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  1. scott1967

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    #1 scott1967, Oct 9, 2004
    I am about to change oil in my 1986 328 GTS for the first time :). I am curious what oil other owners of 328 use. I have researched the archieves and I am more confused now than ever. I have even sent a PM to Ali Haas, the oil expert, to get his input. I called the shop where the previous owner had it serviced and they indicated that they put Shell Helix 5W 40 in the last oil change. I would prefer not to use this again.

    I leave in MN and will be storing the car in the winter. I do not track the car and mainly drive it on weekends.

    I would appreciate others input regarding the type and weight of oil you use or recommend.

    Thanks.

    Scott
     
  2. Gatorrari

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    #2 Gatorrari, Oct 10, 2004
    I use Mobil1 15W-50 but Napa has a lower-priced oil of the same viscosity so I may switch to that. The car has been fine, but it's only been 6 months.
     
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    #4 davem, Oct 10, 2004
    Mobil 1 synthetic 5-30. Should be ok year round for your parts. Im assuming you wont be driving much come winter time.
     
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    #5 Ron328, Oct 11, 2004
    Castrol GTX 20w/50
     
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    #6 parkerfe, Oct 11, 2004
    A 328 came from the factory with Agip SINT2000 10w50 which is a synthetic oil. Since it is impossible to find a 10w50 oil theses days, I recommend Mobile1 15w50, which is what I use in my Boxer as well. I would never use a 0w oil unless the OM recommends it. And, I would not use anythingthinner than a 50. So, that leaves you with 15w50 or 20w50. Since the 15w is closer to the 10w as recommended by Ferrari, that's what I would use.
     
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    #7 hardtop, Oct 11, 2004
    89's came with 10-40. I don't know when the change occurred. With modern oils, 50 weight is considered by many to be too heavy except for high heat (like track) conditions.

    Dave
     
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    #8 ASFJr, Oct 12, 2004
    Hi. My mechanic uses Kendall (sp?) 20/50 for my 1988 328 GTS. /s/ Alfonso
     
  9. scott1967

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    #9 scott1967, Oct 16, 2004
    I changed oil today. I ended up using Castrol GTX 20w/50. Used 9 1/2 quarts to bring it to full with filter replacement.

    So far the oil pressure readings are vertical (85) but a little higher than with the 5w-40 Shell Helix.

    It won't be long until it is put away for the winter, so I have all winter to decide what to use for the spring oil change.

    Scott
     
  10. Gatorrari

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    #10 Gatorrari, Oct 16, 2004
    Frank, I've been putting the Mobil1 in my 328 as well, but NAPA has their own 15w50 which is 30% less expensive. It is made for them by Ashland Oil. I don't see why it wouldn't work as well, do you?
     

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