volvoclearinghouse said:In reply to rslifkin :
Hence why a windage tray is just about a must for any wet sump system that's going to see track use. And add about 1/2-quart over the 'FULL' mark, on a cold engine.
I do exactly that on the Escort's oil level. If I don't, the pickup uncovers on sustained hard right hand turns.
In reply to LanEvo :
Either way it's a bonkers amount of oil. The advantage could be very long change intervals if the owner wanted to figure out what really makes sense in that department.
In reply to LanEvo :
~9 qts. Just a filter, crush ring and oil. I find it wierd how some are pushing for a spin on filter. WTF? I love how the insert can easily be cut down and checked for particles. Why would you go backwards to a spin on?
Older thread, but can I offer another perspective from an M96 owner?
My 2000 986 has a bit of timing chain rattle during cold start, and some lifter tick during the first few minutes of operation.
My last 3 oil changes have been Mobil 1 0W40 (European Forumula), Rotella T6, and Motul X-CESS 5W40.
As far as startup noise is concerned, the Rotella T6 has been the quietest, Motul was the worst. Disappointed enough in the Motul that I considered pulling the plug and draining it after the first 100 miles.
OA from the Mobil 1 looked great. Haven't received the results on the Rotella, yet. Next oil change will be Rotella, or I may give the Lubri-Moly a shot.
^^^Try Brad Penn PG-1 (which is the old Kendall GT-1).
Oil good.
No oil bad.
sergio said:It’s a long long read but very interesting.
I've seen that before. It's definitely interesting but the whole "my proprietary super secret test method is better than all of the industry standards" thing makes me skeptical. I have no idea if his test is better or not but the fact that he introduced it in an internet rant instead of at an SAE conference or in a scholarly paper raises some questions for me. His post about H beam connecting rods (a topic I know a little about) also makes me question his credibility.
At least I am using the "best" oil.
LanEvo said:^^^Try Brad Penn PG-1 (which is the old Kendall GT-1).
They are now selling a Kendall performance oil with higher zinc. I seriously doubt it is the old green stuff. Can’t find it locally so it would have to be ordered.
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