Ultra-thin 0W-2, 0W-5, 0W-10 oils

[troy_heagy]

http://www.redlineoil.com 2WT - for drag racing and circle track qualifying where the lowest internal friction is desired. 5WT - for drag racing and circle track qualifying where the lowest internal friction is desired. SAE 10 (0W10) - for drag racing and circle track qualifying where the lowest internal friction is desired. SAE 20 (5W20) - for drag racing, circle track qualifying and race engines designed for low-viscosity oils. [Used in new Ford and Honda engines. -troy] [ August 09, 2002, 11:12 AM: Message edited by: troy_heagy ]

 

[MolaKule]

Redline isn't the only supplier of low viscosity oils as NEO also has some low vis oils.

 

[VaderSS]

I think it's pretty clear that you would not run these in a regular vehicle. I cringe at the thought of any of them in my car.

 

[MolaKule]

VaderSS, True, not in my vehicles. For a qualifying oil (for some racing categories) you would probably want a low vis oil to avoid pumping losses or viscous friction in order to turn in low ET's. As for my daily driver, no way, no how!

 

[VaderSS]

Basically, you would put that in a car that would make you money racing, something you were expecting to tear down pretty regularly

 

[MolaKule]

Vader, "something you were expecting to tear down pretty regularly." Tha;s a given!

 

[The_Oz]

I think this should've been posted in the Articles forum...unless you're trying to make a point which I don't know what. Oz

 

[troy_heagy]

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Originally posted by MolaKule: Redline isn't the only supplier of low viscosity oils as NEO also has some low vis oils.

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What's their website? Troy

 

[MolaKule]

Neo synthetic has a 0W5 Specifications * 4-6 Times Longer Drain Intervals Typical Inspections Viscosity Index 180 API Gravity @60° F 36.6 Pour Point -80°F / -62°C Flash Point 440°F / 226°C Autogenous Ignition Temp. 770°F / 440°C Viscosity Increase (5 Hrs) 0% Film Strength (Falex) 3500PSl http://www.neosyntheticoil.com/0w5.htm

 

[rob-the-oil-nut]

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Originally posted by MolaKule: Neo synthetic has a 0W5

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That was a year ago. Any update? Anyone tried it? Looks like an ultimate oil, pour point is -80 and it helps protect racing engines in hot weather. Does the fact that it has SH / SJ and ILSAC GF -1 and 2 mean or infer it can be driven with no snow on the ground? I don't want to quote their site too much but they say "...under severe high and low temperatures...NEO has a greater tolerance to heat than most synthetic oils which begin to lose actual volume from exposure to heat at 115°C, or 239°F. This greater heat tolerance also translates into longer engine life...Even with extended drain intervals, NEO's High Performance Synthetic 0w-5 maintains it's viscosity to provide the ultimate in uncompromised engine protection." Of course when they say "When you use any of NEO's motor oils you will no longer have a need for Teflon, moly's or graphite's." I don't exactly feel like buying a case. Anyone think it would be good to try for a few months of Manitoba's dreadful winters? ( but our forecast says it'll go up to 86 Sunday, yesterday they said a few degrees more. We are in the paradise season)

 

[sprintman]

NEO have some extraordinary product and some racing vendors mandate its use. If you think Redline is exy then NEO will scare you!