Choosing the correct oil has been a bit of a challenge or even an impossibility for me as of late since I tend to buy at wal-mart or auto parts stores nearby. I own a Lancer Evolution RS and will be upgrading my turbocharger in which the builder of the turbos have some oil quality requirements necessary for the increased wear potential as seen below.
http://store.forcedperformance.net/...0Recommendations%20for%20Motor%20Oil.pdf
It should also be noted that this engine will be above 300hp per liter of displacement and there is no type of catalytic converter installed. The factory fill back in 2005 was M1 10w30 synthetic.
My real question here, would rotella T6 5w-40 be okay to use year round? I live in the northeast so there may be times cold starts occur in the 20*F range. This has been about the only locally obtainable synthetic oil that comes close to the zddp requirements needed to support these types of turbochargers that I have found. What do you guys suggest? I am trying to stay away from a "RACING" type oil if possible. Maybe a more common synthetic in 10w-30 flavor with zddp additive? Any other oil reccomendations?
Thank you in advance for your help, your input and opinions are greatly appreciated.
http://store.forcedperformance.net/...0Recommendations%20for%20Motor%20Oil.pdf
It should also be noted that this engine will be above 300hp per liter of displacement and there is no type of catalytic converter installed. The factory fill back in 2005 was M1 10w30 synthetic.
My real question here, would rotella T6 5w-40 be okay to use year round? I live in the northeast so there may be times cold starts occur in the 20*F range. This has been about the only locally obtainable synthetic oil that comes close to the zddp requirements needed to support these types of turbochargers that I have found. What do you guys suggest? I am trying to stay away from a "RACING" type oil if possible. Maybe a more common synthetic in 10w-30 flavor with zddp additive? Any other oil reccomendations?
Thank you in advance for your help, your input and opinions are greatly appreciated.
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