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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Hi guys,probably been asked a million times before but what make and grade of oil do you guys run in your turbos?
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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mobil 1 motorsport for me, been using for years with no issues
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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15w50 mobil 1 motorsport.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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As Above
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ROB7656
15w50 mobil 1 motorsport.
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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I thought the mobil1 was too thin for our beloved cvh?
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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I thought the mobil1 was too thin for our beloved cvh?
I think it is a little compared to Millers or Silkolene 15/50 inspite of being the same grade, I make slightly higher oil presusre at the same temp (100degrees).
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Always used mobil one 15w50 in mine so can't comment on any other oils lol!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Ive always been told to use 10/40 semi synthetic. However due to the above replies i believe i have been misinformed?? lol
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