Originally Posted By: Doog
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
There's only one version of M1 0w-40, so no worry about picking the wrong one.
You want a thicker oil that's not energy conserving.
M1 0w-40
M1 TDT 5w-40
Rotella T6
Castrol 0w-40
Get a UOA sometime.
+1 If you go to any Walmart...
Originally Posted By: Doog
Originally Posted By: cobra617
Question.....what distinguishes the European formula of M1 0W-40?
Thanks again!
It meets some of the toughest specs for turbocharged engines.
Thanks. That is re-assuring since I am running higher boost.
Actually what I should have...
Folks,
I am looking for a recommendation for my wife's car.
1. What kind of vehicle you have
2007 Acura RDX 2.4L Turbo.
2. What your owner's manual says -- not just viscosity, but certifications (look for acronyms like API SM, ILSAC GF-4, etc.) and change intervals as well
Car isn't here...
Thanks VERY much for the responses!
I have one jug of the Motul 5w-30 Eco-nergy remaining in my garage. Sounds like the M1 0W-40 is the one I should go with since there is a Wal-Mart all of 1 mile from my home. (I have to order the Motul). I like that it costs half of what the Motul costs...
Folks,
I have been using Motul Eco-nergy 5w-30 on this car for about 100,000 miles (M1 5W-30 for the 40,000 miles before that). The Motul was recommended to me by a few tuners (one of which being hte place that tuned my car). It is just so much more expensive than other synthetics that I wonder...