Time to decide on which oil to run this year
 

Well it's about time to change the oil and haven't really decided which one to use.
I broke the motor in on the Merc. stuff but can't make a decision on what to change to.
Motor is a N/A 540 , solid roller cam, low compression, max rpm 5800.

Man just for got the best engine oil AMSOIL series 2000 ,,but if your not going to run it REDLINE is next Hands down ,,,,syn. all the way ;) :D :D

I agree with Bobby, go with the synthetic. I have been running Amsoil 10W40. No reason to run the heavy stuff on a mild motor in my opinion.

oil
 

I have only seen valvoline VR1 Racing oil in SAE 50W not in multi weight

Well,
I've decided on the Amsoil 2000 series 20w-50.
:)

Re: Time to decide on which oil to run this year
 

You should use a good synthetic. I like Mobile one it has never let me down

Royal Purple Straight 40 weight

Good choice on the Amsoil..Where can I ge the straight 40W from Royal Purple anyway ??? around us you have a perfromance car shop selling it.??? no discount if you buy in bulk..

Hey 26...I too choose to go with Amsoil...but you may want to research the 20-50 idea...I am sure it will work but they make a Marine application 15-40 that they say has moisture treatment in it and makes for a better marine oil...at least this is" what" they say. Just an FYI

I was on thier site and must have missed the 15w-50, I would have went that route. Next time.
Thanks for the heads up.

my thoughts on oils
 

Really a multi weight oil syn.is the best way to go with modern oils!
Years ago multi weight oil used to break down under load and today multi weight oil (syn ) is really not going to do that but alot of people from the old school still belive this to be a problem ,I and alot of builders I know((( RaceteamsIncluded))) use a multi weight syn. in their motors with turbo's and blowers and have no trouble with the multi weight syntheic.
Its easier on the motor to start and everytime you slow down and loff along and the oil cools down then you jump on it to pass a friend !!
Also you need the right weight for your clearances in your motor
if you use multi weight the oil is right for the temp of the motor ,ect.
It does hold up and is better really ! if you change it often every 20 or so hrs. I like the SYN AMSOIL racing oils if you go longer or have less load a 10w40 marine and diesel AMSOIL is killer

The MAIN THING IS USE SYNTHETIC OIL PERIOD !!!!
My 2 cents worth :D :D :D :D :D

HAVE A GOOD WEEK-END
 

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which oil to use?
 

I'm using 15-40 HD Wolfshead, Dont believe in real heavy oil takes to much power to pump heavy oil.............gofastpilot

Have to agree with Bobby, Amsoil !!!

Re: oil
 

muff, I get Valvoline VR1 Racing 20-50 at NAPA