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On a different take - - An oil brand may have no specifications other than API grade and may actually be the "best" oil for your car. For many decades I have used Bio-based Renewable Lubricants Inc. motor oils. And I probably ran a grade or two or three lower than as specified by the engine...

I think the number one oil back then was GC 0W-30. 'Bet we all used it whenever we could find it. It came and went then came back to stores. It was never a staple on any shelves. Ali

I have gotten engine oils analyzed with as little as 15-25 miles on the new oil. What this has showed was that 10-20 percent of the oil gets left in the engine during an oil change. Ali

Hohn has the correct answer. This is my schedule as well. It's the moisture that does harm. "It also depends on storage conditions as much as usage, if not more. If the car sees a lot of thermal and humidity cycles and is stored outside, I’d change at least yearly. If its garaged or you live in...

For some years now Ferrari dealerships have been using Pakelo products as coolant and motor oils. I have used the Shell Helix Ultra, both the 5W-40 and 10W-60 and prefer the Pakelo product. Ali Krypton XT SAE 5W-40 Fully synthetic lubricant for gasoline and Diesel engines, also supercharged...

I changed the oil in my 1974 Honda 750 4 at 100 miles and ran Castrol 20W-50 for 60,000 miles thereafter. That was in 10F weather in the winter and 110F in the summer. 'Used my boots to stop sometimes while driving on icy roads. I guess I wasn't the brightest bulb in the house at that time.

And those oils above thinned considerably with time and fuel dilution. The engines were not designed for "thin" oils yet they did not blow up... Ali

Here he is in my garage around 10 years ago, with my wife, next to her Murcielago: Ali

The oil change intervals for the 812 Superfast are: Every 12,500 miles or whenever the "service indicator light is displayed" or every year. Modern Ferrari vehicles come with 7 years of free routine services. Ferrari of Tampa will pick up your car and do the service every year even if you...

I have recently read posts where members are advocating the use of thicker oils during the break in period. Example, use a 40 grade oil where a 20 grade is the recommended routine oil to use in a particular car. The technical guru at Ferrari North America once told me that although almost all...

GPF were added to Ferrari engines 5 years ago. Some do not like them as they somehow muffle the exhaust sounds. ali

Even though a 30 grade oil could be used, to better protect your motor only a 40 grade oil will work. Only a 40 grade oil will provide the required MOFT. If MPG is of no concern consider a 50 or even 60 grade oil for the best wear protection. ali

The oil that bleeds back from over pressurization does not lubricate the engine. This is particularly important during the time it takes the Motor Oil to get up to its normal operating temperature. This generally takes about 15 to 20 minutes of driving. Look for my articles on this topic. Short...

I do not chime in on these much but occasionally so... Like some here I look for results not specifications. I do not look at TBN as I do not use extended intervals. I prefer specifications that are kinder to my catalytic converters. Lower volatility and higher flash points are good. I go with...