I would not use a syn unless it has been through a rebuild(new gaskets) recently... If you have any possible leaks, syn will find it... Also, with only 1K miles driven yearly then some of the newer conventional oils are more then "good enough" for your application. You will not see any difference in wear or performance in your application except for possible leaks...
Need expert advice on oil for 1975 Dino Ferrari
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Dear Freinds,
I finally got my car back together after some exciting moments. Anyway it is running great. I decided on Redline 15/50 mainly because I am using the redline gear oil and I like it and it is close here in CA. I am very disturbed by the thinness of the oil even after a hot shutdown it seems more like the consistency of water and is literally dripping off the dipstick. It is also leaking a bit more than i would like, mainly from the oil pan etc. I am thinking of switching back to dino oil and was still looking for ideas. I looked at Brad Penn, lots of talk about wax build-up not enough ZDDP in tests, and the green dye thing. However several knowledgeable racers said they swear by it. I am also thinking of Valvoline racing 20/50. If I am correct it has all the right ZDDP packages for my old car and I can buy it a block away.......
Plus after 2 years I really dont want oil all over this engine............
I know many think I am beating this to death but still want whats best for my car. I also feel that a thicker film of oil in this old car is better. I am not a scientist it just seems like common sense. However I am looking for all your suggestions because you guys live and breath oil....
Thanks Rob
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I finally got my car back together after some exciting moments. Anyway it is running great. I decided on Redline 15/50 mainly because I am using the redline gear oil and I like it and it is close here in CA. I am very disturbed by the thinness of the oil even after a hot shutdown it seems more like the consistency of water and is literally dripping off the dipstick. It is also leaking a bit more than i would like, mainly from the oil pan etc. I am thinking of switching back to dino oil and was still looking for ideas. I looked at Brad Penn, lots of talk about wax build-up not enough ZDDP in tests, and the green dye thing. However several knowledgeable racers said they swear by it. I am also thinking of Valvoline racing 20/50. If I am correct it has all the right ZDDP packages for my old car and I can buy it a block away.......
Plus after 2 years I really dont want oil all over this engine............
I know many think I am beating this to death but still want whats best for my car. I also feel that a thicker film of oil in this old car is better. I am not a scientist it just seems like common sense. However I am looking for all your suggestions because you guys live and breath oil....
Thanks Rob
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Be cautious about evaluating your oil's performance by subjective means. Look, smell, taste, etc. can mislead you!
One cam lobe sounds like the engine sat too much and a tiny spot of corrosion formed and ate off the factory hardening, then it's goodbye.
My mega bucks full tilt stroker big block in my boat uses Amsoil exclusively, and has many hours in excess of 850 hp output and high revs. All uoa's are excellent and we would be fine with their newer formulas in anything we own.
Very nice car, if it sits like most of them do you may want to consider Amsoil Z-Rod oil as it is full of corrosion inhibitors, etc.
One cam lobe sounds like the engine sat too much and a tiny spot of corrosion formed and ate off the factory hardening, then it's goodbye.
My mega bucks full tilt stroker big block in my boat uses Amsoil exclusively, and has many hours in excess of 850 hp output and high revs. All uoa's are excellent and we would be fine with their newer formulas in anything we own.
Very nice car, if it sits like most of them do you may want to consider Amsoil Z-Rod oil as it is full of corrosion inhibitors, etc.
Rob,
I've owned three Ferraris and half a dozen Alfas. And even a Fiat, which my wife owned (I married her anyway). They've all leaked oil. It's what they do. As long as the oil is not oxidizing on the exhaust, it's OK. The streaks of oil flowing along the underside of the car have, especially in the case of Alfas, the benefit of inhibiting rust. It's what cardboard was invented for--to put underneath your car to protect the garage floor.
Having said that, I've just replaced the oil pan gasket, transaxle pan gasket, and one cam cover gasket (of course the forward one)on my 328, because the leaks had progressed to a stage where people were beginning to talk. So at this moment in time the Ferrari does not leak at all anywhere. But I know this is strictly a temporary phenomenon.
By the way, my lubricants of choice for the Ferrari are Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 and Mobil 1 75W-90.
I've owned three Ferraris and half a dozen Alfas. And even a Fiat, which my wife owned (I married her anyway). They've all leaked oil. It's what they do. As long as the oil is not oxidizing on the exhaust, it's OK. The streaks of oil flowing along the underside of the car have, especially in the case of Alfas, the benefit of inhibiting rust. It's what cardboard was invented for--to put underneath your car to protect the garage floor.
Having said that, I've just replaced the oil pan gasket, transaxle pan gasket, and one cam cover gasket (of course the forward one)on my 328, because the leaks had progressed to a stage where people were beginning to talk. So at this moment in time the Ferrari does not leak at all anywhere. But I know this is strictly a temporary phenomenon.
By the way, my lubricants of choice for the Ferrari are Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 and Mobil 1 75W-90.
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M1 makes an 0W-50. At your OCI, it sounds like a good match.
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