02-04-2021, 06:40 AM
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Piper I can’t believe you actually started/extended an oil thread! Wait, I think I just did the same thing as did TeamOxford. Yawn is right.
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02-04-2021, 02:40 PM
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Location: PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paulofto
Piper I can’t believe you actually started/extended an oil thread! Wait, I think I just did the same thing as did TeamOxford. Yawn is right.
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HAHA! Well, I did apologize in advance! 
I still don't understand why so many people use so many different grades, when the manual seems pretty specific.
OOPS! I just kept it going!
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02-07-2021, 05:41 AM
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Seal1968
Join Date: May 2019
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The European formula gives 10 hp.
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02-07-2021, 06:25 AM
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2003 S, Arctic Silver, M6
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07-12-2019, 10:55 AM
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Not ANY oil! It has to be a synthetic oil and have the right viscosity. I choose to go by the recommended oils.
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07-13-2019, 06:59 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
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What's wrong with extra virgin olive oil in your Porsche, folks? 
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07-13-2019, 05:29 PM
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Need For Speed
Join Date: Feb 2013
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07-23-2019, 10:14 AM
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M2
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
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07-23-2019, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Chantilly Va
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MCMIKE.......U like that stuff? Sell me on it....I am a Redskins fan although not very proud of it......but the name Joe Gibbs still has some class
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02-03-2021, 10:41 AM
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Forgive me for reviving an old thread, but I didn't want to start 'another oil thread.' 
So it's time for an oil change and I'm having a hard time finding the recommended (According to the manual for my climate, both above and below 50 degrees F.) 10w-40 grade in Mobil-1.
I know that now Porsche recommends 5w-50, but I didn't see any charts based on climate, and I find it hard to believe it's good for all climates, especially not for below 50 degrees F.
From my research on here I've seen people using 0-40, 10-30, 5-50, and other grades, some of which aren't even listed in the manual. Why such a variety of preferences when the manual seems quite specific?
Nonetheless, since 10w-40 is harder to find, am I safe using 5w-40, which is more readily available?
Thanks in advance! 
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Last edited by piper6909; 02-03-2021 at 10:49 AM.
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02-03-2021, 10:59 AM
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You would be far better off using Gibbs DT40, 5W-40 full synthetic with high ZDDP levels.
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02-03-2021, 11:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA
You would be far better off using Gibbs DT40, 5W-40 full synthetic with high ZDDP levels.
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Thanks, JFP. You've inspired me to do some research on ZDDP.
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Last edited by piper6909; 02-03-2021 at 12:01 PM.
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02-06-2021, 05:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
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I'll bite...
Anyone know the difference in Castrol Edge vs. Castrol Edge European Formula? The European formula has started showing up in local Wally (5W-40) for about $25 for 5 quart jug.
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02-08-2021, 06:52 AM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the bomb
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