil experiences.

There is some good oil info on this web page:
http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/i...eoil_bible.html
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