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Old 04-27-2008, 06:11 AM   #1
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Variable valve timing systems depend on oil pressure for correct activation. If the pressure or flow is too low the system will not function as designed.
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Old 04-27-2008, 07:08 AM   #2
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If I lived in where you do, I would only use this oil in Summer. Perhaps you could use it from May-Oct and switch to 0-40W?
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Old 04-27-2008, 10:39 AM   #3
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I have used 15W-50 for the 9 years I have owned my Boxstir.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=9454&hl=unapproved

I used the EP flavor for the last oil change because the regular 15W-50 had been discontinued. But since then Mobil has brought it back to the market.

While I may not be going to Porsche heaven, my 1997 runs fine.

If you don't want it send it to me.....
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tool pants did u take that foto just 4 me. btw i'm also doing track days/autox events 2. so u al have made up my mind, i'll use it! tanks al.
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Who's al?

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This one I took for you....
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This one I took for you....
As I understand it, synthetic oil is derived from foodstuffs.

So, maybe the one on the left is the pick?

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