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06-11-2008, 12:47 AM | #1 |
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Rotella 5w40?
Hey guys I will be installing the Cosworth Shortblock on my 06 STI and was pondering what motor oil to run and I came across Rotella! What do you guys think of running this specific oil? I search but didnt get much info about it just that some people really do like it a lot! Thanks
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06-11-2008, 04:31 AM | #2 |
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yes,good oil, can use it during break-in and after break-in. you should probally run 15w40
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06-11-2008, 05:35 AM | #3 |
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I ran it in my XT for two years and every one of the Blackstone analysis reports came back excellent. I think it's a quality oil. However, it too may be reformulated or getting there to meet the new API SM regs, which means that there may be fewer friction reducing additives than when I ran it.
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06-11-2008, 09:58 AM | #4 |
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Do NOT use the Synthetic Rotella to break in your motor. Use cheap Castrol dino oil for the break in. Then switch to the synthetic Rotella T. I use that oil.
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06-11-2008, 11:24 AM | #5 |
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Sweet thank you for the heads up!
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06-11-2008, 08:12 PM | #6 |
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I approve of this motor oil. Ron recommends it to his customers / engines and I run it in my car.
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06-12-2008, 08:27 AM | #7 |
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Doug @ Topspeed runs this oil in his Brighton/race car.
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