Red Line 5W-30 at operating temp

[BobFout]

Originally Posted By: A_Harman
My choice would be the 5w30.

I'm a big fan of Redline oils generally, but I think there are 0w40's that are as good available at less cost. For instance, given a choice between Red Line 0w40 and Mobil 1 0w40, I would go with the Mobil 1.

But for a diesel, I would go with Red Line 5w40. No second thought about it.


For a truck requiring API specs, sure, Red Line 5w40.

For those with pax diesels, there's Euro specs for that.

 

[A_Harman]

Originally Posted By: BobFout
Originally Posted By: A_Harman
My choice would be the 5w30.

I'm a big fan of Redline oils generally, but I think there are 0w40's that are as good available at less cost. For instance, given a choice between Red Line 0w40 and Mobil 1 0w40, I would go with the Mobil 1.

But for a diesel, I would go with Red Line 5w40. No second thought about it.


For a truck requiring API specs, sure, Red Line 5w40.

For those with pax diesels, there's Euro specs for that.


I was thinking that since you have your Jetta modified, you might be running high fueling rates and could be loading the oil with higher than normal levels of soot. A real heavy-duty oil would be good for dealing with that kind of a situation.

 

[BobFout]

Originally Posted By: A_Harman
Originally Posted By: BobFout
Originally Posted By: A_Harman
My choice would be the 5w30.

I'm a big fan of Redline oils generally, but I think there are 0w40's that are as good available at less cost. For instance, given a choice between Red Line 0w40 and Mobil 1 0w40, I would go with the Mobil 1.

But for a diesel, I would go with Red Line 5w40. No second thought about it.


For a truck requiring API specs, sure, Red Line 5w40.

For those with pax diesels, there's Euro specs for that.


I was thinking that since you have your Jetta modified, you might be running high fueling rates and could be loading the oil with higher than normal levels of soot. A real heavy-duty oil would be good for dealing with that kind of a situation.


I follow ya now. It's modified well and doesn't soot.

Previous used oil analysis have showed small to no amounts of fuel and low soot/insoluble levels.