Are certain oils better to use when running E85?

[r34skyline]

Hi guys,

been running my car exclusively on E85 for the last few months now and it's due for an oil change and was just wondering if there is a specific oil that is better to use when running E85?

Currently running Royal Purple 5w30. Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T. Melbourne, Australia (coming into summer, but currently spring, approx temps low teen's to low 20's celsius). Car see's track use as well, but i also change after a track day anyway.

Going to do a used oil analysis as well, but don't know who in Australia does them yet.


cheers,
daniel

 

[d00df00d]

High PAO, low ester, high TBN IMO. You want something with excellent hydrolytic stability and acid fighting properties. Mobil 1 Extended Performance, Amsoil, and I think some grades of Fuchs would probably be great choices for you.

 

[r34skyline]

hmmm... i do have an option of amsoil, i get all my oils from performancelub.com - only guy i've found here in Oz that has good prices for the good stuff.
So you would rate Amsoil over Royal Purple in a E85 application?

 

[d00df00d]

I'd rate Amsoil over Royal Purple in any application, honestly. I like the company better, and I've never heard anything negative about Amsoil's products whereas I have heard a few negative things about Royal Purple's.

 

[r34skyline]

well that's good, because i just picked up 6 quarts of Amsoil 5w30. Thanks for the advice

 

[d00df00d]

Happy to help. Let us know how it goes!