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    Running daily/track car on street w/ 15W50

    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...
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    Running daily/track car on street w/ 15W50

    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.
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    Running daily/track car on street w/ 15W50

    Thanks Doug. Do you think Castrol Syntec 5w50 is a better or worse choice?
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    Running daily/track car on street w/ 15W50

    Yep! First time in my own car driving it, can't wait.
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    Running daily/track car on street w/ 15W50

    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...
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    Running daily/track car on street w/ 15W50

    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...
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