Synthetic oil question - Page 2

kts262 · 04-11-2007, 04:40 PM

Same here with the oils I've tried

Mobil 1 10w30 (MAJOR oil consumption - 1 qt per 250 miles)
Mobil 1 5w30 (oil consumption Used this before, consumption was there but I wasn't monitoring it)
Castrol GTX 5w30 (oil consumption 1 qt per 250 miles or so)
Valvoline 5w30 (less consumption but still there, ~1 qt per 500 miles)

Currently using Motul 8100 5w30. Looks like it's gotten me to about 1qt in the 1k miles I have on it so far but it also has slowed down considerably. Still a bit early to tell but so far so good. I might move to a 5w40 for my next change.

Clark_Kent · 04-11-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris' sti

Where can I buy amsoil?

If you go to their website you can find a local dealer. I would XXTuning in CT if you are looking to buy Amsoil. I got awesome pricing on the Series 2000 Amsoil 0W-30. I am experiencing oil consumption. I will get an oil analysis at my next oil change and try the Series 2000 5W-30. If that burns I will be switching to another lubricant.

styx · 04-11-2007, 06:42 PM

I feel obligated to chime in:
I have been running Mobile 1 for over 45k miles w/zero track days on a stock STi. All oil changes were performed at 5k miles; I have burned ONE (1) quart since I purchased the car. I check my oil level at every fuel stop and monitor all parameters of the vehical, with an ongoing paper log.
The one quart of oil burned occured last summer after a a tank of spirited driving.
I believe there is a direct correlation between driving habits (temperature) and oil consumption.

LOLSTi · 04-11-2007, 07:07 PM

Syntec 5w-30 here.

pt518sti · 04-11-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by trippin

You can buy the German Castrol Syntec at any Autozone. It will be seperate from the US Castrol Syntec. You can tell it because on the bottles it will say European blend.

I'll check there tomorrow. I was near a Super Walmart tonight so I stopped in and looked for it, but all they had was the USA Castrol Syntec.

Chris' sti · 04-11-2007, 11:24 PM

what you guys think about amsoil 0w20? Thinking about trying it.

**WESTI** · 04-11-2007, 11:28 PM

i had to search out a special autozone that carried it but it but i use the german castrol 0w30. It says on the bottle that its designed to work with boxer engines and is recommended by all of the european automakers or something so i got it

modaddict · 04-12-2007, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris' sti

what you guys think about amsoil 0w20? Thinking about trying it.

why not stick to the oem recommended weight?

you live in texas....not the north pole!

hell....try 0w-10 or 0w-0 if you can find it!

TucsonSTi · 04-12-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris' sti

Where can I buy amsoil?

I found it at a local 'race shop' here in Tucson. I'm sure that some of the more specialty places near you may carry it.......I ended up at a primarily Honda / Evo shop....got funny looks when I pulled up, but a sale is a sale.

TucsonSTi · 04-12-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris' sti

what you guys think about amsoil 0w20? Thinking about trying it.

I am running the AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 and so far no issues.....According to the shop I bought it from...and the AMSOIL web site, that is the recommended viscosity if your car typically uses 5W30.

kts262 · 04-12-2007, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris' sti

what you guys think about amsoil 0w20? Thinking about trying it.

I think a 20 weight will be WAY too thin for our car. Feel free to try it but keep a close eye on your dipstick to check for consumption. With an oil that thin I think you'll be seeing a lot of consumption. I would stick with a 30 weight or thicker.

Rookie84 · 04-12-2007, 08:15 AM

I think our cars run better on rather thicker oil. I'm going to try 5W40 for next oil change... 0W20 is way too thin.

filbert · 04-18-2007, 02:38 PM

One thing I noticed at Autozone, is that Castrol now has several "European formulas," a few of which are marketed towards specific German brands. However, inspection of the back label reveals that some of these European Blend formulas are made in Germany, while others are made in the USA.

Anyone know if the European forumula made in Germany or made in the USA are the same, or at least perform the same?

raginbull74 · 04-18-2007, 06:25 PM

by far the best oil ive used so far is torco SR-5. Nothing burned after 1500 miles...i was burning mobil 1 & RP. I went with the SR-5 because its specified for high boost/moddified engines. I also went with it in 5w40....maybe the thicker the better for the burn off. Its pricey though..12 bux a quart..but 30 extra bucks for peace of mind on my baby is worth it...esp after 12k in mods

04-11-2007, 04:40 PM	#16
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,161 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Same here with the oils I've tried Mobil 1 10w30 (MAJOR oil consumption - 1 qt per 250 miles) Mobil 1 5w30 (oil consumption Used this before, consumption was there but I wasn't monitoring it) Castrol GTX 5w30 (oil consumption 1 qt per 250 miles or so) Valvoline 5w30 (less consumption but still there, ~1 qt per 500 miles) Currently using Motul 8100 5w30. Looks like it's gotten me to about 1qt in the 1k miles I have on it so far but it also has slowed down considerably. Still a bit early to tell but so far so good. I might move to a 5w40 for my next change. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-18-2007, 02:38 PM	#28
filbert Professional STI Racer Car: RIP 98 Accord. Yay Location: Schaumburg Posts: 655 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Synthetic oil question One thing I noticed at Autozone, is that Castrol now has several "European formulas," a few of which are marketed towards specific German brands. However, inspection of the back label reveals that some of these European Blend formulas are made in Germany, while others are made in the USA. Anyone know if the European forumula made in Germany or made in the USA are the same, or at least perform the same?

04-18-2007, 06:25 PM	#29
raginbull74 Grassroots STI Racer Car: silver 05 sti Fav Mod: My SIRIUS radio...listening to Howard 100!!!! Location: Long beach Posts: 540 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Synthetic oil question by far the best oil ive used so far is torco SR-5. Nothing burned after 1500 miles...i was burning mobil 1 & RP. I went with the SR-5 because its specified for high boost/moddified engines. I also went with it in 5w40....maybe the thicker the better for the burn off. Its pricey though..12 bux a quart..but 30 extra bucks for peace of mind on my baby is worth it...esp after 12k in mods This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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04-11-2007, 06:42 PM	#18
styx Junior STI Driver Car: Cars and Airplanes Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 185 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I feel obligated to chime in: I have been running Mobile 1 for over 45k miles w/zero track days on a stock STi. All oil changes were performed at 5k miles; I have burned ONE (1) quart since I purchased the car. I check my oil level at every fuel stop and monitor all parameters of the vehical, with an ongoing paper log. The one quart of oil burned occured last summer after a a tank of spirited driving. I believe there is a direct correlation between driving habits (temperature) and oil consumption.

04-11-2007, 07:07 PM	#19
LOLSTi S204 Racer Car: RIP 02 WRX Fav Mod: 2004 Aspen White WRX STi Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,614 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Syntec 5w-30 here.

04-11-2007, 11:24 PM	#21
Chris' sti STI Driver Car: WRB 06' WRX STI Fav Mod: defi's Location: Texas Posts: 227 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	what you guys think about amsoil 0w20? Thinking about trying it.

04-11-2007, 11:28 PM	#22
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: EWG Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,804 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	i had to search out a special autozone that carried it but it but i use the german castrol 0w30. It says on the bottle that its designed to work with boxer engines and is recommended by all of the european automakers or something so i got it

04-12-2007, 08:15 AM	#27
Rookie84 Spec C Club Car: '93 RX-7 Fav Mod: LS6 and T-56 swap :D Location: Columbus, OH/Northern VA Posts: 1,459 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	I think our cars run better on rather thicker oil. I'm going to try 5W40 for next oil change... 0W20 is way too thin.