158k high mileage oil recommendations ?

[10/10ths]

.....if you scroll down, you will see the new 5w-50 986/996 Porsche Classic oil.

Just scroll down.

[Frodo]

Ah...never forget to scroll, eh?

[10/10ths]

https://www.********************************************** ******.com/product/SKU5W50OIL.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvrCYoqSq4wIVFLbI Ch04eArAEAQYASABEgIXEPD_BwE


Well, that link isn’t working.

Just google Porsche Classic Motor Oil 5W-50.

Porsche changed their formula after seeing all the engine failures.

This just happened this year.

[Box7774]

More very good info.......You guys have given me a lot of homework. I just got it through Virginia inspection....finally legal. Now two door switches a starter and an oil change and I can relax.

Thanks for the replies........

[kk2002s]

Originally Posted by Box7774

More very good info.......You guys have given me a lot of homework. I just got it through Virginia inspection....finally legal. Now two door switches a starter and an oil change and I can relax.

Thanks for the replies........

RELAX, RELAX - it's a 986 with 156k - There will not be any relaxing, it's just the beginning

Doesn't mean you can't enjoy the ride

As far a motor oil. Drain while there is still some gold tint to it (Not dirty black), check the filter for materials. You can even drop the sump cover to get a better idea what stuff has worn away.

[ExplorerLyon]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

.....if you scroll down, you will see the new 5w-50 986/996 Porsche Classic oil.

Just scroll down.

That is some expensive oil. About $80 for 5L.

[10/10ths]

.....Oil is cheap.

Engines are expensive.

[10/10ths]

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[ExplorerLyon]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

.....Oil is cheap.

Engines are expensive.

I don't think changing my oil with Porsche Branded for $160 will make my engine last any longer than M1 or Castrol. My next oil change I will use 5w-50 as recommended though.

[10/10ths]

...I actually use this:

https://www.drivenracingoil.com/dt40-5w-40-synthetic-street-performance-oil.html