What kind of oil should I use / what is the "best" oil?

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Re: What kind of oil should I use / what is the "best" oil?

#241 Post by Stephen Ross »

Try Rotella T4 15w40. Good all around dino oil that has high ZDDP and minimal detergent so you can use it as a break in oil too. Just change often
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#242 Post by Martin Benade »

And not $9-$14 per quart like the Driven. I’ll make an exception to my rule and go to Walmart for some Rotella.
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#243 Post by David Jones »

Martin, O'Reillys will do a price match.
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Re: What kind of oil should I use / what is the "best" oil?

#244 Post by Martin Benade »

Listed in inches- is this the right size?
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#245 Post by David Jones »

The home depot deal looks good for 2.5 gal.
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#246 Post by Bill Lawless »

5 Qts Mobil 1 15w-50 $22 on sale...
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Valvoline VR1 20/50 Mineral.

#247 Post by John Clarke »

Hi Team.
I know there is a sticky on oil. With a million posts. But what is the general opinion from the users and racers of Valvoline VR1 20/50 Mineral in the 356 for Road Use ?
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#248 Post by C J Murray »

Good stuff.
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Re: Valvoline VR1 20/50 Mineral.

#249 Post by James Rowe »

It is what I use since the car was restored in 2003.

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#250 Post by Jim Liberty »

It's all we use in our shop. Decades. ...............Jim.
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Re: Valvoline VR1 20/50 Mineral.

#251 Post by Glen Getchell »

I use VR1 20/50 in all of my 60's classics (German, American, French) and in my 356 race car. It's one of the few high zinc oils available. Every time it goes on sale, I buy out the store. And I know others that do to.

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Re: What kind of oil should I use / what is the "best" oil?

#252 Post by Steve Douglas »

That's what I have used for a few years now, cheaper at Walmart or occasionally thru Amazon. $36-42 for 5 quart jug. Always available at local stores. The 20/50 conventional has levels of ZDDP at 1400/1400. They also have a full synthetic 20/50, which is run in the 968, switched from the conventional VR-1 last year 1400/1300 ZDDP not much more expensive.
With my new 356 engine I will run the synthetic once it has broken in for a few miles.
Mobile V-Twin 20/50 full synthetic has higher level of ZDDP. 1600/1750

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#253 Post by David Jones »

Personally I believe 1200 ppm of ZDDP is about right. Plus minus about 100 ppm is acceptable. Too much ZDDP is harmful, so to that end I will stay with Mobil 1 or Shell Rotella synthetic .
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Re: Valvoline VR1 20/50 Mineral.

#254 Post by Mike Horton »

C J Murray wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:34 pm Good stuff.
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#255 Post by Martin Benade »

If you can get Mobil 1 a lot cheaper than VR1, is there any reason to spend the extra money?
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