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Hello everyone, looking for opinions from folks on some oil choices I am looking into for my new car. I have PM'd some folks here already, but just looking for a general synopsis here.
The Car: 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
OEM Recommends (USA): 5w30 Synthetic SN or Better
OEM Recommends (CAN): 0w30 or 0w40 M1 Synthetic
ok folks because I have OCD and think on things WWWAAAYYY too much I have come to the forum for opinions and advice.
In my Past Lancer Evo Series cars I have owned, I ran M1 products, Amsoil, Royal Purpler XPR series and Redline. I varied the oil brand based on Mods I had at the time. Some oils seem to do better with Fuel Dilution better than others, as others work better with Meth/Water injection that others. In this New 2012 Model the Engine is entirerly new (4B11T vs 4G63T) and I do not plan on modifying this Evo anytime soon. Mainly used for communting, fun, and hope to get an ocasional Track day in there.
I was planning on running the OEM factory fill which to my knowledge is M1 5w30, problem is, I feel that oil is a little on the light side considering how shear prone Turbo Charged Engines are. Especially ones with turbos spooling at over 100K RPMs at WOT. So I did some net searching since I am not really knowledgable on this new 4B11T motor. In Canada Mitsubishi recommends a different weight oil than here in the USA, so it makes me feel that the 5w30 is used primarily to keep a tab on the EPA figues. In Canada they Recommend a 0w40 or 0w30. That later used for winter is my guess.
Doing further research on this 4B11T engine there are variations of the same engine in the New Hyundai/Kia 2.0T motors. Though not the same, just similar, and they spec for a 5w40 weight oil. Now these motors are GDI motors and I realize there are Fuel dilution issues with GDI motors and the 40w may be there for that purpose.
So to make a long story longer, I was looking at using Redline 5w30 that I used in my Prior Evo. Problem there is, though I am not cheap, but for 6qts of the stuff shipped to my door with Tax and shipping charges I am looking at $85 per oil change. Thats if I do it myself!! Again, not thta I am cheap, but I want to be realistic here too. So I looked into the M1 0w40. It has the same HTHS rating as the Redline, and well many charactoristics of the redline 5w30. I can get M1 0w40 for $8 a qt, and less when its on sale. So I was thinking mmmmmm maybe that oil would be the best bang for the buck. Then I went back and said, oh screw it, it came with M1 5w30 I will just put that in it, so I am back and forth on it.
I do plan on changing the oil every 3000-5000 miles since its under warranty and that is what Mitsubishi requires. I do live in a very hot climate where summer averages 120F+ and winters can get to freezing. I don't want to switch back and forth on oils. I just want to stick with one oil. Just simplifies things. I have asked around and got some votes for both sides of the fence im walking on here. I am not trying to see which is "better" and figure out some oil war here with people throwing in 20 different brands and saying "run amsoil instead" I am not looking for that. I want people to give their trials and errors, and "why" they chose what they chose. Not just say something because you have a certain brand fetish. Something that is easily accessable and doesnt requre shipping to my house. I have been there and done that with Redline and Amsoil in the past. Both by the way are great, but just a pain in the buttox to get.
So lets keep this clean, and not mock oils. Just give your choice, and why. Appreciate it everyone.
Jeff
The Car: 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
OEM Recommends (USA): 5w30 Synthetic SN or Better
OEM Recommends (CAN): 0w30 or 0w40 M1 Synthetic
ok folks because I have OCD and think on things WWWAAAYYY too much I have come to the forum for opinions and advice.
In my Past Lancer Evo Series cars I have owned, I ran M1 products, Amsoil, Royal Purpler XPR series and Redline. I varied the oil brand based on Mods I had at the time. Some oils seem to do better with Fuel Dilution better than others, as others work better with Meth/Water injection that others. In this New 2012 Model the Engine is entirerly new (4B11T vs 4G63T) and I do not plan on modifying this Evo anytime soon. Mainly used for communting, fun, and hope to get an ocasional Track day in there.
I was planning on running the OEM factory fill which to my knowledge is M1 5w30, problem is, I feel that oil is a little on the light side considering how shear prone Turbo Charged Engines are. Especially ones with turbos spooling at over 100K RPMs at WOT. So I did some net searching since I am not really knowledgable on this new 4B11T motor. In Canada Mitsubishi recommends a different weight oil than here in the USA, so it makes me feel that the 5w30 is used primarily to keep a tab on the EPA figues. In Canada they Recommend a 0w40 or 0w30. That later used for winter is my guess.
Doing further research on this 4B11T engine there are variations of the same engine in the New Hyundai/Kia 2.0T motors. Though not the same, just similar, and they spec for a 5w40 weight oil. Now these motors are GDI motors and I realize there are Fuel dilution issues with GDI motors and the 40w may be there for that purpose.
So to make a long story longer, I was looking at using Redline 5w30 that I used in my Prior Evo. Problem there is, though I am not cheap, but for 6qts of the stuff shipped to my door with Tax and shipping charges I am looking at $85 per oil change. Thats if I do it myself!! Again, not thta I am cheap, but I want to be realistic here too. So I looked into the M1 0w40. It has the same HTHS rating as the Redline, and well many charactoristics of the redline 5w30. I can get M1 0w40 for $8 a qt, and less when its on sale. So I was thinking mmmmmm maybe that oil would be the best bang for the buck. Then I went back and said, oh screw it, it came with M1 5w30 I will just put that in it, so I am back and forth on it.
I do plan on changing the oil every 3000-5000 miles since its under warranty and that is what Mitsubishi requires. I do live in a very hot climate where summer averages 120F+ and winters can get to freezing. I don't want to switch back and forth on oils. I just want to stick with one oil. Just simplifies things. I have asked around and got some votes for both sides of the fence im walking on here. I am not trying to see which is "better" and figure out some oil war here with people throwing in 20 different brands and saying "run amsoil instead" I am not looking for that. I want people to give their trials and errors, and "why" they chose what they chose. Not just say something because you have a certain brand fetish. Something that is easily accessable and doesnt requre shipping to my house. I have been there and done that with Redline and Amsoil in the past. Both by the way are great, but just a pain in the buttox to get.
So lets keep this clean, and not mock oils. Just give your choice, and why. Appreciate it everyone.
Jeff
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