Hey guys, wanted to give you an update on the track day. Ambient temps were 75-80 degrees. I ran Mobil 1 15w50 overfilled .75qt (to the dot and number 1 on the dipstick).
My notes:
-Temps got near 240F near the end of the track day.
-After the first run, about 25 minutes, I got the dreaded...
Thanks for all of the quick replies, this forum is great!
I am going to see if I can find some 5w50 before Sunday. Either way, I'll make a mental note to report back with engine oil peak temps and ambient temps.
Originally Posted By: actionstan
I think you will be just fine with it, I would just take it easy until the oil has had a chance to warm up. What kind of trips do you do during your daily driving commute? Short tripper/highway ect?
7 miles each way, speed limits between 40 and 55mph. I will be...
Hi BITOG members. I've been going through the stickies for a week and still have one question.
I daily drive my supercharged 1996 BMW M3 and I'll be installing oil temp and pressure gauges this week. I plan to track it several times this summer in Colorado, and where I live the ambient high...