Just getting my rebuilt motor back, engine oil thoughts.....
10-09-2008 | 01:22 PM
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Just getting my rebuilt motor back, engine oil thoughts.....
The builder of my motor doesn't want me to use the Mobil 15W-15 that i was using. He says it's not the same quality it once was. He isn't trying to sell me on the oil he uses but did recommend Brad Penn racing 20-50. He also said he liked the amsoil 20-50 oil. Any thoughts?
Right now i have break in oil that will be coming out shortly.
Right now i have break in oil that will be coming out shortly.
10-09-2008 | 03:01 PM
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The builder of my motor doesn't want me to use the Mobil 15W-15 that i was using. He says it's not the same quality it once was. He isn't trying to sell me on the oil he uses but did recommend Brad Penn racing 20-50. He also said he liked the amsoil 20-50 oil. Any thoughts?
Right now i have break in oil that will be coming out shortly.
Right now i have break in oil that will be coming out shortly.
10-09-2008 | 03:54 PM
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10-09-2008 | 07:00 PM
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Do a search on Hydorcruiser posts. Mobil 1 15-50 did change formulations from Red to Gold then to Silver cap. If I read things right Mobil 1 15-50 Silver cap is a good buy considering you can get 5 qts. at Wally World for 22 bucks.
10-09-2008 | 08:51 PM
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I know, i have been running the mobil one silver cap. Didn't think i was having any issues till this. Also found out my oil temp was never making it over 130 degrees..........
I having the oil thermostat installed that CPP sells. Should fix that problem.
I having the oil thermostat installed that CPP sells. Should fix that problem.
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10-11-2008 | 03:29 PM
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Cloud,
I am not going to make an oil recommendation other than ..... if the builder is warrantying the engine, I would darn sure use what he says to
Bill Koustenis
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I am not going to make an oil recommendation other than ..... if the builder is warrantying the engine, I would darn sure use what he says to
Bill Koustenis
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Waldorf Md
10-12-2008 | 11:37 AM
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Brad Penn is what alot of the drag racers use, as well as what 4 engine builders that I know recommend.
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