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In 2021, what oil is everyone using in their f430? Use Leichtlauf liqui moly?

Discussion in '360/430' started by goto35march, Sep 21, 2021.

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  1. goto35march

    goto35march Karting

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    #1 goto35march, Sep 21, 2021
    I ran Redline last time. Thinking of going with Liqui Moly 5W40 Leichtlauf High Tech Engine Oil this time.

    Wondering if anyone running it?
     
  2. flash32

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    #2 flash32, Sep 21, 2021
    Mobil 1 0w40

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  3. clean512

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    #3 clean512, Sep 21, 2021
    Motul sport 5w40 ester based hard to find but like a ester based more.
     
  4. Extreme1

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    #4 Extreme1, Sep 21, 2021
  5. AndreB

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    #5 AndreB, Sep 21, 2021
    Pennzoil 5w40 only.
    Mobil 1 in the past years became a group 2 base oil - no thanks…


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  6. zboost300

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    #6 zboost300, Sep 21, 2021
    Redline
     
  7. RedTaxi

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    #7 RedTaxi, Sep 22, 2021
    Castrol Edge 5w40.
     
  8. ShineKen

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    #8 ShineKen, Sep 22, 2021
    I used Liqui Moly on my Scud 2-3 times. It's fine. I actually prefer Liqui Moly.
     
  9. ShineKen

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    #9 ShineKen, Sep 22, 2021
    https://blog.fcpeuro.com/heres-why-liqui-moly-actually-works

    "If I asked you to name a brand of motor oil, a number of brands might pop into your mind. Castrol, Mobil 1, Valvoline, etc. One thing in common among these brands is the ability to find them anywhere you go. The convenience is undeniable, and because you've used them for years, you have no reason to use anything else.

    On the flip side, what if there was something better than those brands that really isn't that much more expensive? A product that gave you just that little extra peace of mind? Sometimes it's worth looking a little harder for a better product. Enter: LIQUI MOLY."
     
  10. Zed82

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    #10 Zed82, Sep 26, 2021
    I use Shell 5w-40 as specified in the manual. Never had any issues. I do an oil analysis every oil change and it barely wears any metals at all. At 4-5000 miles the oil is barely worn with a lot of additives left. I believe the key is the to warm up the car properly and drive it regularly.
     
  11. PKIM

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    #11 PKIM, Sep 27, 2021
    My next oil change is going to be Liqui Moly.
     
  12. goto35march

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    #12 goto35march, Oct 9, 2021
    my indy gave me a big lecture on never to use petrolium based oil buy used ether. he said dont use liqui moly or pennsoil, only use reddline or motul.

    he almost didnt want to use the oil i brought. he was trying to sell me his reddline oil.

    wont be using him anymore for a oil change, kindda had to argue with the guy to use the oil. then i said well the oem oil is pennzoil, and he said yes its **** horrible engine wont last bla bla. lol

    a bit looney toones!
     
  13. craze

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    #13 craze, Oct 10, 2021
    I use what manufacturer recommend

    It amazes me that people think that the noise of the engine they think differently oils work better, apparently their ears are so good that they think its better for their motor

    In other cars ive blown countless diffs, trannys and engines, never oil related regardless of km
     
  14. dennis_maine

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    #14 dennis_maine, Oct 10, 2021
    "Mobil 1 in the past years became a group 2 base oil - no thanks…" What the heck does that mean?
     
  15. clean512

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    #15 clean512, Oct 10, 2021
    Group 2 oil is garbage. Ester based or grop V is top tier or at least group IV
     
  16. ShineKen

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    #16 ShineKen, Oct 10, 2021
    BTW. I used Liqui Moly Top Tech 4100 (gray bottle). That’s a Group IV oil.
     
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  17. goto35march

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    #17 goto35march, Oct 10, 2021
    what group is
    Leichtlauf liqui moly
     
  18. clean512

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    #18 clean512, Oct 11, 2021
    I belive mostly group 3 or 4 depending on which one
     
  19. ShineKen

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    #19 ShineKen, Oct 11, 2021
    My indy put me on Liqui Moly and says he imports it directly from Germany. He does my oil changes. So I'm not sure if there is difference between a U.S formulation and Euro formulation. I just have to assume I got the good stuff :).
     
  20. Mario Andretti

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    #20 Mario Andretti, Oct 11, 2021
    What! There's people actually paying other people to change oil in their cars?? Damn. I want to be like you when I grow up :)
     
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  21. PAUROSO

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    #21 PAUROSO, Oct 1, 2024
    I love it, read its capabilities I have rune it since the pandemic. Apparently, designed for Porsche 911 water cooled cooled engines

    you might explore the various Motul V/300 oils also. There plenty of talk about oils on our various chat sites

    ‘it’s time for me to change so I’m studying looking at your tube vids on oil etc there are petroleum engineers all over these sites. Good Luck -P
     

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