Help.. lost thread

[J&R3xV10]

I was looking at a thread earlier that was discussing 15w-50 vs other oils and what was the best oil. But now I can't find it. Does anyone remeber this thread and know where to find it. I am looking for the post by the SRT Engineer.

 

[RTTTTed]

try the search function at the top

Ted

 

[J&R3xV10]

I tried "oil" and 15w-50 but go nothing

 

[RTTTTed]

yah, serach function doesn't seem to be working. Use more word and try again later. You want to use 0-30w mobile1 oil.

Ted

 

[Chrissss]

Flash1034 posted it and this was the SRT Engineers response:

This question has come up a few times on this forum with some misinformation being passed along - Just for the record; 15W-50 will work fine in the 2008 engine. The only downside might be a slight drop in fuel economy (0.2 to 0.5 mpg if you can measure it or if you care!). The 0W-40 oil was selected primarily for the slight fuel economy improvement it offers and its broader operating range when compared to the older 5W-30 or 10W-30 oils. The 0W-40 is a superior product when compared to the 5W or 10W-30 oils.

The only caution is as Mark stated, make sure the 15W-50 is up to operating temperature in cool or cold climates before you run any moderate or high engine speeds (good advice in any case!). In some instances, the 15W-50 can actually improve cam control in new engines when the cam and valvetrain friction is high (for example use 15W-50 for the first oil change and the 0W-40 thereafter). The higher viscosity and shear strength improves hot oil pressure and provides more control force for the VVT system as a result. Certainly use the 15W-50 if you are on track often or in high temperature climates. Hope this clears up this question!

 

[Racer Robbie]

I was looking at a thread earlier that was discussing 15w-50 vs other oils and what was the best oil. But now I can't find it. Does anyone remeber this thread and know where to find it. I am looking for the post by the SRT Engineer.

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/619875-any-problem-running-15w-50-mobil-1-my-2008-a.html

 

[Venomiss]

yah, serach function doesn't seem to be working. Use more word and try again later. You want to use 0-30w mobile1 oil.

Ted

The search works but be sure on short words like "oil" to add an asterisk*.
Makes it longer and the search feature will pick it up.

 

[J&R3xV10]

Thanks for the help.

 

[kcobean]

This what you were lookin' for?

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-s...problem-running-15w-50-mobil-1-my-2008-a.html

Nevermind...It's late and I'm crashing off the sugar high from all the darn Halloween candy my son rounded up tonight!

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

" In some instances, the 15W-50 can actually improve cam control in new engines when the cam and valvetrain friction is high (for example use 15W-50 for the first oil change and the 0W-40 thereafter). "

This has the smell of needing a break-in oil. Warning? Ugh.