Porsche approved motor oils

[Frodo]

I have been trying to find the most current Porsche approved motor oils. I found one dated Dec 21, 2007 on the Pelican Parts website (see http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=393996 ).

Is there a more recent one? If so, does somebody have a link to the site that has it?

Thanks.

[cnavarro]

That's a good enough list for you to make a decision on an oil if your criteria is to only use approved oils.

Of the approved oils, our recommendation is for Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40. It carries an API SL rating and has more anti-wear additives and improved HTHS film strength than M1.

[ddb]

Originally Posted by cnavarro

if your criteria is to only use approved oils.

Charles,

What would you recommend that isn't on the official approved list and how does it compare to the Motul?


Thanks,

ddb

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by cnavarro

That's a good enough list for you to make a decision on an oil if your criteria is to only use approved oils.

Of the approved oils, our recommendation is for Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40. It carries an API SL rating and has more anti-wear additives and improved HTHS film strength than M1.

I'd say that's probably the one I'll choose.

To continue the discussion, however: If one ignores the Porsche approved oils list, would your recommendation differ?

Is M1 no longer "approved" by Porsche?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by cnavarro

That's a good enough list for you to make a decision on an oil if your criteria is to only use approved oils.

Of the approved oils, our recommendation is for Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40. It carries an API SL rating and has more anti-wear additives and improved HTHS film strength than M1.

+1, Charles, what do you and Jake recommend outside of what's on that list? How does Royal Purple or Redline stack up? I'm thinking of switching from M1, but I'm a bit apprehensive. Are these aftermarket oils really going to make a significant difference in wear ect over M1? I know this topic has been talked about to death on here, but I want your advice.

[70Sixter]

M1 is on the Porsche list in both 5W and 0W-40. And I think at least one 50. Good luck trying to find 5W-40 in the US.

And the Motul X-Cess's SL rating is as low as you would want to go.

Of the not-recommended oils, I bought Motul 300V from Charles after much research and careful consideration. Yes, it is very expensive.

[70Sixter]

I meant to add that the TSB with approved oils is available to Contributing Members at RennTech. And Mike Focke had it posted somewhere, I think. Maybe his site or Babblers.

[jmatta]

Neither Charles or Jake are going to recommend an oil outright, but if you "read between" the lines, you'll learn what not to put in your car (read M1).

I usually run Royal Purple 10W40, but may try Motul or Redline next time around?

If my TWC burns up, I guess I'll figure it out (car just reached 16k miles).

[JTP]

Originally Posted by cnavarro

That's a good enough list for you to make a decision on an oil if your criteria is to only use approved oils.

Of the approved oils, our recommendation is for Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40. It carries an API SL rating and has more anti-wear additives and improved HTHS film strength than M1.

Just had my oil changed today and I wanted to stay with an approved oil so I went with Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 instead of the Mobil 1 0w40 that I previously used (4500 miles on old oil). During my initial drive with the new oil, there is a noticeable difference in how the car drives between Mobil 1 and Motul. Might just be my perception but it feels smoother, quieter, and seems to accelerate a little better.