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Originally Posted by wross996TT
Only thing to remember for Motul and Redline is that they do not contain the cleaning agents of the other synthetics, so you should run some of the standard (Mobil 1) now and then to clean things out and protect.
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Originally Posted by wross996TT
Best at what? Lubricating? This is not the only functions for the oil. I would need to do some more checking, but I believe that Motul still leaves certain additives out (actually detergents) to achieve its excellent lubricating properties...however sometimes you need the oil to move/remove/suspend particles...and this is where the more commercial oils (Mobil1 for example) are useful. So just run some of that now and then.
Originally Posted by kiko
If your tuner is who I think he is... He definately knows he's stuff but oil wise a 20-50 is for a racing engine with high fuel dilution not good for the average 996 Turbo I can guarantee you that...
Scott(divirextreme) would be a good source of that... wonder if hes running it... hes still on stock internals...
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Originally Posted by ebaker
Redline engine oil and Motul contain plenty of detergents and dispersants. In addition they contain lots of esters which have cleaning properties. Redline also makes ultra thin racing oils which may not have detergents.
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Originally Posted by kiko
I'm not sure if Silkolene is available overthere in the U.S. but its also at the Motul 300V Power's level (PAO Ester), its the Silkolene Pro S if I'm not mistaken.
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Originally Posted by 996TT_STEVO
I'm starting to wonder if we have been speaking to the same guy! where are you from Kiko?
Portugal, you're Bristish, right? I "see you" now and then on Pistonheads...
I'm talking of Simon aka THE oilman... I actually buy the oils from him! (off-topic: Did you know he replies to over 500 emails a day regarding specific lubricant applications???)
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Originally Posted by kiko
Hiya!
Portugal, you're Bristish, right? I "see you" now and then on Pistonheads...
I'm talking of Simon aka THE oilman... I actually buy the oils from him! (off-topic: Did you know he replies to over 500 emails a day regarding specific lubricant applications???)
Portugal, you're Bristish, right? I "see you" now and then on Pistonheads...
I'm talking of Simon aka THE oilman... I actually buy the oils from him! (off-topic: Did you know he replies to over 500 emails a day regarding specific lubricant applications???)
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oops redline does have a detergent package in it's street oil . the race oil does not, thought being race oil is changed at least weekly if not daily....ran redline street oil for 20020 miles on a ford van no probs at all...my 2 cents
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