Recent content by ChaosphereIX

ok great will take a look at that and see. She loves the Rotella by the way, but a mechanic at the shop recommended Brad Penn 10w40, said it was treating his RX7 really nice. What is the quick verdict on that vs the Rotella?

i think I am going to go give the T6 a try and do a UOA along the line to see how it is doing. The car calls for SG ratings, and since T6 is SM rated, it should be fine I hope. Will also be easier now since both the Alfa and the Saab would be on the same oil. Wish me luck!

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM Originally Posted By: shDK 5-50 is good for thoose older alfa engines. 10-30 is way to thin Without an oil pressure gauge how do you know? ChaosphereIX, does your car have an OP gauge and/or an oil temp' gauge? yes it has both, it is an Alfa - those are more...

I am having a hard time finding some really thick oil like 10w40/50... would the 5w40 Rotella T6 be a big mistake? I know the engine is tough, but I dont want to screw it up, spares are kinda hard to source...

Originally Posted By: cp3 Ha ha....Right you are. I like it, sharp looking car! Also a 164S on Trader right now. would have the same engine as my 155 essentially, very good sound...but the 164S doesnt really do much for me vs the 155 or the 156+. Still, it is an Alfa and thus better than most...

Originally Posted By: cp3 Originally Posted By: ChaosphereIX Originally Posted By: shDK But the sound and power of theese old v6 engines makes grown men cry :-) true story in this case... Interesting.... There's a '98 154 for sale not too far from me, maybe I should check it out! it would...

Originally Posted By: shDK Originally Posted By: ChaosphereIX Originally Posted By: shDK 5-50 is good for thoose older alfa engines. 10-30 is way to thin that was my thinking, 30w is way too thin for the kind of heat this engine chucks out...need a better rad too I think Not only the heat...

Originally Posted By: shDK 5-50 is good for thoose older alfa engines. 10-30 is way to thin that was my thinking, 30w is way too thin for the kind of heat this engine chucks out...need a better rad too I think

Originally Posted By: default T6, or if its being used in the summer only, M1 15w50. it is a 3 season car - will be using in spring and fall, as long as there is no snow out there... M1 15w50 might be hard to find, T6 is readily available and cheap. My only concern is if the T6 will make the...

Originally Posted By: jayg Hey another Alfa guy! Welcome. I have a Spider with a 2.0 DOHC motor and alot of people are recommending the diesel oils on the Alfa boards. 15w40 Rotellas or Delo. a fellow Alfisti! thanks for the welcome. I will give the T6 5W40 a try and see what shakes out...

Thanks for the welcomes. I will try out the T6 and see what shakes out. Thanks.

Hello, I am in Canada, and am looking for some oil for my Alfa 155 V6. This one might be a challenge, as the car is extrmely rare. The recommended weight is 10w40, or 10w60 for hard driving [track etc.]. Right now the dealer put in 10w30 and I am afraid of shearing as the engine does get hot...