05-03-2013, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BYprodriver
I'm sure JFP gets tired of repeating himself so much, why not search what he has posted on this & many other topics.
JFP recommends Castrol Edge 5w-40 (formerly known as Syntec)
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Actually, unless he's changed his mind, what he has recommended (based on their UOA results) is the Castrol 10w-40.
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05-03-2013, 02:53 PM
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I spoke with JFP in PA and he highly recommends Castrol 10W 40. Lucky for me, I hadn't changed my oil yet and the local Auto parts store allowed me to trade my 5W 50 in for the recommended 10W 40. I really respect JFP's opinion on this matter. He has a lot of background and research to back up his statements.
This weekend, the Box is going to get a belly full of fresh Castrol Syntec 10W 40! 
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05-03-2013, 03:17 PM
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05-04-2013, 04:17 PM
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Lots of half-truths and misinformation IMO. That guy is a surgeon, not a tribologist.
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05-06-2013, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by insite
a lot of people seem concerned with anti-wear addititves. show me ONE boxster engine that simply wore out.
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This topic is probably one of the most recurring topics of debate that seem to draw battle lines and start wars. If you religiously change the oil and filter, with a quality synthetic, every few thousand miles, then you probably don't have much to worry about as far as "wearing" out your engine.
I understand why many of us are paranoid about engine failure; however, I think that the benefits of using ONLY one or two brands of boutique oils is equivalent to splitting hairs.
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05-06-2013, 07:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BYprodriver
I'm sure JFP gets tired of repeating himself so much, why not search what he has posted on this & many other topics.
JFP recommends Castrol Edge 5w-40 (formerly known as Syntec)
Due to JFP & LN this was my oil choice until Jake Raby introduced DT-40 by Joe Gibbs. Ironically DT-40 only comes in 5w-40.
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one caveat, DT-40 oil is not recommended for Boxsters that see track use, not sure if that means autocross is also off the table.
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05-06-2013, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
one caveat, DT-40 oil is not recommended for Boxsters that see track use, not sure if that means autocross is also off the table.
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Sure it is! That's all I use. I don't know of a better go anywhere, do anything oil.
That's not saying you can't find a better oil for dedicated track use.
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05-06-2013, 10:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfectlap
one caveat, DT-40 oil is not recommended for Boxsters that see track use, not sure if that means autocross is also off the table.
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Originally Posted by BYprodriver
Sure it is! That's all I use. I don't know of a better go anywhere, do anything oil.
That's not saying you can't find a better oil for dedicated track use.
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PL is correct. Here is the direct quote from Jake:
"All of my engines that see even one day of track service utilize XP-9 and that product is only good for 750 miles before the additive packages are depleted.
So, in other words don't track your car on DT-40."
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05-06-2013, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Flavor 987S
PL is correct. Here is the direct quote from Jake:
"All of my engines that see even one day of track service utilize XP-9 and that product is only good for 750 miles before the additive packages are depleted.
So, in other words don't track your car on DT-40."
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Not 100%. Here is the direct quote from me:
Sure it is! That's all I use. I don't know of a better go anywhere, do anything oil.
That's not saying you can't find a better oil for dedicated track use.
But thanks for posting the quote from Jake Raby to support my recommendation!
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05-06-2013, 11:40 AM
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But thanks for posting the quote from Jake Raby to support my recommendation!
Are you nuts?
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05-06-2013, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kls
But thanks for posting the quote from Jake Raby to support my recommendation!
Are you nuts?
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Crazy like a Fox!! 
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05-06-2013, 07:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by insite
Lots of half-truths and misinformation IMO. That guy is a surgeon, not a tribologist.
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"Tribologist"?? That's a fair number of syllables for you, insite...I confess to having to look that one up myself. I AM impressed!
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