C’mon man … that’s not even extreme on this site 👀😷👀
What temp was the freezer at? Just curious what it takes to get RP in that bad of shape.M1 15W50 is one of their best if not their best oil. Not scientific, but I did a freezer test with M1 15W50 and RP 20W50. The RP was frozen solid, while the M1 moved around in the bottle like a 10W30 or something would.
When M1 15W50 silver cap was first introduced (after the discontinuation of the red cap 15W50), MJ of ExxonMobil told me it was a group IV/V blend.
You chose good!![]()
Is this vehicle your primary mode of transportation?Yes, tires are a concern. I’m actually planning to put hot hands handwarmers on the tires the night before. Not sure it will help. I’m also considering running to Lowe’s and buying a propane heater. I’ve got a set of all seasons that are supposed to arrive Thursday so hopefully I’ll have them on by the weekend otherwise zero chance I’m taking it out.
It’s not my primary vehicle, I also have a Tesla and a Chevy truck but I will say I drive the TR more than any other car. I’d almost call it my daily driver.Is this vehicle your primary mode of transportation?
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Have you considered running Mobil 1 FS 0W-40, 5W-40, or 5W-50? Given the vintage of your Ferrari, it'd me a more appropriate lubricant. I'm mentioning all three oils because 5W-40 is sometimes hard to find, and 5W-50 is even harder. The Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 is Mobil's best oil that you can buy at Walmart. It's really good stuff. If you're only driving on the street without crazy track sessions, I would run 0W-40 full time without any concerns.
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Quaker State Euro 5W-40 is also a good oil. It's Shell Helix Ultra SP 5W-40 in a different jug. IIRC it's the factory fill for many Ferraris.
Well, that was my dream car as a child and teenager, and I will probably never own one, but still, I can dream, right? I did have a small toy version of it, it was red. It's an awesome vehicle.It’s not my primary vehicle, I also have a Tesla and a Chevy truck but I will say I drive the TR more than any other car. I’d almost call it my daily driver.
“… but would it even be safe to start the engine, using 15w50, with temps in the teens?
Yup!:I took the advice of several forum members and used Mobil 1 15w50 in my Ferrari Testarossa. I am in Alabama where it rarely drops below freezing. However, it looks like we might get a once in 30 year cold snap next weekend. They are saying lows could be around 10F.
I seriously doubt I will drive the car in this weather, but would it even be safe to start the engine, using 15w50, with temps in the teens?
Gosh I haven't a clue.What temp was the freezer at? Just curious what it takes to get RP in that bad of shape.
Unbelievable....Drain the oil into a container you can bring inside the house. Then before you starting it up, pour the warm oil back into the engine.
That's exactly what some pilots in Alaska do if they know it's going to be -40°F the next morning and they have to fly.Unbelievable....![]()
That's exactly what some pilots in Alaska do if they know it's going to be -40°F the next morning and they have to fly.
And still meet the performance requirements for the winter rating on the label. If one of these super-duper synthetics have a winter performance that exceeds the requirements for a 20W, 15W, 10W or 5W rating then it would be labeled with that better rating.Mobil I 15-50 used to be PAO but NOT these days!! fake synthetics are better BUT thicken MORE in the COLD compared to REAL synthetics!!
Somewhere in the late 90's I got the bright idea to try M1 15w-50 in my Audi T4 Turbo Quattro. That car had an oil temperature guage. The oil temperature went way up, and the car seemed a little sluggish. IIRC I dumped that oil before 1000 miles and went back ontoto the reservation, meaning 10W-30.I took the advice of several forum members and used Mobil 1 15w50 in my Ferrari Testarossa. I am in Alabama where it rarely drops below freezing. However, it looks like we might get a once in 30 year cold snap next weekend. They are saying lows could be around 10F.
I seriously doubt I will drive the car in this weather, but would it even be safe to start the engine, using 15w50, with temps in the teens?
On this note, if a synthetic 5W oil doesn't offer better cold performance than a conventional or blend 5W, then what's the benefit of synthetic oil for cold performance? I thought one of the big selling points for PAO and GTL are cold performance.And still meet the performance requirements for the winter rating on the label. If one of these super-duper synthetics have a winter performance that exceeds the requirements for a 20W, 15W, 10W or 5W rating then it would be labeled with that better rating.