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Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco
Anyone have any hard data on ideal oil tempreture for maximum consistency, performance, and protection?
Is there a difference between synthetic and conventional oil?
How about the weight of the oil?
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The benefits of synthetic oil have been well documented for decades, most notably for this conversion is that it's lubrication properties are more stable over a greater temperature swing than conventional oil and significantly better at extreme temps, both low and high.
That said, the only oil I have run in my race engines for the past 23 years and for thousands of passes is Mobil 1 5W-30. Further, my engines typically go ~ 500 passes/2 seasons before being freshened.
As to consistency, I'm a firm believer that it starts and ends with the one wearing the brain bucket. What he/she does from the moment they strap on their hemet is far more important to consistency than the type/weight of oil they run.
BTW, I also run synthetic trans fluid and gear lube too.
BTW 2, I also run a diaper from DIAPERMAN for oil retention rather than oil temperature. Saved my a s s and car already, great product and great customer service.