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  1. GS Lee

    GS Lee Rookie

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    I know this has been covered here before, but after various searches I still can't find many options.

    My 02 360 sits for extended periods of time with less than 2000 miles racked up per year while I balance time spent with it, my 355, and my 993 Cabiolet. (Most of my time is spent in my daily driver MB 550ML SUV, yawn...).

    Any info on oil manufacturers, specific benefits, and sources would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,

    GS
     
    GS Lee, Jun 22, 2010
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  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Greg- My 575M uses Valvoline fully synthetic 5W-40 because the Shell Ultra Helix/ Pennzoil Ultra (rebadged Ultra Helix for the US ) foams too much for me. Available everywhere and has performed very well in comparison tests.

    Taz
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    tazandjan, Jun 22, 2010
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  3. Ingpr

    Ingpr F1 Rookie

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    For hot places like here 75F@100F I use RedLine 10W-40. Great results so far.
     
    Ingpr, Jun 22, 2010
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  4. chrmer3

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    Put me down for Redline 5w-40.

    Careful playing with oil weights (5w-40 is spec).... go to heavy & you will have oil pressure like BP is dealing with...

    Hot enviroments as mentioned above may differ a tad & be OK.
     
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  5. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Greg- A list of the most recommended would be the Pennzoil Ultra from Walmart and Shell distributors, Redline from online, and Mobil 1 European Blend (Porsche and MB use it). My techs and I like the Valvoline, but I would not call it highly recommended because most do not think about it. It just works great and is available everywhere.

    Taz
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    tazandjan, Jun 22, 2010
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  6. mrpcar

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    Redline 5W40 for me in the Ferrari.

    Porsches get the Mobil 1, Ferrari gets the extra treatment.
     
    mrpcar, Jun 22, 2010
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    Amsoil 5w-40 here!
     
    chris360hawks, Jun 22, 2010
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    gobble Formula 3 Owner Regional Sponsor

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    Careful with the Amsoil. I had called them directly a few months ago, they're right here in Wisconsin, and they told me NOT to use any of their products in a Ferrari because they don't have a particular additive. I don't remember the specifics.

    I ended up using Castrol full synthetic which is what Continental Ferrari uses when they change oil.
     
    gobble, Jun 22, 2010
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  9. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

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    owners manual states hot climates may use thicker oil not sure what weight it was.
     
    blkdiablo33, Jun 22, 2010
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    For me, Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40.
     
    moorfan, Jun 22, 2010
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  11. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    The heavier weight oil for very hot climates is Shell Ultra Helix Racing 10W-60.

    For hot climate conditions and racing-type driving on tracks.

    Taz
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    tazandjan, Jun 22, 2010
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