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What oil do you guys/gals run?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by JJmoto, Aug 24, 2015.

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  1. JJmoto

    JJmoto Rookie

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    Just curious what brand and weight you guys run in your fcars? I have tried everything form Xado to Motul and pretty much everything in between. Honestly I really can't tell much of a difference.

    So my question to you is should I waste my time and money ordering this exotic expensive oil or should I just run to autozone and by good old Mobil 1? I don't track my cars (348 & 360) I drive them and enjoy them and yes I'll bounce of the rev limiter on occasion. But I religiously change my oil so does it really matter?
     
    JJmoto, Aug 24, 2015
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  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I use Mobil 1 5W50 fully synthetic.

    This weight suits my climate best. Have used it in my Ferrari for 10 years now and have done around 12,000 miles over the last 10 years.

    As long as you do yearly oil changes with a good brand engine oil, you will be fine mate.
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  3. Mitch Alsup

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    I use M1 TDT for the ZDDP and HTHS numbers.
     
    Mitch Alsup, Aug 25, 2015
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  4. GTS Bruce

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    I use rotella t6 full synth 5-40 for turbo diesel. Same specs as what Mitch
    uses and 1/2 the price.
     
    GTS Bruce, Aug 25, 2015
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  5. nietoale1

    nietoale1 Karting

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    Redline all the way for my F360.
     
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  6. Mr. V

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    Lubro Moly (or Liqui Moly: pretty much the same) 5W-40 synthetic in my 456 GT.

    All my other "non-exotics" run just fine on Super Tech.
     
    Mr. V, Aug 25, 2015
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  7. dakharris

    dakharris Two Time F1 World Champ

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    By coincidence, all of my cars take 5W 40, so I buy Redline by the case...several at a time.
     
    dakharris, Aug 25, 2015
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    Glassman F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    I use Castrol 10-40 in all my cars and trucks.....even my 1957 motorcycle.It just makes life easier for me, and I can buy cases of gallons and never be concerned about mixing up oils.
     
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  9. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

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    Pennzoil Platinum Euro SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
     
    Nospinzone, Aug 25, 2015
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    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Redline 10W40
     
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  11. jmaz

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    Red Line 5W-40
     
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  12. sburke

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    Rotella t6 in everything. $19 a gallon and free shipping.
     
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    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Red Line . It was recommended by my indie mechanic who owns a CS.
     
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  14. papou

    papou Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    if Adrian said use oliv oil I would trust him !
     
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  15. Falcon Wing

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    I've done Redline and Penzoil 5w40 Platinum Euro (came w/ Ricambi Oil Change kit)

    No noticeable difference in performance.....
     
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  16. Jacob Potts

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    Amsoil Synthetic 10W-30
     
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